Timemore Chestnut C2 Grinder
The C Series is an impressive addition to Timemore's line of coffee hand grinders, designed to deliver excellent grind quality while keeping costs down. The Timemore C3 stands out with its innovative use of plastic components, including the internal body, which reduces weight and increases capacity without compromising performance. Key to the C3’s superior performance is the included Spike-to-Cut (S2C) 660 burr set, inspired by the popular S2C 860 burrs in the Chestnut X. This ensures exceptional grind consistency and quality for a range of brewing methods. The C3 features dual-bearing stabilization, using a reliable spring mechanism to lock the inner burr into position and ball bearings to secure the grind shaft. This design guarantees precise grinding with every use. The well-engineered handle connection ensures a smooth, effortless turning experience, adding to the grinder's overall precision. Additionally, the new and improved grounds bin is crafted from aluminum, enhancing durability and providing a static-free grinding experience. Lightweight, efficient, and precise, the Timemore Chestnut C3 Grinder is a perfect companion for any coffee enthusiast seeking quality and convenience in a hand grinder.
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4 mentions from real owners
- #1Dec 3, 2025
Looking for a pepper grinder that doesn’t leave a mess (and won’t fall apart in a year)
Manual coffee grinders work just fine and tend to be cheaper/much easier to fill. I'm using a Timemore C2 coffee grinder (at the time \~$50) for pepper after I upgraded to a Commandante
View on Redditopen_in_new - #2Dec 1, 2025
Looking for an electric coffee grinder
The Encore is solid but honestly for V60 you're gonna want something with better particle consistency. Maybe look into the Timemore C2 hand grinder instead - way better grind quality for pour over and should be under budget
View on Redditopen_in_new - #3Feb 1, 2025
Where do I find a good manual coffee grinder?
I’ll skip the Hario grinders, despite everything else in their range being amazing. They use ceramic burrs which take forever to ground, and their grinder shafts do not run on bearings which lead to a lot of play. I used the Timemore c2 which I highly recommend. Runs through beans at about 20g/30s in a reasonable medium ground for aeropress.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #4Jan 3, 2025
What home coffee essentials have held up and lasted you over time?
If you don't want to have any electric compliments to worry about & have use of both hands, there's some great manual coffee grinders that don't take much effort to use (something about ball bearings makes it easier than the cheap ones); there's a few I've seen recommended on r/pourover & r/coffee & I'm sure there's some with more established longevity but the Timemore C3 I found on sale for $40 has been working well If espresso is your thing, the stainless steel (not aluminum) Italian stovetop moka pots should be a good choice, you do have to pay attention to when to take it off the heat but it's far more likely to last any complicated espresso machine
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