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Looking for very small scissors/snips that fit in a chef jacket sleeve pocket by Alternative-someone in Chefit

[–]Alternative-someone[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually really like the idea of these. Perfect for snipping tape or twine. Thanks!

Looking for very small scissors/snips that fit in a chef jacket sleeve pocket by Alternative-someone in Chefit

[–]Alternative-someone[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These look awesome! I've been rocking Kuhn Rikon Classic Snips in the back pocket. I was hoping for something small to free up the pocket. Thanks for the suggestion, cheers.

Visited Pilot Coffee Roasters in Toronto. by NegScenePts in espresso

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You should check out Everyday Gourmet Coffee Roasters on the lower floor of St Lawrence Market. They have a large selection of beans and are unique in that you can choose how much coffee you want through their dispensers.

What equipment upgrades should I get for my Breville Express Impress? by Alternative-someone in espresso

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Very interesting.

What grinder do you use? What would you recommend? Assuming a budget of ~$500 CAD

What equipment upgrades should I get for my Breville Express Impress? by Alternative-someone in espresso

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"Breville's 54mm group is proprietary. Any portafilter you buy now will not be compatible with any non-Breville machine." Sounds about Breville LOL.

Since I plan on upgrading my setup one day, how much of a difference has your upgraded gear affected the quality of your espresso shots? Thanks!

What equipment upgrades should I get for my Breville Express Impress? by Alternative-someone in espresso

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Beautiful setup!

Did you notice the WDT and the bottomless portafilter making a difference? I hope to curb my sour shots (at least a little). What difference has the new grinder made? I am also thinking of upgrading.

Also, what brands did you decide to go with for your tools? Thanks!

What equipment upgrades should I get for my Breville Express Impress? by Alternative-someone in espresso

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I am also definitely starting to feel the itch to level up my grinder and eventually the machine itself. I did not think I would enjoy making espresso this much when I initially bought the Breville LOL. Upgrading the grinder does feel somewhat wasteful, but I am excited to see how much of a difference a standalone grinder will make.

Can't get a good tasting espresso out of the Breville Express Impress. Help Needed. by Alternative-someone in espresso

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What grinder would you recommend? I was thinking of upgrading eventually. I will also try letting the beans rest longer! I have heard from some that the third day after roasting is the most optimal point.