Manual Coffee Grinder Chestnut C3S Max Capacity 30g with CNC Stainless Steel Conical Burr, Internal Adjustable Setting, Double Bearing Positioning for Home/Travel/Camping - Black

I purchased this back in February after a bit of deliberation, lots of reading up on grinders, and going through reviews. I've been thoroughly happy with it and love that I can take it anywhere. It's metal construction gives it heft and feels secure in my hand, though it is a bit heavy (not an issue for me, but for those that might have weak grip strength, something to consider.) Removing the bottom where the ground coffee is collected, you can see the underside of the grinder and make your adjustments here. Super easy to do and I appreciate hearing the clicks as you turn it - allows you to count and know that sweet spot for whatever grind you want to switch to. Grinding is so easy and smooth. Depending on what beans I'm using (different beans, different weight, same volume), I can grind about 20g at a time which takes maybe 30 seconds. For my French press in the morning, I do two rounds of grinds. Grinds are pretty even and perfectly coarse. I've just purchased a Gaggia, so once it's delivered, I'll try to remember to come back and update on how the Chestnut C3S Max does on an espresso setting. Cleaning is easy - it comes with a brush that you can sweep the fine dust etc off the grinder machanism. The collection chamber can easily be rinsed and dried if needed. I've found that I've only had to sweep the grinder once or twice since I've had it and I've never had to clean the chamber. The grinds come out with little to no fuss. Overall, if you're looking for a good manual grinder that won't break the bank AND grind well, this is the one to get. I've had a cheapie plastic $30 manual grinder purchased here in the past that left a LOT to be desired. Pay the extra money and you'll be glad you did.

The build quality and the experience of using this grinder is incredible. I have been able to reliably create better pour overs across light, medium, and dark roast coffees at home than I have ever been able to order from cafes. The recommended grind settings are a little too fine for me, but 17-20 clicks from closed is perfect for V60 filters (for me). Easy to grip, easy to adjust, easy to grind, looks great. The grinder is full of subtle design choices that speak to a care and craftsmanship I dont encounter often. The inner surfaces of the receptacle cup are chamfered to ease pouring. The threaded section is triple threaded so you dont have to turn it a bunch of times to release it. You can easily measure out beans into the cup and then invert the main grinder onto the threaded section to transfer beans without spilling. The burr adjustment mechanism is recessed so you can stand the upper section of the grinder up without it tipping over. And on and on. It is excellent. I bet there are better grinders out there but I dont really care. Timemore has won me over.

Let me preface this by saying I'm not some coffee expert. I like good coffee. Most of the time I just use my ninja drip. But I needed a quieter alternative for work, and one for camping. I experimented this week with it and I love it. I already bought a second one for at home/camping. As some reviewers have said about these hand grinders, you get much better quality for your money if you just put in a little manual effort. If you hate doing work, don't get a manual grinder, simple as that. It takes just over a minute to grind a full load at the relatively fine setting. I was recommended 1zspresso by a friend. But since I generally like to brew myself a full thermos worth either with drip, pour over, or French press, I wanted a larger capacity. I will typically do 28 g for a 17 oz thermos. This holds up to 30 g or so. And if I don't feel like weighing it, I can just fill the top with beans and it'll be slightly stronger. Like I said, I'm not too bothered by details. The uniformity of the grind seems pretty good to me. I attached pictures, so maybe someone with a better eye than me can say if it looks good or not. Either way, the coffee tastes pretty good. The build quality is just phenomenal. The knurled body feels great and provides the right amount of grip. The base is rubberized so it won't slide around on a table. That said, I usually hold it in one hand and turn with the other. The threading of the ground catch feels so good. It's extremely smooth and it just glides on and stays there. The bearings of the actual grinder feel precise and of great quality. There is zero play anywhere in this thing. It's amazing how much better quality this thing is for $100 than the Cuisinart we had for $75. Better coffee with the added benefit of not waking up your entire block. Is it better than 1zspresso? I don't know. But if you want the larger 30 g capacity, this thing is a no-brainer to me.

Decided to get into bean grinding and after a lot of research settled on this one. The extra capacity cup size is a plus. The thing is solid, all metal. The handle folds up for easy storage, this is probably it's weakest point with the clever folding mechanism. From the box to my first coffee grounds was about 4 minutes. It was that simple. All I had to do was count 15 clicks on the dial and toss in some beans. I've used it now for 3 weeks or so. Instead of grinding beans on the spot I'll grind up a small batch and vacuum seal it. Hearing the little coffee beans get crunched is satisfying. You'll need a cleaning brush, ground coffee sticks to the catch cup threads pretty well but the brush takes care of it. This is a keeper. Five stars.

This is my first hand grinder and I'm glad I got this one. You can feel the grind biting through the bean, it's nice. It's not hard to crank. the quality of the whole thing is solid. The grip is really comfortable and secure when you're grinding. The handle flips up and down easily but locks in place when extended.

I’ve had the TIMEMORE Chestnut C3S Max for a few days, and it’s already a game-changer for my coffee routine! The build quality is impressive — the aluminum body feels solid, the wooden handle is comfortable, and the design is sleek and compact. Grinding is smooth and surprisingly quiet for a manual grinder. The grind consistency is excellent, giving me great results with my pour-over and AeroPress. Adjusting the grind size is easy, making it simple to dial in the perfect cup. It’s also portable and easy to clean, perfect for home use or travel. Even after just a few days, it already feels like a professional tool. Highly recommend it for anyone looking to step up their coffee game!

I use this for grinding beans for my Moka Pot. Adjusting for your bean type, this grinder is very easy to adjust the size of the grind for a perfect espresso. I have mine set at #13 clicks. I ordered the "Max Capacity 30g" so it will grind, in one shot, enough beans for either my 6cup or 3cup Moka Pot. Build quality is excellent. It feels solid and perfectly machined. Nice looking too! Highly recommend this Timemore grinder.

This hand grinder is solidly built with quality components, including ball bearings and steel burrs, and it performs well for medium to coarse grind settings. However, if you're looking to dial in a fine grind for espresso or Turkish coffee, this isn’t the one. Anything below the 10-click setting is a struggle—beans just spin around without feeding into the burrs. For pour-over, French press, or cold brew, it gets the job done, but for serious espresso enthusiasts, you'll need a more precise and reliable grinder.

I had an old blade grinder that stopped working and I wanted to replace it with a better quality grinder. This one is great. It’s really well machined. It turns so easy and grinds well. I love that they have the little bag and that the handle folds for travel (there’s a little rubber bit on the underside of the handle so it doesn’t bump and damage the shaft of the grinder when folded). We won’t take it backpacking cause it’s a bit heavy but we’ll bring it in our trailer for boondocking trips. It has a nice range of settings, it’s satisfying to use and I’m happy that we have it. If it went missing I’d buy it again.

毎日使ってます。挽きたてはうまい！ スムーズに挽けて手入れも楽チン。 豆も均一になるので美味しいですね

Excelente produto.

I have been using it for a year now, and I am not disappointed with it.

Just bought. Cannot use as burrs seized inside. I would have gone for an exchange but looks like can only return as was on offer.