Enjoy the perks
By Catherine Neville
Our Montana-based shoot told the story of Roots Kitchen & Cannery, an artisan producer of jams, pickles, syrups and other preserves that capture the vibrant flavor of the (very) short growing season in those northern climes.
Patrick Burr, the owner of Roots, has cultivated relationships throughout the Bozeman region, developing connections with farmers, chefs, teachers and also local coffee shop owners, like Natalie Van Dusen of Treeline Coffee Roasters. Patrick and Natalie have been close for years and she features Roots products on her food menu as well as in her coffee drinks.
Natalie operates two locations in Bozeman where she offers customers insight into her sourcing and roasting practices. With a commitment to direct-sourcing beans, Natalie ensures that the farmers who grow her coffee are paid a fair price for their product. Her roasting facility is wide-open to the patrons at her cafe, so they can watch the skill and craft it takes to ensure perfectly roasted beans.
We are proud to present two of Treeline's coffees here on the Marketplace: their best-selling Blackbeard Espresso and the Decaf Colombia Finca Planadas, which is naturally decaffeinated using a sugarcane process.
If you happen to be in Bozeman, stop by for an arepa topped with Roots' jam, paired with a cup of Natalie's thoughtfully-roasted coffee. You'll be taken in by the warmth of the shop, the welcoming smiles of the staff and the laid-back feel of the clientele. Tell them we said hi.