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International Rank: #65 out of 1130
United States Rank: #42 out of 625
Tennessee Rank: #1 out of 11

BonLife Coffee

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Rated 4.58 stars out of 5

4.58(8)

8 ratings
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BonLife Coffee, based in Cleveland, Tennessee, highlights the journey of coffee from farmers to drinkers, sourcing high-quality beans from some of the world’s poorest regions. Committed to fair wages and sustainability, BonLife embodies its name—“Good Life”—by promoting empowerment and impactful change.

BonLife Coffee is a coffee roaster from Cleveland, TN United States. We have 6 cataloged roasts with 8 total reviews with a score of 4.58.

6 roasts

Name Roast Level Bean Source
Rated 5 stars out of 5

5.00(1)

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Rated 5 stars out of 5

5.00(1)

-Costa Rica
Rated 5 stars out of 5

5.00(1)

LightColombia
Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

4.50(2)

MediumPeru
Rated 4 stars out of 5

4.00(1)

LightGuatemala
Rated 4 stars out of 5

4.00(2)

LightEthiopia

Top Reviews(8)

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    Expert Picks Series

    290 roasts rated, avg score of 4.96

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Average

    This coffee won a Gold Medal in the Golden Bean awards. Because this is a prestigious, expert-judged competition, we count Gold and Silver as a five-star review to help people find the best coffee.

    Please visit https://goldenbean.com/ for additional details.
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    Expert Picks Series

    290 roasts rated, avg score of 4.96

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Average

    This coffee won a Gold Medal in the "Milk-based" category of the Golden Bean awards. Because this is a prestigious, expert judged competition, we count Gold and Silver as a five-star review to help people find the best coffee.

    Please visit https://goldenbean.com/ for additional details.
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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1471 roasts rated, avg score of 4.30

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Average

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Aroma

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Finish

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Flavor

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Acidity

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Balance

    These beautifully roasted beans from BonLife Coffee are a joy from the start, with a sweet, slightly floral aroma with a hint of chicory on the grind.

    As espresso, this roast pulls a stunningly complex cup.

    Crisp floral notes in the bergamot range lead the way, with layers of cranberry, tamarind, and blackberry weaving through. There's a rich, dark 80% chocolate base that grounds the cup, followed by a long, bittersweet pink grapefruit finish that's really lovely, like the linger from a brown sugared-ruby red. The acidity stays within balance. If there's a minor quibble, it's that the crema is on the lighter side (looks like I'm about 21 days on the roast, but it's light for that).

    Overall, outstanding, and a great pick for anyone who wants to give a lighter roast espresso a shot.

    Cupping Method:Espresso, 95C on my La Spaziale A53. Got this as part of a BonLife samplers, which is a great deal.

    1 month ago·See more from Theo
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    Victoria S-C

    603 roasts rated, avg score of 4.32

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Average

    Quite good!
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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1471 roasts rated, avg score of 4.30

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Average

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Aroma

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Finish

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Flavor

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Acidity

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Balance

    Bonlife Coffee Peru

    This Peru from Bonlife is a standout, particularly as an espresso, though it performs well as a pour-over too, making it a versatile omni roast.

    As espresso, it shines with notes of plum, cherry, dark chocolate, and molasses. The cup is well-balanced with medium acidity that's bright but not overpowering, tying everything together nicely. On pour-over, the flavors shift slightly to emphasize plum and jammy sweetness, complemented by a smooth mouthfeel and medium body.

    A clean, well-executed roast that excels across brewing methods.
    1 month ago·See more from Theo
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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1471 roasts rated, avg score of 4.30

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Average

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Aroma

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Finish

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Flavor

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Acidity

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Balance

    Extremely smooth mouthfeel with a nice natural sweetness. A pleasant jasmine/bergamot florality. A touch short on the fruit and acidity for me for this origin, especially for a natural. on the lower side complexity, wise as well. I like it as an easy drinker.

    Cupping Method:18:1, v60 Hario, 197F and 200F. didn't get a huge difference.

    1 month ago·See more from Theo
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    Victoria S-C

    603 roasts rated, avg score of 4.32

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Average

    Just ok for me.
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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1471 roasts rated, avg score of 4.30

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Average

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Aroma

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Finish

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Flavor

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Acidity

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Balance

    I never got what I would call sensational cup out of this coffee, but could be the barista's fault here. For me it's very strong black tea, and citrus in the grapefruit and pomelo range. I enjoyed drinking it and I put it in my happy to drink, probably wouldn't buy it category. For me more good than great.

    Cupping Method:This is my third crack at this one, 6 weeks out from roast. 92C, 18:1 on v60

    4 weeks ago·See more from Theo