Equator Radio | Proof Lab
It was our first cafe. We only kinda-sorta knew what we were doing back then. We weren’t sure if anyone would come. Heck, it was even on the wrong side...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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:...
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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...
Round House - Our Next Cafe
Equator Coffees set to Re-Open the Historic Round House Cafe at the Golden Gate Bridge Making people’s lives better through coffee at one of the world’s most iconic & visited sites....
Trailblazer: Dominique Crenn
Three-star Chef Dominique Crenn is a culinary trailblazer and force to be reckoned with. We're proud to support the Crenn Dining Group Employee Relief Fund with a donation from each...
Home Brewer Maintenance 101
The Importance of Home Brewer Maintenance One of the key attributes we look for when evaluating the quality of good coffee is its clarity of flavor. But if the equipment...
Meet the Beneficiary- Young Women's Freedom Center
As a Certified Benefit Corporation, Equator is committed to use business as a force for good. Each bundle will contain an exclusively designed 12oz box of coffee, a 12oz MiiR...
What is Espresso?
Despite lots of things being labeled as “espresso,” there’s actually no such thing as an “espresso bean,” chocolate-covered or otherwise. Espresso is one of only two things: a brewing method,...