Kenya Mamuto AB
Expect Plum, Blackcurrant, and Blackberry from this washed lot.
Kirinyaga, KE · Washed
LightPlumBlack CurrantBlackberry
Well-reviewed roaster
85CBI
$4.25/oz
Roaster · Acton, MA
George Howell Coffee
24 lots in stock, mostly Colombia, Guatemala and Ethiopia.
- In stock
- 24
- House Index · limited data
- 68
- Freshness
- Roast cadence not disclosed
OriginsColombiaGuatemalaEthiopiaYemenKenyaCosta Rica
Roaster at a glance
- Tracked since
- April 202654 lots seen; 24 in stock now
- Origins
- 9 countriesColombia, Costa Rica, Brazil
- Process mix
- Washed 75% · Natural 13% · Other 13%
- Price position
- 11% above what its profiles predictMedian of 13 in-stock lots against the price model
- Sourcing
- 58% of lots name the producer or farm14 of 24
- 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
- 16 items in stock
How Cherrybook Index is calculatedavg coverage 27% · 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 24 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Review71/1005/24 lots · weight 20%
- On-shop ratingsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 30%
- Transparency56.9/10024/24 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- sprudge24/24
- editorial cluster24/24
- stale decay21/24
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
24 in stock · 29 archived
LightFloralCherryPlum+1
Well-reviewed roaster
78CBI
$5.62/oz
Costa Rica Frailes La Minita
Milk Chocolate, Orange, and Maple Syrup on a washed lot.
Central Valley, CR · Washed
LightMilk ChocolateOrangeMaple Syrup
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI
$2.17/oz
Daterra Calabria
Natural lot with Cherry, Walnut, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
Cerrado, BR · Natural
DarkCherryWalnutDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI
$1.92/oz
El Meson Fall Harvest — Medium
Washed lot with Clover Honey, Orange, and Malt in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
MediumHoneyOrangeMalt
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI · sparse
$3.00/oz
El Meson Fall Harvest
Washed lot with Clover Honey, Tangerine, and Grapefruit in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
LightHoneyTangerineGrapefruit
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI · sparse
$3.00/oz
LightPecanOrangeMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
69CBI
$2.08/oz
Tenejapa Medium
Expect Dark Chocolate, Light Caramel, and White Honey from this washed lot.
Chiapas, MX · Washed
MediumDark ChocolateCaramelHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI · sparse
$2.67/oz
MediumPecanNougatDark Chocolate+2
Well-reviewed roaster
66CBI · sparse
$2.08/oz
LightPlumPeachRose
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI · sparse
$2.42/oz
Daterra Sundrop - Medium Roast
Clove, Dark Caramel, and Blueberry on a natural lot.
Cerrado, BR · Natural
MediumCloveCaramelBlueberry
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI · sparse
$2.17/oz
MediumOrangeCherryDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI · sparse
$1.75/oz
Guatemala San Martin
Washed lot with Tangerine, Molasses, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Chimaltenango, GT · Washed
LightTangerineMolassesMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI · sparse
$1.83/oz
LightCloveButterscotchBlueberry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI · sparse
$2.17/oz
Worka Chelbessa, Ethiopia
Jasmine, Honey, and Cherry Blossom on a washed lot.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
LightPeachCherryHoney+1
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI · sparse
$2.17/oz
LightLimeTangerineMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
65CBI · sparse
$3.25/oz
LightOrangeBlack TeaPlum
Well-reviewed roaster
64CBI · sparse
$2.42/oz
DarkWalnutCaramelDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
64CBI · sparse
$1.75/oz
Colombia Cadefihuila Decaf
Washed lot with Caramel, Almond, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
MediumCaramelAlmondDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
64CBI · sparse
$1.83/oz
LightCaramelAlmondBrown Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
64CBI · sparse
$1.83/oz
Worka Chelbessa Medium
Washed lot with Cherry Blossom, Stewed Peach, and Caramel in the cup.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
MediumFloralPeachCaramel+1
Well-reviewed roaster
64CBI · sparse
$2.17/oz
LightOrangeCherryDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
64CBI · sparse
$1.75/oz
MediumOrangePlumDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI · sparse
$2.42/oz
Alchemy Espresso
Roaster flags Nougat, Raspberry Jam, and Dark Caramel in the cup.
Medium-DarkNougatRaspberryCaramel+1
Well-reviewed roaster
62CBI · sparse
$1.67/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
Cold Brew Blend
Roaster flags Walnut, Dark Chocolate, and Stout Beer in the cup.
MediumWalnutDark ChocolateMalt
Well-reviewed roaster
61CBI · sparse
$1.75/oz
Archived (29)
MediumPlumBlackberryDark Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
84CBI
$4.25/oz
Out of stock
El Injerto Red Pacamara
Orange Peel, Anise, and Butterscotch on a washed lot.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
LightOrangeAniseButterscotch
Well-reviewed roaster
80CBI
$6.87/oz
Out of stock
Jardines del Eden Red Sidra, Colombia
Expect Rose, Violet, and Candied Lime from this anaerobic washed lot.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Washed
LightRoseVioletLime+1
Well-reviewed roaster
73CBI · sparse
$11.54/oz
Out of stock
Patio Bonito Anaerobic, Colombia
Expect Chamomile, Papaya, and Grapefruit from this anaerobic washed lot.
Cauca, CO · Anaerobic Washed
LightGrapefruitPapayaChamomile
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI · sparse
$10.04/oz
Out of stock
Kerehaklu Estate
Washed lot with Plum, Black Tea, and Milk Chocolate in the cup.
Chikmagalur, IN · Washed
LightPlumBlack TeaMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI · sparse
$3.62/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 · sparse
$2.83/oz
Out of stock
Las Afiladeras
Expect Hibiscus, Raspberry, and Pomegranate from this washed lot.
Calvas Canton, EC · Washed
LightHibiscusRaspberryPomegranate
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI · sparse
$6.12/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 · sparse
$9.37/oz
Out of stock
Llaqta Pata, Peru
Washed lot with Orange Blossom, Nectarine, and Lychee in the cup.
Cusco, PE · Washed
LightOrange BlossomPeachLychee
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI · sparse
$16.31/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 · sparse
$2.67/oz
Out of stock
Guatemala Finca Concepcion
Expect Nectarine, Light Honey, and Earl Grey from this washed lot.
Jalapa, GT · Washed
LightPeachHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI · sparse
$3.25/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Gesha Village Lot E22
Expect Honeysuckle, Tangerine, and Peach Jam from this anaerobic natural lot.
Bench Sheko, ET · Anaerobic Natural
LightHoneysuckleTangerinePeach
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI · sparse
$10.99/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 · sparse
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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 · sparse
$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 · sparse
$2.67/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Gesha Village Lot 143
Natural lot with Jasmine, Cherry Blossom, and White Grape in the cup.
Bench Sheko, ET · Natural
LightJasmine
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI · sparse
$9.49/oz
Out of stock
Yemen Bani Murrah Lot R4
Natural lot with Peach, Butterscotch, and Honey Blossom in the cup.
Haraaz, YE · Natural
LightPeachButterscotchHoneysuckle
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$21.32/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 · sparse
$2.67/oz
Out of stock
Las Flores Java Experimental
Violet, Grape Gum, and Candied Lime on an experimental / process details: lot.
Colombia · Experimental / Process Details:
LightVioletGrapeLime
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$5.62/oz
Out of stock
Wadi Al-Sail Z110
Expect Dried Raspberry, Spiced Date, and Nutmeg from this natural lot.
Haraz, YE · Natural
LightRaspberryDateNutmeg+5
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$14.80/oz
Out of stock
LightLycheeRoseCherry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$10.62/oz
Out of stock
LightMangoVanillaFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$20.07/oz
Out of stock
LightSugarcaneJasmineRose
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI · sparse
$5.62/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 · sparse
$2.42/oz
Out of stock
LightRoseHoneyCherry
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI · sparse
$3.50/oz
Out of stock
LightFloralPlumCherry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI · sparse
$4.25/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 · sparse
$20.07/oz
Out of stock
El Progreso, Colombia
Washed lot with Wintergreen, Bergamot, and Lemonade in the cup.
Colombia · Washed
LightLemonBergamotHerb
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI · sparse
$5.25/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 · sparse
$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
Press · Sprudge
- George Howell: The Sprudge Twenty Interview2025-11-18·sprudge
An interview with 2025 Sprudge Twenty inductee George Howell.
- 30 Minute Acid Trip: George Howell, Snapchill, And The Quest For Cold Coffee Acidity2024-05-07·sprudge
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On YouTube
8 videos · 574k combined views
8 videos cover George Howell Coffee from reviewers How2Heroes, trueimagesphoto, Roaster Kat, and others.
Coverage from others
- 382k views
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- 98k views
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How2Heroes
- 77k views
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How2Heroes
- 8k views
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trueimagesphoto
- 5k views
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- 2k views
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Roaster Kat
- 2k views
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Coffee Reviews
- 1k views
Why is this cup of coffee $24?
NBC10 Boston
Flagship cafe
Retail location
Acton, MA
Open in maps →George Howell Coffee operates multiple cafe locations including Boston Public Market and Newbury St.
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