# George Howell: The Godfather Of Specialty Coffee

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Podcast: [The Coffee Show with Kirk Pearson](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-coffee-show-with-kirk-pearson-7331229)
Published: 2026-06-16T14:00:26+00:00
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## Resource

George Howell is the Founder of George Howell Coffee and one of the most influential forces in the coffee industry ever. Many know him as the man who created the Frappuccino, which he sold the rights of to Starbucks. Such was his influence in the 90’s he sold all of his venues to Starbucks as well, and has devoted his entire life to the betterment of the specialty coffee industry. In this podcast Kirk and George discuss tech in coffee, what concerns him and what the future holds. Plus, Kirk and George reflect on his life, which he is writing about in his biography. Things get emotional when we look back and ponder the world he will leave behind. A bucket list moment for Kirk, an extraordinary podcast for you. Enjoy.

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