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.
Golden Bean: Behind the Scenes at Our Favorite Coffee Competition.
In an earlier blog post we talked about the awards we have won and why we keep striving to be the best coffee roaster out there. You may have read that one and wondered what those competitions we attend are like. What do we do there besides win awards? Where are they? Who competes? Today, we’re going to to give you a behind the scenes look into our favorite competition: Golden Bean North America.
Fall Coffee Ideas From BonLife
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!
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!
Barista Spotlight: Alayna
It’s time to get to know one of our new baristas in the latest edition of our barista spotlight blog series! Read on to meet Alayna!
Where Our Coffee Comes From: a Look at Coffee Farms
The topic of coffee farms is so important to us here at BonLife, and we wanted to bring back this original blog post for all of our new readers. Here’s why we care so much about coffee farms and how we choose those we work with…
2024 at BonLife: Our Year in Review
As the year draws to a close we are reflecting back on some of our favorite moments, memories, and coffees of 2024. We couldn’t have done any of it without your support, our amazing staff, and the incredible farmers from whom we source coffees. So thanks! Join us for a walk down Memory Lane on the blog today.
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!)
What is Direct Trade?
You’ve probably seen us mention that our coffee is direct trade a few times by now. But what does that mean exactly and why do we care so much? We’re talking all things direct trade on the blog today!
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!
What is a Cappuccino?
Originating in Italy, the cappuccino is one of the most tried and true espresso beverages out there. Its combination of espresso, velvety milk, and pillowy foam make a good cappuccino irresistible. But if you’ve ever wondered what exactly constitutes a cappuccino or more about its history or how to order one in a cafe, read on!
What is a Cortado?
The cortado… you’ve probably heard many a barista nerd out over this little drink, but what is it exactly? And why do those baristas love it so much? If you’ve been afraid to ask what a cortado is for fear of being laughed out of a specialty coffee shop, we’re here to help.
Highlights From Our Latte Art Throwdown
BonLife hosted its first Southeast Latte Art Throwdown a couple of weekends ago, and it was a total success. We hope this throwdown was the first of many! We’re sharing some highlights on the blog today.
Employee Spotlight: Barista Alex
It’s time for another BonLife barista employee spotlight! Get to know one of our long-time baristas, Alex, in the blog post below.
How to Steam Milk
Steaming milk with beautiful microfoam is the first step to perfecting latte art. Not only that, but specialty coffee drinks taste better when the milk is steamed correctly. Why? Read on to find out!
A Day in the Life of a Barista
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a barista? We’re spilling all the tea… or espresso… today on the blog!
Flat White, Latte, Cappuccino: What’s the difference?
All milk-based espresso drinks are not created equal! Let’s talk about what makes a flat white, latte, and cappuccino different!
BonLife FAQs
The BonLife blog has been around for a year now! In honor of our blog anniversary, we’re sharing some frequently asked questions about BonLife. If you’re new here, you can learn all about us! If you’ve been with us a while now, maybe you’ll learn a fun fact or two!
Coffee Roast Levels & How They Affect Taste
The terms light, medium, and dark roast may sound very familiar to you, but have you ever wondered exactly what they mean? How they change the taste of your coffee? Or even if they alter the caffeine level in the beans? Then this blog post is for you! We’re talking coffee roast levels.
Bonlife Barista Spotlight: Evelyn
It’s time for a BonLife barista spotlight! Meet our newest team member, Evelyn!