TIMEMORE Chestnut C2 Manual Coffee Grinder Capacity 25g with CNC Stainless Steel Conical Burr - Internal Adjustable Setting,Double Bearing Positioning,French Press Coffee for Hand Grinder Gift

Product Information

Finally, the Chestnut C2 comes in four color options, three dark and one light. That’s for you, fashion lovers. The Timemore C2 Coffee Grinder Isn’t For You If… You Live And Die By Espresso The Timemore C3 is an excellent hand grinder suitable for filter brewing and espresso. Its low cost and standout build quality make it one of the best-value manual coffee grinders on the market. That said, if you already own the C2, it’s not necessarily worth spending your money on the update. You’re unlikely to notice a huge improvement in flavour or user experience in exchange for your extra dollars. Conical burrs, like those on the C2, are often considered more efficient and better grind consistency — and easier to clean. Steel burrs are also sharper than ceramic burrs until they age. Released following the original Chestnut C2, theC2 Max boasts all interior stainless steel parts, including the grind adjustment wheel – as well as an increased capacity of 30-35g due to its larger body. Ideal for bigger brew methods and faster grinding through larger doses. The burrs remain the same sharp 38mm conical burrs. Timemore C2 Hand Grinder w/ Titanium-coated Buurs Moka pot dabblers may not know the difference, but if you’re buying a hand grinder as part of your quest to make a doppio better than the gods’ nectar and ambrosia, well, you may be better off with another brand.

But if you’re new to hand grinding and just want something to make your morning pour over extra special, the Timemore Chestnut C2 is a great choice. Timemore C2 Burrs As already mentioned, the new burrs offer excellent consistency, so in this respect, the S2C technology delivers on its promise. Timemore thought of that. The C2 has dual bearings to help the burrs stay stable. This dual-bearing stability may be contributing to how easy it is to use, too. Capable of Grinding for both Filter and Espresso options. Exchanging unnecessary weight in the internals, the Chestnut C2 uses very strong & durable plastics in the structure, handle and grind knob. With the outer Body, hash marked for better grip, and burrs making up a majority of the C2’s 465g weight. Measuring only 17cm tall, its compact and lightweight size make it ideal even as a travel grinder. Still, if you can’t stand plastic, the Timemore Slim Plus has the same high-quality burrs as the C2 with improved build quality. It’s more solid in form, which makes it more stable, and is made out of aluminum. Other ConsiderationsBoost the grinding speed and durability/lifespan of the Timemore C2 with original carbon-steel titanium coated conical burrs. Already installed in the Grinder, these burrs are a more traditional hexagonal conical burr that will remain sharper for longer and produce a higher quality grind consistency. Timemore Chestnut C2 Hand Grinder Features It’s not the lightest weight hand grinder. It is too big to fit inside an Aeropress plunger (the Porlex famously can do that); it isn’t ideal for espresso (though a burr upgrade will fix that). But it’s a pleasure to use, fast to grind, and produces a fantastic grind for drip, pour over, siphon, cloth brewing, Chemex, Aeropress, and press pot.

The new burr set is the biggest change between the C2 and the C3. Both use 38 mm conical steel burrs, but the geometry has been completely revamped in the C3 ( 3). The new burrs use technology Timemore calls “spike to cut,” or S2C, which features vertical lines on the upper part of the cutting surface of the inner burr. The theory is that this pre-cuts the beans and yields a more uniform grounds distribution. Although the C2 is known to produce extra fines (ultra-fine particles), it still outperforms many more expensive grinders overall, so don’t be scared off. Timemore makes even smaller grinders if portability is a top priority, the Slim Plus and Nano. But smaller grinders also have smaller capacities. The Slim Plus holds 20 g of beans, and the Nano only 15 g, whereas you can fit 25 g in the C3. This is worth considering if you want to brew more than a cup at a time on your trip. Ball bearings make up for spring-loaded instability, as do internal stabilizers, keeping this manual coffee grinder nice and light.Again, it does reasonably well and better than you’d expect for the price. It’s not quite at the upper echelon since it still produces a fair amount of fines. However, you can still make tasty coffee with it. Like its new and improved version, the Timemore Chestnut C3 or Timemore Grinder Go, the Timemore Chestnut C2 grinder has 38 mm stainless steel conical burrs, which is the standard size for many other coffee grinders of a similar size. The high-quality burrs in this burr grinder are made of 5-axis CNC. The hardness of the stainless steel burr grinder is HRC 55-58, which cuts the coffee beans swiftly and consistently. This burr set has a 420 high-quality grade score. For comparison, this is much more effective than typical ceramic burr grinders. You’re on a tight budget: Compared to more expensive brands like Comandante and Orphan, Timemore grinders are relatively affordable. But you can find cheaper options if you’re trying to create the ultimate budget brewing set-up.

Absolutely, the Timemore Chestnut C2 is worth it, especially if your focus is on filter coffee. If you want a hand grinder primarily for espresso, you should not buy the C2. That should also help this hand grinder age a little more gracefully; burrs change over time, but a spring won’t lose tension that easily in a grinder (since it won’t undergo too much stress). If you typically use a lot of grounds at once, you may want to opt for a larger capacity grinder, like the Orphan Espresso LIDO E-T, which holds an impressive 70 grams. The Timemore C2 manual coffee grinder is perfect for turning your chosen coffee beans into exceptional grounds that are ideal for Aeropress, pour-over and other popular filter brew methods. Premium Grinds QualityThe Timemore C2 follows the general design template for manual grinders in 2020. It’s not trying to innovate too much, which is a good thing. While conical burrs are good for grind consistency, steel burrs are good news for fans of manual coffee brewing and single-origin roasts.

Size matters: Most manual grinders have portability as a selling point, but there are degrees. If small and light is your top priority, the Timemore Chesnut Slim Plus and Nano are smaller than the C3, and the Nano even has a fold-away handle perfect for travel. Just beware that they have lower capacity as well. Timemore also has a few alternatives in-house: There’s the smaller “Nano”, meant for travel, and the popular Timemore Slim which, as the name indicates, is a slimmer, but more elongated version of C2. It’s more expensive, but it also uses more premium materials.The body itself is made of a dark grey aluminum that has a unique textured surface. I think it looks pretty good, and it’s not something I have seen other brands than Timemore use.