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Folklore Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Folklore Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsFolklore CoffeeMontana coffee roastersEthiopiaGuatemalaBrazilCosta RicaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Folklore Coffee is a micro-roastery based in Conrad, Montana, established by a couple with a background in East Africa to serve their local rural community. The brand emphasizes thoughtful, small-batch roasting and aims to provide high-quality specialty coffee to both local patrons and national customers. They balance a commitment to community relationships with a focus on technical roasting excellence.

Ownership
Folklore Coffee is an independent, family-owned business founded by Andy and Anna Pollard.
Founded
2014
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Folklore Coffee is known for bringing specialty coffee to rural Montana and for its award-winning roasting, having competed on a global scale in the Golden Bean competition.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Guatemala · Brazil · Costa Rica
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources coffee from various countries and works with distributors to procure beans. While they provide information about the farmer and tasting notes for their monthly coffee club, they generally market their offerings by region or blend name rather than specific farm-level traceability for all products.
Notable coffees
  • — Heart and Hyperbole Espresso
  • — Ethiopia Guji Natural
  • — Blue Collar Blend
  • — The Dark One
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Folklore Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2026-10-08 · Live in MT Real Estate
Cut Bank's Fall Is Running Through One Main Street Building

A local business profile highlights that the Marketplace on Main in Cut Bank, Montana, serves coffee roasted by the Conrad-based Folklore Coffee. The location functions as a small-business incubator and local-products marketplace.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-27. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand mentions working with distributors and provides some farmer information for their subscription club, specific farm names for their standard retail lineup are not consistently published on their website.

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