Roaster · United States
George Howell Coffee
The roastery of a true coffee elder statesman, devoted to terroir and clarity.
George Howell Coffee, founded in Massachusetts in 2009, is the latest chapter for one of American specialty coffee's true pioneers. Howell founded The Coffee Connection in Boston in 1975, popularised the 'Frappuccino' (later sold to Starbucks), and went on to help create the Cup of Excellence competition and auction in 1999 — a landmark in producer recognition and traceability. His eponymous roastery champions terroir-driven, lightly roasted single origins and freezing green coffee to preserve quality. Few people have shaped the values of modern specialty coffee — quality, transparency, and farmer recognition — as deeply as George Howell.
In the Encyclopedia
Beans from George Howell Coffee
Tenejapa Medium, Mexico
Washed Chiapas coffee from Tenejapa with dark chocolate and caramel notes.
Brazil · Cerrado Mineiro
Daterra Calabria, Brazil
Balanced, heavy-bodied naturally-processed Brazilian coffee with dark chocolate and walnut notes.
Brazil · Cerrado Mineiro
Daterra Sundrop Medium, Brazil
Natural processed Brazilian coffee from Daterra with full-bodied sweetness and fruit notes.
Colombia · Huila
El Meson Summer Harvest Medium, Colombia
Colombian Pink Bourbon with delicate cherry, honey, and floral notes from Finca El Meson.
Costa Rica · Tarrazú
Dota Dark, Costa Rica
Dark roast from Costa Rica's Dota region with chocolate and caramel notes.
Kenya · Kirinyaga
Mamuto Peaberry, Kenya
Kenyan peaberry from Mamuto farm beneath Mt. Kenya with dark fruit and lively character.
Origins they source from
Ethiopia
Yirgacheffe
The benchmark for floral, tea-like washed Ethiopian coffee — jasmine, bergamot, and citrus over a silky body.
Guatemala
Antigua
Volcano-ringed valley producing rich, full-bodied washed coffee with cocoa, spice, and smoky depth.
Kenya
Nyeri
The classic Kenyan profile — blackcurrant, tomato, and grapefruit acidity from SL28 on red volcanic soil.
Last updated: June 13, 2026