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South American coffee tends to get all the love from mainstream coffee establishments. And trust us, we love South American coffee, too. But experts and connoisseurs also know that African coffee beans make for excellent, rich roasts.  Equiano Coffee works hard to bring only the best to you. Whether you are in our Eugene, OR, […]

Among non-coffee enthusiasts, a common complaint is that coffee is bitter. Sadly, this opinion generally happens because they’ve had coffee that wasn’t brewed correctly. Because the truth is, while coffee can have some bitter notes, your brewed cup shouldn’t be overwhelmingly bitter. At Equiano Coffee, we love roasting and brewing perfect cups of coffee for […]

The world really loves its South American coffee. As the leading coffee producing continent, South America is responsible for most of the coffee consumed globally. With the ideal growing climate and proximity to the massive United States market, Latin American coffee growers continue to dominate. Equiano Coffee roasts high-quality beans from South America and around […]

Social media gives today’s consumers tremendous information about their favorite products. And increasingly, buyers want to know that the brands they support are behaving fairly and ethically in the marketplace. Non-essential luxury items, in particular, come under scrutiny. Ethical coffee brands know this and work hard to demonstrate their fair practices. At Equiano Coffee, we […]

The world population consumes more than 400 billion cups of coffee each year. So it’s clear that coffee producers have to meet an enormous demand. How does a coffee farmer live and work? What does a typical day look like for the people who grow this amazing resource? Let’s take a look. Equiano Coffee is […]

When you select specialty coffee at your favorite roastery, you probably seek out beans from a favorite region or in a particular roast. But you also might see a note on the packaging indicating that it’s a wet-washed coffee. This piece of information refers to how the farmers process their beans, and many connoisseurs believe […]

The stores are filled with all things holiday, reminding us that it’s time to start shopping. If you’re eager to find the best holiday gifts for everyone on your list, we’re here to help. This holiday season, gift-giving may look different than it has in previous years. Between social distancing and widespread financial changes for […]

As fall approaches, and even in the middle of a global pandemic, a nation’s thoughts turn to pumpkin spice lattes. This now-iconic autumn drink has lovers and haters, but it certainly seems that we can count on its arrival each year now. For many coffee purists, however, they bemoan any existence of flavored coffee. If […]

When you’re a coffee roaster, your biggest goal is to create something delicious for your customers. You want to honor the fruit and the farmer as you roast and craft a luxurious cup of joe. But when your product becomes an award-winning coffee? That’s an incredible honor. Equiano Coffee is thrilled to announce that our […]