Equator Coffees’ Post

The Ranch at Laguna Beach is now serving Equator Coffees! Our shared values ensure that every aspect of our partnership reflects a dedication to eco-friendly practices and high-quality experiences. Whether you’re gearing up for coastal adventures or easing into total relaxation, Equator Coffees and The Ranch create the perfect pairing for your day.

“Sense of Urgency” was crafted with Chef Thomas Keller to commemorate 30 years of his three Michelin Star flagship restaurant, The French Laundry. We're proud to celebrate over 20 years of Equator Coffees’ partnership with Chef Keller and Thomas Keller Restaurant Group. “Our commitment to each other's success and to the pursuit of exceptional quality has never wavered. ‘Sense of Urgency’ celebrates that story and our decades together.” -Helen Russell, Equator Coffees Co-Founder

Thank you to Straus Family Creamery for hosting our team last week, where we learned more about their commitment to a carbon-neutral dairy farming model and their dedication to both their farmers and the planet. At Equator, we value high-quality coffee along with environmentally sustainable practices. We place the same value on our milk choice, which is why we are proud partners with Straus and use their organic dairy milks at our cafes. Together, we aim to create a better future.

We believe in the power that coffee has in creating shared connections and we find joy in being active members of our communities. We recently held a latte art class at Google's Redwood City office. Thank you to Life At Google and cheers to creating more shared experiences through coffee! 📹: IG / @mini.butttmighty

Finca Sophia, a coffee farm co-owned by Equator co-founders Helen Russell and Brooke McDonnell, recently placed 2nd in the Geisha Washed category and 5th in the Geisha Natural Category at the Best of Panama 2024! 🎉 Co-owner Willem Boot (left) and Farm Manager Kelly Hartmann (right) were on hand to accept the awards.

"This unique site is home to Equator Coffees, located inside the historic Round House building, where customers stop for a cup of coffee and a front-row seat to one of the world’s most iconic bridges." A fun read by SFGATE about our location at Round House Cafe and the history behind the building! https://lnkd.in/gbJi3ASp

"Design work speaks to us in so many different voices, with shades and subtlety and intentionality that continues to delight and surprise. This story offers all that in a big way." Thank you to Sprudge for the love on our new packaging design! https://lnkd.in/ge6nfQ4K

Investing in our people and growing the next generation of coffee professionals remains a top priority of ours. In 2023, we continued to invest in our employees through: • Online onboarding courses on anti-harassment, unconscious bias, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. • Paid coffee education classes that cover topics such as an introduction to coffee, the impact of extraction percentages, water quality, roasting, the sensory lexicon, latte art, how brew method changes flavor profile, espresso preparation, triangulation, and brewing variables. • An expansion of onboarding and training in Spanish language. • Paid time off for employees to volunteer at a nonprofit of their choice such as Marin Foster Care Association and Adopt a Family of Marin. • Establishing Juneteenth as a paid company holiday starting in 2024. • Paid time off to vote.  • Paid professional development such as the Q Arabica Course and Exam, Coffee Roasters Guild Retreat, SF Coffee Festival, HR conferences, and Speciality Coffee Expo. • Over 10,000 free courses available to employees via Paylocity’s Learning Management System and our Employee Assistance Program on topics from leadership development, to health and wellness, and beyond. • Paying 100% of health care premiums for enrolled employees and lowering the deductible by $650. Learn more about our company culture and values in our Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/g-zBRe5j