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True Stone Coffee Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for True Stone Coffee Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsTrue Stone Coffee RoastersMinnesota coffee roastersUgandaEthiopiaColombiaBrazilIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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True Stone Coffee Roasters is a St. Paul-based specialty coffee company that focuses on small-batch roasting and professional barista training. Originally established as a cafe, the company has evolved into a full-service roastery and equipment provider for the local coffee community. They emphasize freshness by roasting in batches of 60 pounds or less and maintaining an SCA-accredited training facility.

Ownership
True Stone Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-owned business founded by Bruce and Charlene Olson.
Founded
2003
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its small-batch roasting process, operating an SCA-accredited training lab, and providing comprehensive wholesale support for cafes and businesses in the Twin Cities.
Sourcing countries
Uganda · Ethiopia · Colombia · Brazil
Farm-level sourcing
The company sources coffee from small farms and cooperatives. They identify specific origins and producers for their 'Producer Select Series', such as the Kigezi Valley in Uganda and the Serra Negra region in Brazil.
Notable coffees
  • — Uganda Kigezi Valley
  • — Brazil Black Mountain (Serra Negra)
  • — Ethiopia Konga
  • — Dark Colombia
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-24. 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 identifies specific regions and producer-select lots, it does not consistently publish the names of individual farmers for every single-origin offering.

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