Simply put, single origin coffee beans—sometimes referred to as “origin coffee”—are coffees that come from just one location, typically traceable to a single coffee producer, farm, or mill/washing station. At Equator, single origin coffees are the direct result of our longstanding relationships with coffee farmers and importers that are using the premiums from their coffee sales to reinvest in their facilities, their workers, and their broader communities.
Many specialty coffee consumers gravitate towards single origin coffee beans due to their superior traceability and cup quality. Beyond details like coffee variety, process, and altitude—all of which are important—our single origin coffee selections always come with a unique story that makes the coffee that much more special.
For example, El Injerto is a coffee farm that Equator Coffees has been purchasing from for over fifteen years—more than half of our entire history. One of Guatemala’s most celebrated and awarded farms, El Injerto is managed by the fourth generation of the Aguirre family. The sustainability measures implemented by the farm, such as its self-sufficient hydroelectric power plant and 1,000 acre rainforest preserve, leave a positive impact on the world that goes beyond their incredible cup quality.
