Roaster · United States
Equator Coffees
Pioneering woman- and LGBT-owned California roaster and certified B Corp.
Equator Coffees was founded in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1995 by partners Helen Russell and Brooke McDonnell, making it one of the longest-running and most prominent woman- and LGBT-owned roasters in the United States. A certified B Corporation, Equator built its identity around sustainability, social impact, and long-term producer partnerships, including investment in farms such as its own in Panama. Recognised as a U.S. Small Business of the Year and a fixture of Bay Area coffee, Equator pairs ethical leadership with consistent, balanced roasting.
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Beans from Equator Coffees
Bestseller Coffee Set
This coffee set features two fan favorite blends from our cafes, making it a perfect treat for any coffee lover.
ViewChef Thomas Keller Coffee Set
This coffee tasting set celebrates a 25-year partnership with Chef Thomas Keller, featuring two signature blends served at his restaurants.
ViewCosta Rica · Tarrazú
Costa Rica La Lia Typica Amarillo
This light roast Typica Amarillo from Costa Rica's Tarrazu region is elegant and fruit-forward with notes of blackberry, violet, and nectarine.
Burundi · Kayanza
Decaf Burundi Kalico Red Bourbon
This complex and fruity light roast decaf is decaffeinated using the chemical-free Swiss Water Process.
Ecuador La Carolina Sidra
Washed Sidra from Ecuador with muscat grape, violet, and caramel notes.
Ecuador La Marquesa Anaerobic Washed
This experimental light roast from La Marquesa features a unique two-stage fermentation process and vibrant notes of mango and tangerine.
Origins they source from
Last updated: October 14, 2026