drink a better story.
drink a better story.
Thanks for stopping by our blog! Here you’ll find stories about our award-winning coffee beans, roasting, sourcing, farmers, who we are, and more. What does it mean to drink a better story? Read on & you’ll see!
Drip, Pour-Over, Americano: What is the Difference?
We’re re-visiting one of our most popular blog topics today: we’re breaking down the differences between drip coffee, pour-overs, and americanos. Today on the blog we’ll talk about how to make these three drinks and their different taste profiles.
How Water Temperature Affects the taste of Coffee
Today on the blog we’re revisiting a fan favorite subject: water temp! You’ve probably noticed in all of our brew guides and recipes that we specify the temperature of water you should use. Why is that? Hot water is hot water right? Not in the world of specialty coffee it isn’t.
Our Favorite Fall Coffee Accessories
Fall (i.e. Cozy Season) is the perfect time to up your coffee game at home. There’s nothing like cuddling up with a mug of amazing coffee! So here are a few specialty coffee accessories we love to use in the fall!
Our Must-Have Slow Bar Accessories
With so many products on the market, it can be overwhelming to determine which ones are superfluous, which ones are fun to have around, and which ones are essential. Today we’re talking about our essentials— the specialty coffee tools we can’t live without for our slow bar.
Our Latest Obsession: The Deep Sea Green Hario V60
We’ve always loved a good brew method at BonLife, so why are we obsessing over this particular V60? And is it just because of the super cool teal green color? Read on to find out!
Twelve Days of BonLife: Day 5
On the Fifth Day of BonLife we’re talking AeroPress coffee makers! During the Twelve Days of BonLife we’re dropping daily blog posts to share with you twelve of our favorite specialty coffee products to make your holiday shopping a little easier. (The last day we can ship out an order for it to arrive by Christmas is December 19.)
Black Friday Preview!
Check out our Black Friday deals: holiday gift sets! These bundles are the perfect gift ideas for the specialty coffee lovers in your life. Buy it as a bundle and save!
New Hario V60 Products!
You probably know by now that we love the Hario V60 here at BonLife. Today we’re super excited to announce that we are carrying some beautiful new Hario V60 merch at BonLife!
Five Easy Ways to Elevate the Taste of Your Coffee at Home
Specialty coffee is an art form… which is a nice way to say it’s a finicky beast. The taste of coffee is affected by so many factors! Today we’re sharing five ways to quickly elevate the taste of your coffee at home. Pay attention to these factors that influence the taste of coffee, and you’ll start to see a huge improvement.
BonLife YouTube
We are excited to announce we have a YouTube channel now! We’ll be sharing in-depth brew method tutorials among other specialty coffee related videos there!
Water Temperature: Why Does it Matter so Much When Brewing Coffee?
Today on the blog we’re revisiting a fan favorite subject: water temp! You’ve probably noticed in all of our brew guides and recipes that we specify the temperature of water you should use. Why is that? Hot water is hot water right? Not in the world of specialty coffee it isn’t.
Father’s Day Gift Guide: Coffee Edition
Father’s Day will be here before you know it! Need gift ideas for your coffee-loving dad? We got you covered!
How to Brew Flash Brew Coffee
Flash brew coffee is a barista favorite, a quick and tasty way to brew iced coffee! Read on for details on what makes this brew method special and a guide on how to brew it.
All About Cold brew
Just in time for warm summer weather, here is your complete guide to cold brew!
Coffee Subscription Boxes Explained
Coffee subscription boxes may seem like magic— delicious coffee, curated to your tastes, arrives effortlessly at your front door, right on schedule— but there’s a little more to them! We’re going to break it down for you.
New Year. New Coffee Habits.
To kick your New Year off right, we’re sharing some helpful coffee habits that are super easy ways to improve your at-home coffee experience. There’s no time like the New Year to start new routines!
Thanksgiving Coffee Ideas!
Turkey Day is coming up soon, y’all! We wanted to share some ideas and recipes for Thanksgiving coffee so that you can bring the most important beverage and be the most popular person at your celebration.
Drip, Pour-Over, Americano: How Are They Different?
It’s time for another installment in our coffee drink comparison series! This time we’re breaking down the differences between drip coffee, pour-overs, and americanos. We’ll talk about how to make these three drinks and their different characteristics.
Cold Brew, Iced Americano, Iced Coffee… What’s the Difference?
Iced coffee… it’s always a fan favorite, and there are so many ways to enjoy it! From cold brew to iced americanos to a flash-brewed pourover, each iced option brings out new tastes and characteristics in the coffee.
When is the Best Time to Drink Coffee past the roast date?
If you’ve ever wondered what that roast date on your coffee means or if it even affects the taste of the coffee, you’re not alone! We get questions about roast dates and coffee freshness a lot in our cafe, so we thought we’d break it down in a blog post.