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Whitefish, Montana · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Montana Coffee Traders
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsMontana Coffee TradersEthiopiaCosta RicaCentral AmericaSouth AmericaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
Visit Montana Coffee Traders's site Montana Coffee Traders is a long-standing specialty coffee roaster based in Whitefish, Montana, operating out of a historic farmhouse. They focus on providing high-quality, ethically sourced coffee through a variety of organic and Fair Trade offerings. In addition to their roasting operations, they maintain several cafés across the Flathead Valley.
Ownership
Montana Coffee Traders is an independent, family-owned business that has been operating out of its original farmhouse location in Whitefish, Montana, since its founding.
Founded
1981
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
They are known for being one of Montana's oldest and most prominent specialty coffee roasters, recognized for their long-standing commitment to sustainable, Fair Trade, and organic coffee practices.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Costa Rica · Central America · South America
Farm-level sourcing
The brand primarily sources coffee based on taste and quality, often focusing on blends from Central and South America. While they maintain direct relationships with specific producers like Café Monteverde in Costa Rica, they generally do not publish farm-level details for their entire catalog, noting that many small farms lack formal organic certification despite using sustainable practices.
Notable coffees
- — Café Monteverde Natural
- — Organic Treasure Blend
- — Montana Blend
- — Grizzly Blend
- — Organic Montana Morning
- — Rising Wolf
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-27. It is not a review: we have not tasted this brand's coffee. Ownership, roasting and sourcing claims belong to the brand and its published materials. While the brand highlights specific direct-trade relationships like Café Monteverde, they do not provide a comprehensive list of all farms or washing stations for their broader range of blends and single-origin offerings.