We had the opportunity to visit a George Howell location in Boston and – after doing some research – knew right away we wanted to feature them at Brothers Coffee. George Howell was created by, you guessed it, George Howell after he sold his previous coffee chain to Starbucks. With his new project, Howell emphasized identifying and roasting the highest quality coffee he could.

Along with this vision, Howell and his daughter began visiting producers to develop and maintain those key relationships. Their direct trade policy has 4 key parts:

1. We seek quality producers through the many networks George Howell has connected with over his thirty-five years in specialty coffee.
2. We source our coffees as directly as possible to provide maximum incentive to the fine craftspeople who produce what we celebrate.
3. We strive to deliver the farmer’s product with the most precision possible from export to cup.
4. We strive to make all our public interfaces highly educational and fun.

We’re excited to be able to send out George Howell’s delicious coffee and know our subscribers will love it!