BonLife Coffee
Cleveland, Tennessee
4.70(7)
BonLife Coffee emphasizes the interconnected journey of coffee, from the farmers who meticulously grow and harvest the beans to the traders, roasters, brewers, and ultimately the drinkers. Recognizing coffee as one of the world’s most valuable and widely traded commodities, the company highlights its origins in some of the poorest countries. BonLife is committed to directly sourcing exceptional quality coffee while ensuring farmers and workers receive living wages. True to its name, which translates to "Good Life," BonLife seeks to inspire and share its vision of sustainability, empowerment, and impactful change through every cup.
Show moreBonLife Coffee is a coffee roaster from Cleveland, TN United States. We have 5 cataloged roasts with 7 total reviews with a score of 4.70.
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5.00(1) |
- | Costa Rica |
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Light | Colombia |
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4.50(2) |
Medium | Peru |
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4.00(2) |
Light | Ethiopia |
Top Reviews(7)
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Expert Picks Series290 roasts rated, avg score of 4.96
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.
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Expert Picks Series
290 roasts rated, avg score of 4.96
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. -
Theo Chan, Managing Editor1408 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
5.00 - Average
5.00 - Aroma
5.00 - Finish
5.00 - Flavor
5.00 - Acidity
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.
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1408 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
4.50 - Average
4.50 - Aroma
4.50 - Finish
4.50 - Flavor
4.50 - Acidity
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.
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1408 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
4.00 - Average
4.00 - Aroma
4.00 - Finish
4.00 - Flavor
4.00 - Acidity
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.
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