Equator Coffees
San Rafael, CA, US
7Coffees
4.4Avg Rating
$15–$21Price Range
1995Founded
Founded by Helen Russell, Brooke McDonnell
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About Equator Coffees
In 1995, Helen Russell and Brooke McDonnell, partners in life and business, started roasting coffee in a garage in Marin County, California. They became the first California coffee roaster to earn both Fair Trade and B Corporation certifications. Today Equator operates twelve neighborhood cafes and a roastery in San Rafael.
Sourcing & Philosophy
Pioneer of direct trade model, early adopter of Fair Trade certification in 1999, Regenerative Organic Certified partnerships, long-term relationships with cooperatives worldwide.
All 7 Coffees from Equator Coffees

Ecuador El Batan Fair Trade Organic
$21 · ⭐ 4.7

Equator Blend
$18 · ⭐ 4.3

Peru Chirinos Regenerative Organic
$21 · ⭐ 4.6

Ethiopia Sun Dried Natural
$19 · ⭐ 4.5

Mocha Java Blend
$19 · ⭐ 4

Tigerwalk Espresso
$19 · ⭐ 4.1

Jaguar Instant Espresso
$15 · ⭐ 4.3
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Equator Coffees FAQ
Where is Equator Coffees based?
Equator Coffees is a specialty coffee roaster based in San Rafael, CA, US, founded in 1995.
How many coffees does Equator Coffees sell, and what do they cost?
We track 7 coffees from Equator Coffees, priced from $15 to $21 per bag, with an average rating of 4.4.
What origins does Equator Coffees source coffee from?
The most common origins in Equator Coffees's catalog are Ethiopia, Colombia, and Ecuador.
What processing methods and roast levels does Equator Coffees favor?
Its most common processing methods are mixed and washed. Most of its coffees are roasted light.
What is Equator Coffees's highest-rated coffee?
Ecuador El Batan Fair Trade Organic is the top-rated Equator Coffees coffee we track, at 4.7.