What Is Single Origin Coffee and Why Does It Matter?
At Equator, single origin coffee isn't just about flavor. It's about transparency and building lasting relationships with the people who grow it. When we source lots from single farms or...
Equator Journal
Women Hold the World Together
When women do well we all do well. Empowerment isn't about giving women strength; it’s about acknowledging the strength that has been holding the world together all along. Women care...
What is Swiss Water Decaf Coffee?
Decaf coffee has a reputation problem. For much of coffee's modern history, removing caffeine meant soaking beans in chemical solvents — a process that worked, but left conscientious coffee lovers...
The Facts on Mold and Mycotoxins in Coffee (& Why We Decided to Lab Test Ours)
At Equator Coffees, we believe in transparency backed by action. We want you to feel as good about our coffee as we do. That’s why we took our confidence to...
The Coffee Community Raises $30k for the ACLU
In response to the recent surge in anti-immigrant policies and unconstitutional deportations, Equator Coffees has rallied the coffee industry to take a stand in support of immigrants' rights. On Independence...
How to Choose the Perfect Coffee Grinder for Your Home
By now you’ve heard over and over again that the best way to brew coffee starts with freshly roasted and ground coffee. Since Equator roasts coffee to order, we’ve got...
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.
Fair Trade Forever
As California's first Fair Trade certified coffee roaster in 1999, Equator stands at the forefront of the sustainable coffee movement.
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?
We were proud to partner with Cooperativa de Servicios Múltiples Sacaclí (Cooperativa Sacaclí) to bring to market the first annual harvest of Regenerative Organic Certified® coffee ever commercially available. Our 25+...
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