Equator Coffees
San Rafael, CA, US
7Coffees
4.4Avg Rating
$15–$21Price Range
1995Founded
Founded by Helen Russell, Brooke McDonnell
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.






