
Past Events
April 2019
Open Barista Training
The True Stone coffee lab is a state of the art, SCA-certified facility for all things related to coffee extraction. Twice a month, we open our doors to provide guided training opportunities to the Twin Cities barista community and beyond. This class is open to the general public, but geared toward wholesale partners who want to provide training for new employees or develop advanced techniques for lead baristas and managers. Depending on the needs and interests of our attendees, we…
Find out more »Open Barista Training
The True Stone coffee lab is a state of the art, SCA-certified facility for all things related to coffee extraction. Twice a month, we open our doors to provide guided training opportunities to the Twin Cities barista community and beyond. This class is open to the general public, but geared toward wholesale partners who want to provide training for new employees or develop advanced techniques for lead baristas and managers. Depending on the needs and interests of our attendees, we…
Find out more »May 2019
SCA Coffee Skills – Brewing Intermediate
True Stone is an accredited Premier Training Campus for the Specialty Coffee Association, part of an international educational network allowing coffee professionals around the world access to structured, standardized education and the ability to pursue their dreams of a career in specialty coffee. Overview This course is part of the SCA Coffee Skills Program and covers the intermediate level of the Brewing module Over 2 days, we will cover the core and advanced skills expected from a competent cafe manager, lead barista or brew…
Find out more »Public Coffee Tasting
Join us in the True Stone Coffee Lab for a guided cupping of our favorite seasonal selections! This event is free and open to the public, but we do ask that you RSVP as space is limited. Cupping: The industry standard procedure for tasting, grading and selecting coffees. From the novice to the expert, every sensory enthusiast will find something to take away from the experience.
Find out more »Open House and Latte Art Throwdown
🔥MAY 30/7PM/BE THERE🔥 Come check out the True Stone Roasterie, meet the staff, enjoy food, music, beer and delicious coffee as you watch the Twin Cities’ best baristas battle it out, tournament style, for awesome prizes and the title of Latte Art Champion. Open to the Public ~ Free to attend ~ $5 to compete Purchase your registration online or at the door. Registration closes at 6:30. We throwdown at 7. Yee-haw!
Find out more »June 2019
Open Barista Training
The True Stone coffee lab is a state of the art, SCA-certified facility for all things related to coffee extraction. Twice a month, we open our doors to provide guided training opportunities to the Twin Cities barista community and beyond. This class is open to the general public, but geared toward wholesale partners who want to provide training for new employees or develop advanced techniques for lead baristas and managers. Depending on the needs and interests of our attendees, we…
Find out more »Open Barista Training
The True Stone coffee lab is a state of the art, SCA-certified facility for all things related to coffee extraction. Twice a month, we open our doors to provide guided training opportunities to the Twin Cities barista community and beyond. This class is open to the general public, but geared toward wholesale partners who want to provide training for new employees or develop advanced techniques for lead baristas and managers. Depending on the needs and interests of our attendees, we…
Find out more »Public Coffee Tasting
Join us in the True Stone Coffee Lab for a guided cupping of our favorite seasonal selections! This event is free and open to the public, but we do ask that you RSVP as space is limited. Cupping: The industry standard procedure for tasting, grading and selecting coffees. From the novice to the expert, every sensory enthusiast will find something to take away from the experience.
Find out more »July 2019
Public Coffee Tasting
Join us in the True Stone Coffee Lab for a guided cupping of our favorite seasonal selections! This event is free and open to the public, but we do ask that you RSVP as space is limited. Cupping: The industry standard procedure for tasting, grading and selecting coffees. From the novice to the expert, every sensory enthusiast will find something to take away from the experience.
Find out more »Open Barista Training
The True Stone coffee lab is a state of the art, SCA-certified facility for all things related to coffee extraction. Twice a month, we open our doors to provide guided training opportunities to the Twin Cities barista community and beyond. This class is open to the general public, but geared toward wholesale partners who want to provide training for new employees or develop advanced techniques for lead baristas and managers. Depending on the needs and interests of our attendees, we…
Find out more »Open Barista Training
The True Stone coffee lab is a state of the art, SCA-certified facility for all things related to coffee extraction. Twice a month, we open our doors to provide guided training opportunities to the Twin Cities barista community and beyond. This class is open to the general public, but geared toward wholesale partners who want to provide training for new employees or develop advanced techniques for lead baristas and managers. Depending on the needs and interests of our attendees, we…
Find out more »August 2019
Open Barista Training
The True Stone coffee lab is a state of the art, SCA-certified facility for all things related to coffee extraction. Twice a month, we open our doors to provide guided training opportunities to the Twin Cities barista community and beyond. This class is open to the general public, but geared toward wholesale partners who want to provide training for new employees or develop advanced techniques for lead baristas and managers. Depending on the needs and interests of our attendees, we…
Find out more »Open Barista Training
The True Stone coffee lab is a state of the art, SCA-certified facility for all things related to coffee extraction. Twice a month, we open our doors to provide guided training opportunities to the Twin Cities barista community and beyond. This class is open to the general public, but geared toward wholesale partners who want to provide training for new employees or develop advanced techniques for lead baristas and managers. Depending on the needs and interests of our attendees, we…
Find out more »Public Coffee Tasting
Join us in the True Stone Coffee Lab for a guided cupping of our favorite seasonal selections! This event is free and open to the public, but we do ask that you RSVP as space is limited. Cupping: The industry standard procedure for tasting, grading and selecting coffees. From the novice to the expert, every sensory enthusiast will find something to take away from the experience.
Find out more »SCA Coffee Skills – Barista Intermediate
True Stone is an accredited Premier Training Campus for the Specialty Coffee Association, part of an international educational network allowing coffee professionals around the world access to structured, standardized education and the ability to pursue their dreams of a career in specialty coffee. Overview This course is part of the SCA Coffee Skills Program and covers the intermediate level of the Barista Skills module Over 2 days of class and one of exams, we will cover the core and advanced skills expected from a…
Find out more »September 2019
SCA Coffee Skills – Barista Professional
True Stone is an accredited Premier Training Campus for the Specialty Coffee Association, part of an international educational network allowing coffee professionals around the world access to structured, standardized education and the ability to pursue their dreams of a career in specialty coffee. Overview This course is part of the SCA Coffee Skills Program and covers the highest level of the Barista Skills module Over 3 days of coursework and exams, we will cover advanced skills and knowledge detailing both the theory and…
Find out more »Public Coffee Tasting
Join us in the True Stone Coffee Lab for a guided cupping of our favorite seasonal selections! This event is free and open to the public, but we do ask that you RSVP as space is limited. Cupping: The industry standard procedure for tasting, grading and selecting coffees. From the novice to the expert, every sensory enthusiast will find something to take away from the experience.
Find out more »Open Barista Training
The True Stone coffee lab is a state of the art, SCA-certified facility for all things related to coffee extraction. Twice a month, we open our doors to provide guided training opportunities to the Twin Cities barista community and beyond. This class is open to the general public, but geared toward wholesale partners who want to provide training for new employees or develop advanced techniques for lead baristas and managers. Depending on the needs and interests of our attendees, we…
Find out more »October 2019
Open Barista Training
The True Stone coffee lab is a state of the art, SCA-certified facility for all things related to coffee extraction. Twice a month, we open our doors to provide guided training opportunities to the Twin Cities barista community and beyond. This class is open to the general public, but geared toward wholesale partners who want to provide training for new employees or develop advanced techniques for lead baristas and managers. Depending on the needs and interests of our attendees, we…
Find out more »Open Barista Training
The True Stone coffee lab is a state of the art, SCA-certified facility for all things related to coffee extraction. Twice a month, we open our doors to provide guided training opportunities to the Twin Cities barista community and beyond. This class is open to the general public, but geared toward wholesale partners who want to provide training for new employees or develop advanced techniques for lead baristas and managers. Depending on the needs and interests of our attendees, we…
Find out more »SCA Coffee Skills Foundation Bundle – Brewing and Barista
True Stone is an accredited Premier Training Campus for the Specialty Coffee Association, part of an international educational network where coffee professionals around the world can have access to SCA education and the ability to pursue their dreams of a career in specialty coffee. Overview This course is part of the SCA Coffee Skills Program and covers both Foundation level Barista Skills and Brewing, and is ideally suited for people newer to the coffee industry, who have a focus towards the retail or service…
Find out more »Public Coffee Tasting
Join us in the True Stone Coffee Lab for a guided cupping of our favorite seasonal selections! This event is free and open to the public, but we do ask that you RSVP as space is limited. Cupping: The industry standard procedure for tasting, grading and selecting coffees. From the novice to the expert, every sensory enthusiast will find something to take away from the experience.
Find out more »November 2019
SCA Coffee Skills – Brewing Intermediate
True Stone is an accredited Premier Training Campus for the Specialty Coffee Association, part of an international educational network allowing coffee professionals around the world access to structured, standardized education and the ability to pursue their dreams of a career in specialty coffee. Overview This course is part of the SCA Coffee Skills Program and covers the intermediate level of the Brewing module Over 2 days, we will cover the core and advanced skills expected from a competent cafe manager, lead barista or brew…
Find out more »Public Coffee Tasting
Join us in the True Stone Coffee Lab for a guided cupping of our favorite seasonal selections! This event is free and open to the public, but we do ask that you RSVP as space is limited. Cupping: The industry standard procedure for tasting, grading and selecting coffees. From the novice to the expert, every sensory enthusiast will find something to take away from the experience.
Find out more »December 2019
Open Barista Training
The True Stone coffee lab is a state of the art, SCA-certified facility for all things related to coffee extraction. Twice a month, we open our doors to provide guided training opportunities to the Twin Cities barista community and beyond. This class is open to the general public, but geared toward wholesale partners who want to provide training for new employees or develop advanced techniques for lead baristas and managers. Depending on the needs and interests of our attendees, we…
Find out more »Open Barista Training
The True Stone coffee lab is a state of the art, SCA-certified facility for all things related to coffee extraction. Twice a month, we open our doors to provide guided training opportunities to the Twin Cities barista community and beyond. This class is open to the general public, but geared toward wholesale partners who want to provide training for new employees or develop advanced techniques for lead baristas and managers. Depending on the needs and interests of our attendees, we…
Find out more »February 2020
Basic Barista Techniques
Crafting espresso is an elusive and delicate art. Come visit the True Stone coffee lab where our Specialty Coffee Association-accredited trainers will reveal the secrets behind operating an espresso machine and grinder, producing cafe-quality drinks and even pouring latte art. No previous coffee experience is necessary, we will teach you everything from the ground up! This class will cover the following topics: Brewing and extraction science Basic and advanced espresso technique Milk science and guided latte art design and practice…
Find out more »March 2020
Coffee Brewing 101
Work alongside accredited trainers from the Specialty Coffee Association to learn the basics of coffee extraction, hand-brewing techniques and palate development. By the end of this class, attendees will be able to analyze and dial in a brewing recipe with confidence, and understand the difference between strength and extraction. These skills are easily transferable to home brewing, and students will leave with the knowledge necessary to brew a great cup of coffee every morning! Need to schedule a private, customized…
Find out more »Basic Barista Techniques
Crafting espresso is an elusive and delicate art. Come visit the True Stone coffee lab where our Specialty Coffee Association-accredited trainers will reveal the secrets behind operating an espresso machine and grinder, producing cafe-quality drinks and even pouring latte art. No previous coffee experience is necessary, we will teach you everything from the ground up! This class will cover the following topics: Brewing and extraction science Basic and advanced espresso technique Milk science and guided latte art design and practice…
Find out more »