Timemore Chestnut C3S Pro Review: Pros, Cons and Who It’s For

Timemore Chestnut C3S Pro

Best for: Travelers brewing AeroPress or V60 who want to grind fresh on the spot

“The best-value hand grinder to take on the road.” — Juancho

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The essentials

Price range: $$
Level: Enthusiast
Methods: Pour-over, AeroPress, French press and moka pot
Espresso: It can reach espresso, but dialing in is fiddly
Settings: S2C steel conical burrs, grind adjustment under the burrs, folding crank
Cleaning: Brush it out; keep water off the burrs

Data from the manufacturer and user reviews; the exact, up-to-date price is on Amazon.

Pros

Even grind for the money
Folding crank packs small
Solid metal body

Cons

About 20–25 g at a time: one or two cups
Hand grinding takes time and effort

What owners and experts say

What owners and reviewers like most: even grind for the money; folding crank packs small; solid metal body. The most common complaint: about 20–25 g at a time: one or two cups.

Sources: amp.cnn.com · homecoffeeexpert.com · baristalife.co · coffeegeek.com