The name George Howell is legendary in the coffee industry. Howell has been at the forefront of specialty coffee since the term was first used in 1974, and his work has touched nearly every aspect of the industry. His current work centers around George Howell Coffee. The name may point to the figure who started the company, but the center of their mission is turning our attention to the farmers whose work brings us these excellent coffees. When roasting, they aim to preserve the terroir of each coffee. Rather than blending coffees, they prefer to present each coffee on its own terms. Don’t pass up their blends, though! Seasonality for single origins will often have you waiting for the next year to come around so you can brew that coffee again, but George Howell Coffee pioneered storage in GrainPro bags and freezing green coffee. That favorite single origin may be an all-year offering!
