A Toaster or My Family

 

For almost ten years I worked as a CFESA certified commercial kitchen repair technician. I did minor and major repairs from mom and pop establishment to large corporations. Not only did I have to have the knowledge of the equipment I was working on, I also had to know about the end product. I’ve been to classes sponsored by the corporate coffee corporation and learned all of there mistakes and solutions. Unfortunately as the company I was employed at grew they lost their morals. They started forgetting that their customers and dedicated technicians were what made them strong. It was very noticeable that they were catering to only the large corporations and pushing away the little guy, so in 2007 I started Pasquale Carmen llc as a hobby business. Because I loved my job I continued to work for my employer. In November of 2009 I was scolded by my  for taking time off for my Grandmothers funeral. I was told I had to be “more professional”. So as a professional I talked to my family and we decided that June 2010 I will be done working for those unprofessionals and make Pasquale Carmen llc a full time business. Since I learned how to run a business from the mistakes that corporate coffee found solutions fore, and how not to run a business from the mistakes my previous employer are still making Pasquale Carmen llc is quickly increasing in popularity. Never forget your morals and be sure to show appreciation for the people who make you strong.

 

Our Pledge

 

 At Pasquale Carmen llc, we pledge to provide you with the best possible Fair Trade Certified coffee, related products and purchase experience. Because of the personal commitment to our customer base Pasquale Carmen llc will grow and expand into a national chain second to none. During our growth we will continue to strive to make our customers the first and most important part of our business. We promise to work hard in making you feel welcomed for the honor of earning your business.

Small Batch Roasting

We small batch roast for two reasons

 1  We have small roasters.

 2  Its not if you have a roaster fire, its when.

I do not like to rely on one roaster so to reduce down time and because of limited space I have three ten pound roasters. I roast my coffee as it is ordered so it is more cost effective for me to use a smaller roaster. It is also more cost effective to watch ten pounds of coffee go up in flames than twenty plus pounds. I have had a few roaster fires and when it happens I feel I have no chouce but to throw the entire batch out.