The end of the 20th century on the Russian coffee market was marked by the emergence of their own coffee companies. It was at this time, in 1992, that an American with Russian roots, Alexander Malchik, came to Russia. He brought with him a couple of jars of aromatic Arabica, which marked the beginning of coffee production in a small rented room occupied by Malchik.
Then it looked something like this. The small room was filled with bags of green beans of the best varieties of 100% Arabica, there was also a roaster and a computer. The founder and a group of like-minded people slept, ate, and sat on these bags. This is how Montana Coffee, the largest coffee holding to date, was born. The work was based on two ideas: the consumer will always receive freshly roasted grains, and only the best high-mountain plantations will be used.
Montana Coffee are true coffee innovators. They were the first to introduce a flavored coffee drink and decaffeinated representatives to the Russian market.
The company has its own production of instant coffee, and also offers consumers freshly roasted whole and ground Arabica beans. This company does not need advertising, since true connoisseurs have long paid attention to its products and do not let them out of their favourites. Let's look at what this domestic producer, pioneer and innovator in the coffee market is proud of.
Founder of Montana Coffee Alexander Malchik
The Montana Coffee Corporation initiated changes to the Russian GOST for roasted coffee to increase the requirements for its quality. Today the brand occupies one of the leading positions among Russian producers, offering premium coffee, elite single varieties and the widest selection of flavored blends (mixtures of several varieties).
Raw materials and production
For their blends, company representatives use exclusively 100% Arabica from selected plantations. No random stock purchases, they know exactly where, by whom and under what conditions coffee cherries are grown, who collects them and how they are processed.
Roasting takes place in Russia, and the company is a direct partner of Italian coffee machine manufacturers, so it works with the best equipment. The company's chief technologist took 1st place in the world cup testing championship, and distinguishes the finest nuances of tastes.
When buying Montana coffee, you can be sure that you are drinking a premium drink.
A little history
In 1992, the company started with a small rented room above the Tagansky grocery store, and such was its success that within two years it joined the Specialty Coffee Association from America, and then the European Association. It was this company that was the first in the domestic market to offer flavored grains, as well as decaf.
The end of the 20th century on the Russian coffee market was marked by the emergence of their own coffee companies. It was at this time, in 1992, that an American with Russian roots, Alexander Malchik, came to Russia. He brought with him a couple of jars of aromatic Arabica, which marked the beginning of coffee production in a small rented room occupied by the Boy.
Today, the brand occupies one of the leading positions among Russian producers, offering premium coffee, elite single varieties and the widest selection of flavored blends.
Monosort Collection (coffee from different countries)
These are mixtures collected either in one country or from a specific plantation. Each species is named after the country in which it was collected. So…
Mexico - the taste of the drink is bright chocolate, with a nutty tint. The aroma is full, long aftertaste with a hint of buttercream and chocolate.
Guatemala is a balanced coffee, the taste is deep with a slight sourness, vaguely reminiscent of rye bread. Chocolate-nut aroma.
Costa Rica - a unique mature taste filled with wine notes, giving sharpness and richness. The aroma is rich in subtle tones of almonds, candied fruits, dried fruits. Long amazing aftertaste.
Nicaragua - coffee has a very pleasant creamy texture. The aroma is filled with tones of dark chocolate and dried fruit. The taste is sweet, creamy, with light notes of prunes.
El Salvador - the aroma echoes notes of bread, nuts, flowers and dried apricots. Exquisite fresh taste contains noble, restrained shades of fruits and berries. The aftertaste shows chocolate.
Brazil is a drink with a slight pleasant sourness, the rich taste is complemented by notes of tangerine, nuts and wine. The aroma smells of sweet milk chocolate and bread. Colombia - this coffee has a soft taste, filled with tones of spices and the fruitiness of apples.
Kenya - spicy taste conveys hints of citrus sharpness and a deep juicy berry note. The fresh, long finish carries a tropical aroma, with notes of spices and wild berries.
Ethiopia is a balanced coffee with an intense floral aroma. Fills with shades of caramel, black currant, candied fruits. The palate is filled with a creamy note with a subtle hint of honey and melon.
Burundi - the mixture has a delicate and noble taste. The sweet aroma conveys hints of pear and nut. This interesting coffee has an aftertaste that contains spicy notes.
Rwanda is a drink with a balanced, calm taste, muted by a pleasant spiciness. The aroma is soft fruity, with notes of chocolate and nuts. Long silky aftertaste.
Sulawesi - the texture of the drink is refined and dense. The unique aroma is filled with the warmth of seeds and bread. The taste is exquisite with hints of almond and blueberry.
Sumatra - has a sweet spicy aroma. The taste has caramel tones and also tastes like oatmeal cookies and buttercream. Long, smoothly growing aftertaste.
Java is a juicy coffee with a tangy creaminess. The soft taste borders on notes of berries and herbs. A drink in tandem with milk reveals a light chocolate taste.
Please note that the taste and aroma shades are described by technologists, they are subtle, these are not aromatization with syrups, but natural tones.
Where does the unique aroma of Montana Coffee begin?
Montana Coffee are true coffee innovators. They were the first to introduce a flavored coffee drink and decaffeinated representatives to the Russian market.
The company has its own production of instant coffee, and also offers consumers freshly roasted whole and ground Arabica beans. This company does not need advertising, since true connoisseurs have long paid attention to its products and do not let them out of their favourites. Let's look at what this domestic producer, pioneer and innovator in the coffee market is proud of.
The fruits of the coffee tree ripen unevenly, so harvesting is done manually. Premium green grains are selected according to 15 criteria. It is dried under natural conditions in the sun; during storage and transportation, humidity standards are strictly observed. It is this quality of beans that goes to Montana coffee factories.
The next, very important stage is frying. The green grain has an astringent herbal taste without any aroma. During roasting, volatile and non-volatile compounds are formed in it, which subsequently give the drink a complete taste and deep aroma that delighted humanity centuries ago.
Collection Gold
This includes unique and perfect coffees. Let's take a closer look at them.
Jamaica Blue Mountain is an impeccable variety of Arabica, an expensive, rare variety. He is considered the king of coffee. The floral aroma and sweet taste harmonize perfectly with the piquancy of the green apple. The result is a sophisticated drink, full of character and strength.
Yellow Bourbon is the best Arabica variety harvested from Brazilian plantations. The drink is sweet, slightly sour, dense and refined. It vividly conveys the tones of buttercream and nuts. This variety is distinguished by the bright yellow color of its berries.
Kopi Luwak is the rarest exotic variety. The taste combines sweetness and slight bitterness. The aroma is chocolate-nutty with spicy notes.
Galapagos - a deep, austere taste echoes frivolous notes of flowers, berries and fruits. The variety is distinguished by noble acidity and a long, pleasant aftertaste.
Collection of flavored blends
Bavarian chocolate – available in beans and ground form. The invigorating chocolate taste and aroma will be appreciated by all coffee lovers in the morning.
Irish cream is produced both in grains and in ground form. Popular all over the world due to its unusual combination of Irish whiskey flavors and the most delicate cream. Refers to dessert coffee.
Luwak coffee from Vietnam
French vanilla – packaged in beans and ground. The pleasantly sweet aftertaste and unusually intoxicating aroma will delight anyone.
Hazelnut – from the name it is clear that coffee has a delicately nutty taste and rich aroma.
Chocolate almonds – available in beans and ground. The taste and aroma of the drink attracts with its chocolate and nut notes.
Blood orange - produced both in grains and in a ground state. The freshly prepared drink has an amazing aftertaste of Curacao liqueur.
Pralines are packaged in grains, the taste contains almonds and notes of dark chocolate.
Coffee from this series is packaged in bags weighing 0.5 and 1 kg.
Collection UNIQUE
Includes specialty coffees. It has truly unique taste qualities, several times superior to the Specialty monosort series. It belongs to the elite class segment and is delivered to retail outlets with a high price category.
Columbia Manaure la Milagrosa – from the Cesar region of Colombia. Wheat, mint, caramel and honey aromas, the taste has a slight lingonberry bitterness and the sourness of green plums. The aftertaste has grapefruit and dried fruit tones.
Ethiopia Gedeo Kore - from the Gedeo Zone, Kochere district, plantation in the village of Kore, Arabica type - Yergacheffe. Berries and dried fruits in the aromatic component, sea buckthorn sourness and chocolate sweetness in each serving.
El Salvador La Divina Providencia – from the volcanic slopes of a mountain range in El Salvador, blends of Kenyan, Red and Orange bourbon. The flavor profile is bright, multi-faceted, chocolate-tropical, blackberry and blackcurrant sweetness.
Sumatra Pilihan - the aromatic profile consists of currant and honey notes, passion fruit and spicy tones are felt.
Kenya Nandi Hills Kambiri AB - smells of fruity pulp, thick dark caramel, tastes of blackberry and honey, with an aftertaste of citrus and chokeberry.
Since there are very few grains, these varieties will not always be on sale. But if you consider yourself a coffee lover, you should definitely try them.
Espresso blends
This category offers many blends (18 types) for making espresso, and it is best to prepare it in a coffee machine. These may be single beans or blends, but all different types of beans are always roasted separately to bring out their best characteristics. Here are the most popular ones.
Classic espresso blend is a well-balanced blend for espresso machines. It has a soft and long taste without bitterness.
Espresso blend No. 3 is a mixture of several types of coffee of different roast levels. The taste is soft with a slight bitterness. These mixtures are offered in 500 and 100 gram bags.
Reviews
Judging by the reviews, consumers really like Montana coffee. There is no negativity or disappointment online, and ratings like 4/5 are justified by the fact that it is “expensive.” Taste and aroma characteristics receive the highest ratings:
“This is just perfect! There is a precise balance between all the notes, and the smell, when you open the pack, drives you crazy. I want a cup right away, then another and another! Incredibly delicious!” – Alina, 22 years old
“If I could give it 6 out of 5, I would. Montana coffee is worth it. I buy it for home, and only treat valuable partners at the office. Unsurpassed. I sincerely recommend.” – Vladislav, Moscow, director
Montana coffee also receives good reviews from the following establishments:
“We opened a coffee shop with the help of Montana, first we took a starter package for 15 types of espresso, they taught us everything, made drink cards, and the baristas were trained. Then we switched to a full package (40 single varieties) and we have our own regular guests and connoisseurs of these drinks. 5+ cooperation!” – Oleg, St. Petersburg
In general, Montana coffee is definitely worth trying. Choose a blend that interests you, and soon you will also appreciate all the benefits of a premium drink!
Prices and where to buy
The cost of Montana coffee is slightly higher than average, and this is understandable - the brand offers a truly high-quality, premium product. But there are also fairly inexpensive items, in small packages, so that everyone can try something new.
Here are just a few examples:
- Bavarian chocolate beans, 150 grams – 250 rubles;
- Flavored, grains, 100g – 200 rubles;
- Viennese roast, grain, 500 g – 1200 rub.;
- For those who are interested in the exotic - Kopi Luwak, 500 g - 13,000 rub.
Montana coffee is sold in many chain supermarkets, including Perekrestok, Auchan, and Utkonos. It can be ordered online or found in select retail outlets.
Summing up
The Montana brand is among the best brands in Russia that carefully care about the quality of their products. They never use Robusta, only 100% Arabica.
The range of Montana products is quite wide; there is a special type for every coffee gourmet with the most sophisticated preferences. Today you can see more than 30 varieties of Montana coffee: single-origin from different countries of the world; flavored varieties; special roast coffee; golden collection of exclusive varieties; Decaf - decaffeinated coffee and espresso blend.
