Courtney Jill Bishop 8/27/25 Courtney Jill Bishop 8/27/25

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.

Courtney Jill Bishop 8/20/25 Courtney Jill Bishop 8/20/25

Why We Love the Vero Cortado Glass So Much

It’s no secret: we love our Vero glassware at BonLife! If you’ve visited our cafe, you’ve probably seen them sprinkled around. We use them to serve cortados, flat whites, and even water. If you follow us online, you’ve definitely seen them in our social media posts! But why do we love them so much?

Courtney Jill Bishop 8/13/25 Courtney Jill Bishop 8/13/25

Macchiato, Cortado, Cappuccino… What is the difference between these Specialty Coffee Drinks?

Today we’re breaking down three essential espresso drink recipes. Whether you’re wanting to learn how to make these at home or you are trying to decide what to order on your next coffee run, we’re here to help!

Courtney Jill Bishop 7/2/25 Courtney Jill Bishop 7/2/25

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!

Courtney Jill Bishop 4/18/25 Courtney Jill Bishop 4/18/25

Grape Soda: a Cold Brew Recipe

We have a crazy cool grape co-fermented coffee on offer right now, and we created the most refreshing coffee soda with it! So we thought we’d share the recipe here for our fans who don’t live in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Courtney Jill Bishop 3/11/25 Courtney Jill Bishop 3/11/25

Spring Cleaning—Specialty Coffee Version

It’s that time of year when we all start to feel the need to do a little spring cleaning. The weather is changing, the flowers are blooming, and the houses are getting cleaned out! But what about your at-home coffee set up? What are the best cleaning practices to keep your equipment running well and your coffee tasting amazing? Let’s break it down!

Courtney Jill Bishop 2/5/25 Courtney Jill Bishop 2/5/25

Vero Glassware & Why We Love It

It’s no secret: we love our Vero glassware at BonLife! If you’ve visited our cafe, you’ve probably seen them sprinkled around. We use them to serve cortados, flat whites, and even water. If you follow us online, you’ve definitely seen them in our social media posts! But why do we love them so much?

Courtney Jill Bishop 11/28/24 Courtney Jill Bishop 11/28/24

Cyber Monday Sale

Shop our Cyber Monday Sale here on our website starting today!

Courtney Jill Bishop 11/6/24 Courtney Jill Bishop 11/6/24

New BonLife Merch!

We are so excited to announce our new MiiR 360 Traveler Tumbler featuring a custom coffee plant design! It’s here just in time for the cooler weather and your holiday gift shopping! (Right now, it’s only available online!)

Courtney Jill Bishop 9/20/24 Courtney Jill Bishop 9/20/24

Fall Coffee Inspiration

Our seasonal fall menu at the BonLife cafe is sooo good this year & we thought we’d share some of the inspiration with you all here!

Courtney Jill Bishop 8/20/24 Courtney Jill Bishop 8/20/24

Tips for Improving Workflow as a Barista

Have you ever wanted to be faster or feel more efficient on bar? We’ve assembled some our favorite tips from pro BonLife baristas. Follow these helpful hints and you’re sure to feel faster and more empowered in your specialty coffee workflow!

Courtney Jill Bishop 8/6/24 Courtney Jill Bishop 8/6/24

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.

Courtney Jill Bishop 7/23/24 Courtney Jill Bishop 7/23/24

Water Temperature: Why Does it Matter so Much When Brewing Coffee?

You’ve probably noticed in all of our brew guides and recipes that we specify the temperature of water. Why is that? Hot water is hot water right? Not in the world of specialty coffee, it isn’t.

Courtney Jill Bishop 5/16/24 Courtney Jill Bishop 5/16/24

All About Cold brew

Just in time for warm summer weather, here is your complete guide to cold brew!

Courtney Jill Bishop 5/9/24 Courtney Jill Bishop 5/9/24

What Not to Do: Specialty Coffee Edition

By popular demand we are blogging about a few common mistakes in specialty coffee! Read on for some pro tips on what not to do and take your at-home barista practice to the next level.