How to Choose the Perfect Espresso Machine for Your Home
Learn how to choose the best espresso machine for your home with our easy guide. Explore different types and features to find your perfect match.
Equator Journal
Fair Trade Forever
As California's first Fair Trade certified coffee roaster in 1999, Equator stands at the forefront of the sustainable coffee movement.
Four LGBTQ+ Organizations to Support this June
As a LGBTQ+ founded company, June at Equator Coffees is a time to reflect upon the Pride we feel year-round, celebrating the remarkable joy, compassion, and indeterminable spirit that make...
Our Guide to the Best Coffee Brewers
Equator Coffees' assessment of the best coffee brewers currently on the market— taking into account overall design quality, practical application, and value.
How to Steam Milk for a Latte
When you're steaming milk, it's important to start with a clean pitcher every time, and you should only steam enough for one drink. If you have a measuring cup on hand, we'd...
How to Make Latte Art
When we're pouring latte art, we're playing with the flow rate of the milk. If you lift up the back up your pitcher, the milk is going to flow very quickly:...
What is Regenerative Organic Certified® coffee?
Regenerative agriculture--a practice of holistic farming where everything is seen as interconnected and vital--can build resilience to mitigate the effects of climate change and protect the future of coffee and...
Cold Chemex Recipe
If you're looking to add a bit of variety to you cold coffee game with something quite a bit faster, look no further than the lightness, brightness and nuance of the Iced Pour...
An Interview with Rahmah of Koperasi Ketiara
From year to year, we were very patient with guiding our members on how to process the coffee, because processing is very key, especially during the harvest. Once you pick...
Nicki's Equator Decaf Story
Equator decaf is a perfect fit for my body, mind and sprit. The body feels great (good sleep), the mind wakes naturally (vs. jump started with caffeine), and the spirit...
What does Queer Joy mean to you?
There is a language to queer expression. People speak this language differently, but there is a common base. And like the man sitting next to me at the Symphony who knew...
How Can I be a Better Ally?
Going beyond words and actively engaging in actions that support equity and inclusion. This can include creating inclusive and diverse spaces within our organization, implementing fair and equitable hiring practices,...