Colombia Las Flores Thermal Shock
Experimental lot with Guava, Cardamom, and Meringue in the cup.
Huila, CO · Experimental
Typical $2.77 to $4.44/oz

Roaster · Mill Valley, CA
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Equator Coffees · 9.4K views on YouTube
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Devora from Equator Coffees provides a step-by-step tutorial on how to brew coffee using a moka pot. She emphasizes using hot water in the bottom chamber to improve the final cup quality and explains the importance of the coffee-to-water ratio.
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“Moka pot, sometimes called stovetop espresso, uses pressurized water and a very strong coffee to water ratio to make an espresso-like beverage at home.”
“One thing I think you can do to ensure you always get a good cup is start with hot water. This is a place a lot of people can improve their brewing.”
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35 lots in stock, mostly Colombia, Ethiopia and Guatemala.
Coverage is below 50%. Available roaster-level evidence comes from Reddit. Per-lot evidence from SCA grades, Coffee Review entries, and public on-shop product ratings is limited across the catalog. With limited signal, scores are also pulled toward a neutral 50 baseline by the Cherrybook Index methodology, so lots can read flatter than the actual cup quality differences between them. The average Cherrybook Index therefore leans more heavily on roaster-level reputation than per-lot quality.
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Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 35 in-stock lots.
Bonuses earned (per lot)
Base components are renormalized over whatever signals are available for each lot. SCA + Coffee Review are capped at 40% combined to keep the cupping story from dominating. Bonuses (accolades, awards, editorial coverage) and freshness decay are applied on top.
The catalog
Experimental lot with Guava, Cardamom, and Meringue in the cup.
Huila, CO · Experimental
Typical $2.77 to $4.44/oz
Think Chocolate, Raspberry, and Candied Ginger.
Huehuetenango, GT
Typical $1.36 to $2.60/oz
Limited comparison
Mango, Crème Fraîche, and Tangerine on an anaerobic washed lot.
Loja, EC · Anaerobic Washed
Typical $4.67 to $7.47/oz
Washed lot with Dried Cherry, Date, and Cocoa Powder in the cup.
Colombia · Washed
Typical $1.54 to $2.46/oz
Washed lot with Tea Rose, Nectarine, and Lemon Meringue in the cup.
Limu, ET · Washed
Typical $1.69 to $2.71/oz
Dried Mango, Sweet Cream, and Plum on a washed lot.
Valle del Cauca, CO · Washed
Typical $2.04 to $3.27/oz
Expect Orange, Brown Share, and Currant from this washed lot.
Nyeri, KE · Washed
Typical $1.75 to $2.80/oz
Expect Cherry Pie, Baking Spice, and Milk Chocolate from this washed lot.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
Typical $1.37 to $2.61/oz
Limited comparison
Gingersnap, Black Tea, and Maraschino Cherry on a washed lot.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
Typical $1.49 to $2.38/oz
Broad comparison
Washed lot with Black Tea, Stone Fruit, and Graham Cracker in the cup.
Guji, ET · Washed
Typical $1.34 to $2.55/oz
Limited comparison
Expect Blueberry, Jasmine Tea, and Cocoa Nibs from this natural lot.
Guji, ET · Natural
Typical $1.63 to $2.62/oz
Cupping notes point toward Dark Chocolate, Dried Cherry, and Roasted Nuts.
Typical $1.16 to $2.21/oz
Limited comparison
Think Cinnamon, Dark Chocolate, and Berry Jam.
Typical $1.20 to $2.28/oz
Limited comparison
Typical $1.13 to $2.16/oz
Typical $1.41 to $2.69/oz
Limited comparison
Cupping notes point toward Hazelnut Spread, Fig, and Asian Pear.
Cajamarca, PE
Typical $1.50 to $2.86/oz
Limited comparison
Roaster flags Hazelnut, Chocolate, and Apricot in the cup.
Typical $1.12 to $2.14/oz
Limited comparison
Think Prune, Cherry, and Cedar.
Typical $1.16 to $2.21/oz
Limited comparison
Roaster flags Mixed Berries, Cherry, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
Typical $1.20 to $2.28/oz
Limited comparison
Cupping notes point toward Dried Blueberry, Roasted Almond, and Cacao Nibs.
Typical $1.12 to $2.14/oz
Limited comparison
Cupping notes point toward Cedar, Apricot, and Marzipan.
Typical $1.16 to $2.21/oz
Limited comparison
Honey lot with Cherry Cola, Gingersnap, and Chocolate in the cup.
Costa Rica · Honey
Typical $1.68 to $2.69/oz
Broad comparison
Washed lot with Nectarine, Milk Chocolate, and Roasted Almond in the cup.
Washed
Typical $1.08 to $2.05/oz
Limited comparison
Washed lot with Bittersweet Chocolate, Black Cherry, and Roasted Almond in the cup.
Washed
Typical $1.15 to $2.18/oz
Limited comparison
Typical $1.22 to $2.33/oz
Limited comparison
Roaster flags Orange Creamsicle, Rainier Cherry, and Caramel in the cup.
Typical $1.20 to $2.28/oz
Limited comparison
Cupping notes point toward Hazelnut, Chocolate, and Apricot.
Typical $1.14 to $2.17/oz
Limited comparison
Think Bittersweet Chocolate, Dried Plum, and Walnut.
Typical $1.14 to $2.17/oz
Limited comparison
Roaster flags Milk Chocolate, Sweet Citrus, and Cherry in the cup.
Typical $1.20 to $2.28/oz
Limited comparison
Think Dark Chocolate, Almond, and Berry.
Typical $1.16 to $2.22/oz
Limited comparison
Think Mixed Berries, Cherry, and Dark Chocolate.
Typical $1.20 to $2.28/oz
Limited comparison
Cupping notes point toward Caramel, Dried Apricot, and Chocolate.
Typical $1.16 to $2.21/oz
Limited comparison
Think Blackberry, Pecan, and Bittersweet Chocolate.
Typical $1.16 to $2.22/oz
Limited comparison
Think Orange Zest, Cocoa, and Graham Cracker.
Typical $1.20 to $2.29/oz
Limited comparison
Cupping notes point toward Dark Chocolate, Passion Fruit, and Caramel.
Typical $1.20 to $2.28/oz
Limited comparison
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Expect Baking Spice, Strawberry, and Brown Sugar from this washed lot.
Cauca, CO · Washed
Cupping notes point toward Hazelnut, Chocolate, and Apricot.
Cupping notes point toward Cedar, Apricot, and Nutmeg.
Roaster flags Chocolate Ganache, Candied Orange Peel, and Raspberry in the cup.
Expect Lemon Curd, Apricot, and Clover Honey from this washed lot.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
Expect Gardenia, Rhubarb, and Carrot Cake from this washed lot.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
Washed lot with Cinnamon Sugar, Tamarind, and White Grape in the cup.
Montecillo Mountains, HN · Washed
Watermelon Candy, Raspberry, and Rosewater on an anaerobic natural lot.
Tolima, CO · Anaerobic Natural
Expect Candied Orange Peel, Cherry Blossom, and Tropical Fruit from this washed lot.
Guji, ET · Washed
Anaerobic Natural lot with Sangria, Watermelon Candy, and Clove in the cup.
West Haraz, YE · Anaerobic Natural
Washed lot with Muscat Grape, Violet, and Caramel in the cup.
Pichincha, EC · Washed
Brown Sugar, Orange Marmalade, and Raisin Bread on a washed lot.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
Washed lot with Cherry Cordial, Cocoa, and Spice Cake in the cup.
Oaxaca, MX · Washed
Expect Pineapple Juice, White Grape, and Buttercream Frosting from this honey lot.
Tolima, CO · Honey
Expect Brandy, Plum Preserve, and Rainier Cherry from this natural lot.
Colombia · Natural
Washed lot with Lemon Curd, Spruce Tips, and Shortbread in the cup.
Cauca, CO · Washed
Expect Raspberry, Goji Berry, and Spiced Chai from this anaerobic natural lot.
Chiang Rai, TH · Anaerobic Natural
Red Honey lot with Blackberry, Violet, and Nectarine in the cup.
Tarrazú, CR · Red Honey
Expect Vanilla, Milk Chocolate, and Pipe Tobacco from this wet-hulled lot.
Sumatra, ID · Wet-Hulled
Expect Plum, Tahini, and Chocolate Covered Raisin from this red honey lot.
Chiang Mai, TH · Red Honey
Red Apple, Chocolate, and Roasted Almond on a washed lot.
Copán, HN · Washed
Expect Blackberry Jam, Shortbread, and Orange Blossom from this natural lot.
Guji, ET · Natural
Roaster flags Spiced Cider, Persimmon, and Toffee in the cup.
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 80/100
Three Reddit posters describe Equator coffees ranging from excellent to technique-sensitive. One says Ethiopia Suke Quto produced possibly the best cup they had ever made with a 4:6 Chemex method. Another uses Equator's Ethiopia Sidama Ardi as a positive benchmark. A third initially struggled with Thailand Doi Pangkhon but brewed a good cup after grinding an hour ahead and letting the grounds rest.
...my 3-cup Chemex for which I had no set recipe/method. Today just to change it up, I tried the 3-Cup Chemex again (currently brewing Ethiopian Suke Quto beans from Equator Coffees). First cup was 20 on the Encore, 60g bloom, and one solid pour after. 300g/20g. It was good! Nothing crazy, kinda lacking flavor. But not
...med with this particular bean. I can get a serviceable cup out of it with my V60 but it hasn’t been as good as some of the Ethiopians I’ve recently purchased from Black & White or Equator Coffees’ Ethiopia Sidama Ardi. The first cup I made using the Orea provided pulse pour recipe was extremely underwhelming. The co
I have been brewing coffee in a V60 for a while now (getting coffee from a Trade subscription) and I recently got a bag of Thailand Doi Pangkhon from Equator Coffees. I brewed with my preferred 4:6 method and also a method I got from Baratza. With both methods, in the bloom, this coffee swells up like crazy. Both cups.
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