Kenya Mamuto AB
Expect Blackberry, Blackcurrant, and Plum from this washed lot.
Kirinyaga, KE · Washed
LightBlackberryBlack CurrantPlum
Well-reviewed roaster
83CBI
$4.25/oz
Typical $2.23 to $3.57/oz
Roaster · Acton, MA
George Howell Coffee
On YouTube
Meet the roaster on camera
About the roasterShop tour
Inside the Roastery at George Howell (Behind the Scenes Roastery Tour)
Roaster Kat · 5.7K views on YouTube
Watch on YouTubeCherrybook summary of the video
This video provides a tour of the George Howell Coffee roastery, showcasing their quality control lab, green coffee storage, and roasting equipment, including their Loring S70 roaster. It also highlights their commitment to air quality in the facility, featuring a unique living moss wall for natural CO2 filtration.
Inside this video
From Roaster Kat:
“This is our quality control lab. We have our two QA Q graders here.”
“We have our newest roaster, our Loring S70. We do our full bag batch sizes on that roaster.”
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The roaster
23 lots in stock, mostly Colombia, Guatemala and Ethiopia.
- In stock
- 23
- House Index · limited data
- 70
- Freshness
- Roast cadence not disclosed
OriginsColombiaGuatemalaEthiopiaYemenKenyaCosta Rica
Roaster at a glance
- Tracked since
- April 202657 lots seen; 23 in stock now
- Origins
- 9 countriesColombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala
- Process mix
- Washed 96% · Other 4%
- Price position
- 12% above what its profiles predictMedian of 21 in-stock lots against the price model
- Sourcing
- 91% of lots name the producer or farm21 of 23
- Coverage
- 8 reviewer videos · 2 press mentions · 3 editorial mentions · 2 Reddit threadsVideos and articles about the roaster, not by it
- Their channels
- Instagram ↗YouTube ↗Facebook ↗X ↗YouTube: 20 videos, 523 subscribers
- Where to find them
- Cafe in Acton, MAGeorge Howell Coffee operates multiple cafe locations including Boston Public Market and Newbury St.
- Merch
- 41 items in stock
How Cherrybook Index is calculatedavg coverage 26% · limited data
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.
Roaster signals
Apply to every lot from this roaster.
- Reddit86/100weight 18%
- YouTube—weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 23 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Review72.5/1004/23 lots · weight 20%
- On-shop ratingsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 30%
- Transparency77.2/10023/23 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- sprudge23/23
- editorial cluster23/23
- stale decay23/23
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
23 in stock · 33 archived
LightVioletCherryPlum+1
Well-reviewed roaster
82CBI
$5.62/oz
Typical $2.23 to $3.57/oz
LightMilk ChocolateOrangeMaple Syrup
Well-reviewed roaster
76CBI
$2.17/oz
Typical $2.01 to $3.23/oz
Broad comparison
Colombia El Meson — Medium
Washed lot with Clover Honey, Orange, and Malt in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
MediumMaltOrangeHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
$3.00/oz
Typical $2.28 to $3.65/oz
Broad comparison
Colombia El Meson Fall Harvest
Washed lot with Grapefruit, Tangerine, and Clover Honey in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
LightGrapefruitTangerineHoney+1
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
$3.00/oz
Typical $2.47 to $3.96/oz
Broad comparison
El Salvador Montecarlos
Walnut, Orange, and Milk Chocolate on a washed lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Washed
LightWalnutOrangeMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
$2.08/oz
Typical $1.94 to $3.10/oz
Broad comparison
Rwanda Kanzu Medium
Expect Orange, Plum, and Dark Chocolate from this washed lot.
Nyamasheke, RW · Washed
MediumOrangePlumDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
69CBI
$2.42/oz
Typical $1.92 to $3.08/oz
Broad comparison
Ecuador Las Afiladeras
Expect Hibiscus, Raspberry, and Pomegranate from this washed lot.
Calvas Canton, EC · Washed
LightHibiscusRaspberryPomegranate
Well-reviewed roaster
69CBI
$6.12/oz
Typical $3.86 to $6.19/oz
Broad comparison
LightOrangeBlack TeaPlum
Well-reviewed roaster
69CBI
$2.42/oz
Typical $2.08 to $3.33/oz
Broad comparison
Guatemala San Martin
Washed lot with Tangerine, Molasses, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Chimaltenango, GT · Washed
LightTangerineMolassesMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
$1.83/oz
Typical $2.04 to $3.26/oz
Montecarlos Medium, El Salvador
Expect Walnut, Nougat, and Dark Chocolate from this washed lot.
Apaneca-Ilamatepec, SV · Washed
MediumWalnutNougatDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
$2.08/oz
Typical $1.84 to $2.94/oz
Broad comparison
Mexico Tenejapa — Medium
Expect Dark Chocolate, Light Caramel, and White Honey from this washed lot.
Chiapas, MX · Washed
MediumDark ChocolateCaramelHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
$2.67/oz
Typical $1.80 to $2.88/oz
Broad comparison
Mexico Guadalupe Miramar
Washed lot with Lime, Tangerine, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Oaxaca, MX · Washed
LightMilk ChocolateTangerineLime
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
$3.25/oz
Typical $2.11 to $3.38/oz
Finca Concepcion
Expect Earl Grey, Nectarine, and Light Honey from this washed lot.
Jalapa, GT · Washed
LightPeachHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
$4.50/oz
Typical $3.81 to $6.10/oz
Broad comparison
LightJasmineHoneyPeach
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
$2.50/oz
Typical $2.05 to $3.29/oz
Worka Chelbessa Medium
Washed lot with Caramel, Stewed Peach, and Cherry Blossom in the cup.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
MediumCaramelPeach
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
$2.50/oz
Typical $1.90 to $3.04/oz
Broad comparison
LightRosePeachPlum
Well-reviewed roaster
68CBI
$2.42/oz
Typical $2.04 to $3.26/oz
Decaf Cadefihuila — Colombia
Washed lot with Caramel, Almond, and Brown Sugar in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
LightCaramelAlmondBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$1.83/oz
Typical $2.00 to $3.20/oz
Broad comparison
Colombia Cadefihuila Decaf
Washed lot with Dark Chocolate, Almond, and Caramel in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
MediumDark ChocolateAlmondCaramel
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$1.83/oz
Typical $1.85 to $2.96/oz
Broad comparison
Costa Rica Dota Medium
Expect Orange, Dark Cherry, and Semi Sweet Chocolate from this washed lot.
Tarrazú, CR · Washed
MediumOrangeCherry
Well-reviewed roaster
67CBI
$1.75/oz
Typical $1.91 to $3.07/oz
Broad comparison
Medium-DarkNougatRaspberryCaramel+1
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
$1.67/oz
Typical $1.49 to $2.83/oz
LightOrangeCherryMilk Chocolate+1
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
$1.75/oz
Typical $1.89 to $3.61/oz
Limited comparison
Costa Rica Dota — Dark Roast
Washed lot with Walnut, Cola, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
Tarrazú, CR · Washed
DarkDark ChocolateWalnut
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI
$1.75/oz
Typical $1.87 to $3.00/oz
Broad comparison
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
MediumWalnutDark ChocolateOther
Well-reviewed roaster
62CBI
$1.75/oz
Archived (33)
Kenya Mamuto AB — Medium
Expect Plum, Blackberry, and Dark Chocolate from this washed lot.
Kirinyaga, KE · Washed
MediumPlumBlackberryDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
86CBI
$4.25/oz
Out of stock
Guatemala El Injerto Red Pacamara
Orange Peel, Anise, and Butterscotch on a washed lot.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
LightButterscotchAniseOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
81CBI
$6.87/oz
Out of stock
Daterra Calabria
Natural lot with Cherry, Walnut, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
Cerrado, BR · Natural
DarkCherryWalnutDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
79CBI
$1.92/oz
Out of stock
Yemen Wadi Al-Sail Z110
Expect Honey, Clove, and Raspberry from this natural lot.
Haraaz, YE · Natural
LightRaspberryCloveHoney+5
Well-reviewed roaster
75CBI
$14.80/oz
Out of stock
India Kerehaklu Estate
Washed lot with Plum, Black Tea, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Karnataka, IN · Washed
LightPlumBlack TeaMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
74CBI
$3.62/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Jardines del Eden Red Sidra
Expect Rose, Violet, and Candied Lime from this anaerobic washed lot.
Quindío, CO · Anaerobic Washed
LightLimeVioletRose
Well-reviewed roaster
74CBI
$11.54/oz
Out of stock
LightOrange BlossomPeachLychee
Well-reviewed roaster
74CBI
$16.31/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Las Flores Java Experimental
Violet, Grape Gum, and Candied Lime on an experimental lot.
Huila, CO · Experimental
LightLimeGrapeViolet
Well-reviewed roaster
74CBI
$5.62/oz
Out of stock
Yemen Haraz Bani Murrah Lot R4
Natural lot with Peach, Butterscotch, and Honey Blossom in the cup.
Dhamar, YE · Natural
LightPeachButterscotchHoney+1
Well-reviewed roaster
74CBI
$21.32/oz
Out of stock
LightVanillaMango
Well-reviewed roaster
74CBI
$20.07/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Hamasho Borena
Expect Candied Lemon, Nectarine, and Jasmine from this anaerobic washed lot.
Sidama, ET · Anaerobic Washed
LightLemonPeachJasmine
Well-reviewed roaster
73CBI
$5.00/oz
Out of stock
LightBlueberryButterscotchClove+1
Well-reviewed roaster
73CBI
$2.17/oz
Out of stock
Guatemala Antigua Hunapu Java
Washed lot with Lemon Zest, Apple, and Caramel in the cup.
Antigua, GT · Washed
LightLemonAppleCaramel
Well-reviewed roaster
73CBI
$4.25/oz
Out of stock
LightPlumCherryBlackberry
Well-reviewed roaster
73CBI
$4.25/oz
Out of stock
Colombia El Progreso
Washed lot with Wintergreen, Bergamot, and Lemonade in the cup.
Tolima, CO · Washed
LightLemonBergamotHerb
Well-reviewed roaster
73CBI
$5.25/oz
Out of stock
MediumBlueberryCaramelClove
Well-reviewed roaster
73CBI
$2.17/oz
Out of stock
Colombia Cauca Patio Bonito Anaerobic
Expect Chamomile, Papaya, and Grapefruit from this anaerobic washed lot.
Cauca, CO · Anaerobic Washed
LightGrapefruitPapayaChamomile
Well-reviewed roaster
73CBI
$10.04/oz
Out of stock
Gesha Village Estate Lot 143
Natural lot with Jasmine, Cherry Blossom, and White Grape in the cup.
Bench Sheko, ET · Natural
LightJasmine
Well-reviewed roaster
73CBI
$9.49/oz
Out of stock
LightHoneysuckleTangerinePeach
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI
$10.99/oz
Out of stock
Gaharo Hill Medium
Expect Black Currant, Dates, and Dark Chocolate from this washed lot.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
MediumBlack CurrantDateDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI
$2.67/oz
Out of stock
Gesha Village Estate Lot 47, Ethiopia
Jasmine, Tangerine, and White Grape on a natural lot.
Bench Sheko, ET · Natural
LightJasmineTangerineGrape
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI
$9.37/oz
Out of stock
El Casino, Colombia
Expect Mango, White Grape, and Sweet Lemon from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
LightMangoGrapeLemon
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI
$2.83/oz
Out of stock
La Soledad H1, Guatemala
Expect Raspberry, Plum, and Violets from this natural lot.
Acatenango, GT · Natural
RaspberryPlumViolet
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI
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Out of stock
LightBlack TeaHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI
$4.62/oz
Out of stock
Al-Manshiya, Yemen
Honey, Cranberry, and Peach Blossom on a carbonic maceration lot.
Dhamar, YE · Carbonic Maceration
LightHoneyCranberryFloral+1
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI
$26.34/oz
Out of stock
Gaharo Hill, Burundi
Washed lot with Black Currant, Brown Sugar, and Dates in the cup.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
LightBlack CurrantBrown SugarDate
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI
$2.67/oz
Out of stock
Guadalupe Miramar Medium, Mexico
Dark Chocolate, Vanilla, and Guava on a washed lot.
Oaxaca, MX · Washed
MediumDark ChocolateVanillaGuava
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
$2.67/oz
Out of stock
LightLycheeRoseCherry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
$10.62/oz
Out of stock
LightSugarcaneJasmineRose
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
$5.62/oz
Out of stock
LightRoseHoneyCherry
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI
$3.50/oz
Out of stock
Las Palomas, Guatemala
Expect Milk Chocolate, Limeade, and Tangerine from this washed lot.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
LightMilk ChocolateLimeOrange
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI
$2.42/oz
Out of stock
Yahya Al-Ofairi, Yemen
Natural lot with Blackberry, Clove, and Dried Cherry in the cup.
Dhamar, YE · Natural
LightBlackberryCloveCherry
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI
$20.07/oz
Out of stock
Las Palomas
Expect Papaya, Orange, and Dark Chocolate from this washed lot.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
MediumPapayaOrangeDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI
$2.42/oz
Out of stock
Community reputation · Reddit
Cult favorite· sentiment 86/100
Two independent Reddit comments give George Howell Coffee strongly favorable but limited evidence. One home roaster said matching George Howell's roast quality was extremely difficult. Another said a frozen Borboya retained the coffee's integrity.
roast qualityfrozen Borboya
Threads cited (2)
- r/roasting · 11↑ · Freezing GREEN !?!
I've had frozen coffee from friends who roast/home roast as well as George Howell's Borboya. It's definitely possible to keep the integrity of the coffee intact. Vac pack + a freezer that sits at 0F or below that doesn't get opened often is the best way to go.
- r/roasting · 8↑ · Procuring high-quality green beans
...it's not very hard to home roast and get "good coffee". However, my experience is that it is extremely hard to match what you can buy from Verve, George Howell, etc, and that you should not get into roasting with that goal in mind. Equipment vs. Technique, I'll say both. Obviously, if I had the same equipment as Ver
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Flagship cafe
Retail location
Acton, MA
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