TIMEMORE Chestnut C2S Manual Coffee Grinder Capacity 25g with CNC Stainless Steel Conical Burr, Internal Adjustable Setting, Double Bearing Positioning, Hand Grinder Gift (C2S Black)

One of the best hand grinders under $200.
Unbeatable price/performance. If you’re considering the C2 get this one as it comes with the upgraded E&B burr which would cost you about $40 to retrofit plus it has more capacity.This review largely mirros my review for the C2 with updates for the differences.Pros:• Solidly built• Grind adjustment is all metal• Plenty of adjustment steps• Large capacity (~ 30gm)• Sharp well-cut burrs• “E&B” burr is an upgrade (over the C2 model)• Knurling on housing gives good grip• Comes with storage bag and cleaning brush• Breaks down quick for easily for cleaning• Moving part rides on bearingsCons:• Internal supports are plastic (though they seem really robust)• Grounds get stuck in sharp corner of bottom camber. Would be better with a rounded or chamfered edge down there.• Stepped adjustment• Not as portable as smaller grindersAll in all this is a FANTASTIC grinder even if you don’t consider the current price. Even over $100 this would still be a brilliant deal. Easily holds it own with grinders that cost more than twice as much.It’s essentially identical to the C2 except it’s taller (more capacity) and also has the upgraded E&B center burr.Really solidly built. Feels weighty in the hand, grinds smootly, the knurling gives good grip on the housing and good leverage with the handle.Much bettter than “budget” grinders that are in this price range. They simply don’t compare. This punches well above its price point.Summary: You cannont go wrong with this grinder, you just get so much quality and usability for your money. This really is all you need.

Great grinder that has held up after 3.5 years of daily use
I purchased this grinder in March 2021. I was looking for a quality grinder without breaking the bank. When I saw this in Amazon, I was a bit skeptical about the quality because of it being made in China. It turned out that after 3.5 years of daily use (I grind coffee with it almost every day), it has held up just fine. When it was new, the grinder cut coffee beans like butter. After a few months, I did notice that I needed to use a bit more force to grind the same beans. To me, it’s acceptable given the inevitable wear and tear from daily use. Since then, the performance of this grinder became stable without further deterioration. In addition, during the first year, I dropped this grinder to the floor and caused a crack in the structure that holds the shaft and I was worrying about it would break apart soon. However, it did just fine for two years.One downside of this grinder is that it can only hold about 22-24 grams of beans at once. If I need stronger coffee, I will have to fill the beans, grind them, empty the container twice.Overall I am satisfied with this product.

Muy buena molienda, fácil de usar, silencioso. tiene una goma debajo antideslizante. Es muy cómodo

After much research came across this grinder ensuring to get the latest C3 version with ceramic grinding blades and the metal top on the handle (versus old plastic version). My old electric blade grinder just caused the coffee to have a bitter taste and was on a quest to make the perfect at home cup of coffee versus the poor restaurant grades or guchi priced coffee stands. I coupled this with my Airscape Bean canister holder which keeps beans from my local hand milled shop super fresh (due to the release of all air) and my Aeropress single press coffee maker for a perfect cup of coffee. This grinder works perfectly although took a bit to figure out you must have the handle on as per instructions to make the grind selection level on the bottom. Do think this could be improved as it’s based on counting clicks versus a visual selection feature. The first cup of coffee was so delicious I slurped it down in seconds versus the usual slow slip. Hubby was highly impressed with the resulting coffee as well, and every day its great to look forward to a great cup of coffee. Also grinds espresso beans great for a perfect latte. The unit is a very well made heavy duty piece and although thought it pricey for a hand grinder (waited for a sale), it will easily pay for itself without having to buy a coffee every day. Bonus is I can make a great cup of coffee on my RV travels as well. My only recommendation to the manufacturers would be to create a stand much like the ones you attach to a small propane cannister as this would allow you to better support the unit on the counter as you grind your beans. Found this the better way as you need to hold the unit upright for even distribution/grinding. Would highly recommend this unit which works simply and portably to achieve a fantastic cup of coffee. Am convinced that a burr grinder outperforms the other as every cup the bean flavour is perfectly smooth to the last drop. Great invention indeed.