Comments on: TIMEMORE Chestnut C3S PRO Manual Coffee Grinder, Stainless Steel S2C Conical Burr Coffee Grinder, Hand Coffee Grinder with Foldable Handle, Adjustable Grind Setting for Espresso to French Press, Black

By: Phillip L.

Phillip L. — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 14:47:20 +0000

Great Grinder! Annoying Bag…
I bought the TIMEMORE Chestnut C3 Pro during a brief sale/discount period for $71.20. At this price it was the same as the sale on their C2 Fold model and the reviews I watched only put the C3 slightly ahead (the C2 can grind faster with the previous set of burrs so it had some trade-offs between the two). So, at that price, it seems to be fantastic!As I write this review it is at $89.99… and I think that probably makes a comparative view against other grinders a good idea. I like the grinder, but at this price point it’s worth looking at the competition just to see if you can get something equivalent slightly cheaper or something better at about the same price.Ok, so, moving away from the “value for money against competition” consideration, do I like the grinder? Yes! I am very pleased with it. Build quality is good and it feels like a very solid construction. The grind action is smooth, pleasant, and easy. It grinds quickly, too. I haven’t timed it, but I assume it takes about 20 seconds to grind 11-12 grams for my morning coffee.I really like the folding handle because it allows me to keep it as a single piece rather than removing the top and leaving the grind chamber open. HOWEVER, I find it indescribably annoying that they give you a carrying bag that is just slightly too small to fit the grinder in! I think I saw this on reviews for previous versions of TIMEMORE products and it drives me bonkers. I was so irritated that I almost gave this a 4 star review. But, then I thought about how I’d feel if I just threw the bag away… and then I realized that the grinder was still with 5 stars. I’ll just use the bag for something else, I guess. You can fit the grinder and handle in the bag if you put them in as two separate items… but then why buy the pro model at all? Just get the cheaper non-folding version.In regards to ground coffee consistency and quality… well… I’m just really getting into specialty coffee so I’m no expert. It seems to do a great job, though, and all the reviews I watched by knowledgeable people suggest it’s really good.So, overall, I’m very happy with my purchase and think it’s great. They could perfect with just a smidgen more attention to detail, but I’ve gotten over it. I think I got a good deal at $71, but I’d probably recommend it at higher prices as well. I feel that $90 may be pushing it… but prices on competition/alternatives fluctuate, so I would just suggest doing a little research and considering for yourself if that’s too much for you!

By: 3rdCoastCC

3rdCoastCC — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 14:47:20 +0000

Most amazing surprise-LOVE IT!
I resisted a hand grinder for years because it just seemed like too much work. But then…I wanted something for travel so I got this one. OMG. I love it. What I thought was going to be difficult is easy as can be. It’s quiet. It’s (relatively) quick. And it is way easier to set different grinds than it is on my super-duper $400 Italian-made electric grinder!That THIS GRINDER IS QUIET is particularly important to me first thing in the morning. The Chestnut satisfies that in spades. I may be the only one highly noise-sensitive, but I doubt it. I find myself reaching for this in the morning at home over my loud, very expensive Italian electric grinder.THE GRIP IS FANTASTIC. The regular (non-spiked) version of this grinder is best. It’s softly “sanded” for a good grip where the more spiky one hurts my hands. The normal one has a surface that has great grip as far as I’m concerned. I have small hands and the SIZE of the cylinder is comfortable for my grasp as well.I personally like to BALANCE THINGS and this grinder gives me the easy ability to hold in my left hand and grind with the right hand then to switch and hold in my right hand and grind with my left hand. I realize this is a very personal thing, but for someone who has had both a broken wrist on one side and a broken thumb on the other size, this kind of flexibility is wonderful. I try to use my grinding now as ongoing therapy. But if you develop (or have) arthritis, this grinder accommodates.And if you are wondering, IT IS EASY TO GRIND WITH THE CHESTNUT. I am in my 70s and have had hand and finger injuries in the past. So if I find it easy, put that in perspective.

By: Syd Smith

Syd Smith — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 14:47:20 +0000

No complaints after several months
We’ve been using this daily for several months and it does the job. The grind seems uniform and the amount it holds is perfect. I never make more than 20 grams of coffee at a time and it doesn’t seem to take too long to grind. The handle is comfortable too.

By: Muy buen producto

Muy buen producto — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 14:47:20 +0000

Diferencia muy notable al molino que tenÃa anteriormenteEste molino es maravilloso es muy fÃ¡cil y mucho mÃ¡s rÃ¡pido moler tu cafÃ© y se siente de una calidad superior

By: Claudia Elena SÃ¡nchez HernÃ¡ndez

Claudia Elena SÃ¡nchez HernÃ¡ndez — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 14:47:20 +0000

Muchxs podrÃan pensar que este tipo de molinos son caros comparados con los molinos electricos de bajo costo, la realidad es que estÃ¡n a aÃ±os luz de ser productos similares, siendo el Timemore una de las opciones mÃ¡s versÃ¡tiles y econÃ³micas de los Ãºltimos aÃ±os, primero comprÃ© el Chesnut C3, pero lo devolvÃ porque me costaba mucho trabajo moler y no me gustaba lo grande que era con la agarradera puesta, asÃ que apostÃ© esta vez por el Chesnut C3 ESP Pro y he notado una gran diferencia a la hora de moler, es mucho mÃ¡s suave y versÃ¡til, ademÃ¡s de ofrecer una molienda fina para Espresso, la cual no he tenido la oportunidad de probar, y el mango retrÃ¡ctil, el cual lo vuelve compacto y fÃ¡cil de almacenar y transportar, sin duda alguna recomiendo este molino ampliamente.

By: LOS MEJORES AUDIFONOS CALIDAD PRECIO (VALEN LA PENA)

LOS MEJORES AUDIFONOS CALIDAD PRECIO (VALEN LA PENA) — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 14:47:20 +0000

Ya tiene unos meses desde que compre mi molino y cuando estaba calibrando el espresso pude ver un grandioso color avellana, sin duda alguna es un molino de buena calidad.Yo uno de los problemas que mÃ¡s he tenido en mis molinos es la retenciÃ³n de cafe pero este no es el caso ya que no retiene nada de cafe solo unos miligramos pero no es gran problema porque la caja viene con un pincel. Mi compra de este molino fue porque usaba el fellow opus y era bastante bueno pero use un grano de cafe muy grasoso y dejo de funcionar, ahora 18 gramos de cafe tardaban en molerse 12 minutos, lo cual me retrasaba en tiempo, asÃ que buscaba un molino barato y de buena calidad y esta es una gran opciÃ³n si no quieres gastar un ojo de la cara en uno elÃ©ctrico. Y para ser sincero el molino cuenta con diferentes moliendas pero yo no lo recomendarÃa mucho para espresso, ya que yo he batallado un poquito con la molienda ya que mi espresso sabe un poco Ã¡cido y el agua cae con mucha fluidez, aunque esto podrÃa ser el tueste del cafÃ© este no es el caso ya que el cafe que uso es un tueste medio pero aun asÃ logro sacar un espresso decente, si piensas comprÃ¡rtelo para filtrados esta podrÃa ser tu mejor opciÃ³n aparte de la buena calidad del material que ofrece.

By: Very bad for portafilters

Very bad for portafilters — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 14:47:20 +0000

By: Hassan AlQawaeen

Hassan AlQawaeen — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 14:47:20 +0000

By: Bobby Danger

Bobby Danger — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 14:47:19 +0000

Sturdy, consistent grinder that feels worth every penny
I’m typically reluctant to treat myself to a “premium” product if I can get by with something less, and I’m so happy I did this time. Coming from an electric blade grinder, only somewhat convinced any burr grinder would be a major upgrade, I was pretty well shocked by the results here. I’m not enough of a coffee connoisseur to clearly describe the benefits of a consistent grind to you – there are plenty online who can do that – but I can vouch that it makes a HUGE difference towards a great cup of coffee, and this grinder is extremely consistent and adjustable to your favorite method. All functional requirements, 5 stars.The build quality is outstanding as well. It’s very solid, of course, with no “slop” between any parts or in the crank mechanism. The handle parts from the hopper as a press fit, and the bottom “collector” screws on in less than a full twist – both very well-machined, they just feel satisfying to use. The knurling on the entire body of the cylinder is great for grip, but also done in a precise and consistent way that just feels GOOD in the hand.Only because the review prompted me to rate it for travel, I’ll mention that I wish the handle folded down. It’s a really minor thing, and I know the next model up has that feature, so I can’t say it’s a failing. On the other hand, if you expect to travel with it or have a cramped counter space for your coffee kit, you might find it worth upgrading to the Pro. As it is, I’ll mention that, although the handle sticks out to the side several inches, the whole unit sits stably – it never feels like it’ll tip over if I set it down wrong, for instance.Overall, 5/5. If the handle folded down too, at this same price and capacity, I’d have to give it 6/5, so this one comes with my strong recommendation.