Howler
A meticulously crafted espresso blend that performs beautifully in milk-based drinks while standing confidently on its own. We pair a buttery, fruit-forward natural Brazil with a chocolatey Central American coffee, creating a medium-roasted blend with exceptional balance and versatility. Pull as espresso to experience its full-bodied richness, with distinctive notes of almond butter, dark chocolate, and red grape lingering through the finish. When combined with steamed milk, Howler develops a creamy sweetness that perfectly complements cappuccinos and lattes.
Tasting Notes
Almond Butter, Dark Chocolate, and Red Grape
Roast Level
Medium-dark
Body
Well Rounded
Acidity
Low & Sweet
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Select "Subscribe & Save" and then choose the frequency that you want to get fresh roasted coffee and syrups to your door.
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CUPS PER BAG SIZE
Freshness Tip: Choose the size that you'll drink within 3 to 4 weeks
12 ounces
~18 cups
5 pounds
~121 cups
These coffee beans and the roast level are perfect for my espresso machine. It’s full bodied, but never bitter. Love it!
Nice! Full-bodied but never bitter is what Howler's chasing. Thank you for the note.
This is absolutely delicious! It’s a perfect shot every time. It’s smooth and tastes just like I’m sitting at the shop.
Hey Kiersten, sounds like you've got Howler dialed in. Enjoy!
Tasty! I like to cut it with Brute in my moka pot.
Very good!! My new choice for my daily espresso at home.
Yes! Howler is one we're really proud of, and daily espresso at home is right where it shines. Thanks!
Without a doubt, the best espresso beans I have ever used. I have tried several competitors and the frothy beans just always hit home every time. Thank you so much!
Hey Millie, that means a lot. Howler is one we're really proud of and we're stoked it keeps hitting home for you. Thanks for making us part of your routine!
Tried this for the first time and loved the blend!
Hey Nichole, thanks for giving Howler a try! Hope it earns a spot in your rotation!
Enjoying coffee every morning on the Borderland
This coffee has a rich flavor and is perfect for my morning brew
Hey Ellen, love hearing that Howler earned a spot in your morning brew. Thanks so much!
We have been using Howler coffee beans for around 3 years.This year we moved about an hour away to our closest location and decided to put it on a subscription. We love how easy it is and the savings, plus the rewards! However the last few bags, we believe have been roasted differently. Even the scent of the beans has changed.
Hey Lourdes, thanks for being a long-time Howler fan. We work hard to keep our roasts consistent batch to batch, so this feedback really helps.
I'll pass it along to our roasters to look into, and we'll follow up with you directly. Thank you!
Great flavor and robust
Hey Genevieve, so glad Howler is hitting the mark for you. It's one of our favorites for exactly that, big flavor with some real backbone. Thanks for the kind words!
Morning motivation.
Hey Janet, thanks so much! Stoked to hear Howler gets you moving!
I love this coffee so much and I love the frothy monkey team just as much. Thank you guys for what you do.
Hey Michael, thanks for taking the time to share this! Stoked your enjoying Howler. Can't wait to share this with the team. Thanks!
I really enjoyed this!
Hey Katie, stoked Howler hit the spot! Thanks for the note.
I love the Howler espresso coffee from Frothy Monkey! It is my favorite.
Hey Karen, stoked Howler's your go-to. It's built for exactly that. Thanks so much!
This is such a great value for a coffee lover like myself. I love being able to support a local shop, too!
Hey Lorene, great value and supporting local. Both of those matter to us too. Thank you!
My wife and I always try new coffee as we travel and Frothy Monkey Howler continues to remain in our top 2 coffees we’ve ever had! It’s smooth, nice chocolate notea amd no bitterness at all!
Hey Dave, we'll take top 2! Thank you for keeping Howler in the mix.
Delicious coffee.
Thanks Heidi!
I love ‘Howler’! I started with 12 south, when trying out Frothy Monkey, but the Howler is amazing!
Hey Alicia, Howler and 12South makes a great pair. Thanks for giving both a try!
Awesome coffee - tried many specialty roasters and frothy always remains my favorite. Flavor is consistent, rich, and balanced. It always pulls so consistently on espresso. Very repeatable and interacts really well with milk in a latte as well. Only hard part here is not drinking too much at once! Keep up the good work you are really brightening a lot of peoples day!
Hey James, consistent, rich, and balanced. That's exactly what we're going for with Howler. Thank you for the note.
Great smooth taste and strong enough to get me going in the morning.
Hey Kelly, smooth plus strong is the sweet spot. Thanks!
I love 12 south! Howler was just as good! Not quite as smooth as 12 south but with more flavor! I love them both!
Hey BT, 12South and Howler is a strong rotation to have. Thanks so much!
The value to quality ratio here is great with the first time discount and free shipping for 3 bags (I got 36 oz of beans for 43 bucks, on par with local Texas roasters). And as a Nashville native transplanted elsewhere, it’s nice that I can get it shipped. The beans I got appeared to have been roasted the day they were shipped, and for an espresso enthusiast who wants the freshest beans so I can let them off-gas on my time, this is always a concern about this when ordering online, and a huge relief receive this fresh. Pulls a consistently tasty shot. Will definitely buy again.
Hey Davis, thanks so much for the thoughtful write-up and for letting us into your morning routine from Texas. Freshness matters to us too, so we're stoked it showed up right. Appreciate you making the trip back via a bag of Howler.
I love the flavor, the aroma and the smell. There’s no better coffee than at home !
Hey Rom, home is where the best coffee is. Thank you!
We love this coffee. It’s one of our favorites!
Hey Lawrence, thanks so much! Love that it's made the favorites list.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Your coffee ships fresh. We roast throughout the week and pack orders as they come in to ensure you're getting beans at their peak.
- Orders placed Monday–Thursday before 2pm CST ship the next business day.
- Orders placed Monday–Thursday after 2pm CST ship within two business days.
- Orders placed Friday–Sunday are packed on Monday and ship within 1-2 business days.
During holidays and promotional periods, please allow 2-3 additional business days for processing and shipping.
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We offer four grind options to match how you're brewing:
- Drip / Pour-Over — Works for automatic drip machines, pour-over brewers (V60, Kalita, Chemex), and AeroPress. This is the most versatile grind and covers most home brewing methods.
- Fine (Espresso) — Ground specifically for espresso machines. It's very fine, which means it'll over-extract and taste bitter or chalky if you use it in drip or pour-over methods. Only use this if you're pulling shots.
- French Press — Coarser grind for traditional French Press brewing, cold brew, or large-batch Chemex (60+ grams of coffee). The larger grind size prevents over-extraction during longer steep times.
- Cold Brew — Coarse grind optimized for cold brew methods with extended steeping (12-24 hours). Similar to French Press but dialed in for cold water extraction.
Not sure? Drip / Pour-Over is your safest bet if you're brewing with anything other than an espresso machine or doing cold brew.
- Drip / Pour-Over — Works for automatic drip machines, pour-over brewers (V60, Kalita, Chemex), and AeroPress. This is the most versatile grind and covers most home brewing methods.
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Coffee brewing sits somewhere between science and personal preference. There's no single "right" way, just the way that works for you.
We've put together brew guides for:- Chemex
- Kalita Wave 185
- French Press
- Auto-Drip Brewer
- Cold Brew
- Single-Serve
Visit our brewing page here.
Each guide covers ratios, grind size, and timing. These technical foundations help you dial in your perfect coffee. From there, it's yours to adjust. A little more coffee for boldness, a slightly coarser grind for clarity, water temperature shifts for sweetness or brightness. The variables matter, but so does what you actually enjoy drinking.
Start with a guide that matches your equipment, brew a few rounds, and notice what changes when you tweak one thing at a time. That's how you find your version.
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We offer signature and single-origin coffees that range from light to dark roast, each crafted to highlight different flavor profiles and brewing methods.
- 12South — Our most versatile medium roast. Works beautifully as drip, cold brew, or espresso.
- Brunch — A vibrant light roast breakfast blend. Perfect for pour-over or drip.
- Brute — Bold, creamy, and comforting. A darker roast best brewed in a French press.
- Howler — Our espresso blend. Medium roast that shines in milk drinks but stands strong on its own.
- Eventide Decaf — Full-bodied, dark-roasted decaf. Naturally processed using a chemical-free method. Perfect for evenings.
- Midshift Half Caff — Half the caffeine, full flavor. Balanced medium roast that works any time of day.
- Frothy Cold Brew — Developed for cold extraction but versatile across methods. Naturally sweet.
- Single-Origin Coffees - Our rotating selection showcases beans from specific farms and regions. Selections change seasonally based on harvest and availability.
- 12South — Our most versatile medium roast. Works beautifully as drip, cold brew, or espresso.