Timemore C3 ESP PRO hand mill

The jungle of hand mills is very confusing due to the various suppliers and models, we have pre-tested for you and opted for the C3 ESP Pro from our limited-edition hand mill range . In the sub-€100 mill segment, this hand mill is a high-quality and powerful all-round package.

Product features:

• Versatile for everyday use: From espresso to filter – a grinder for your usual preparations.
• Secure grip: Non-slip surface on the aluminum housing for comfortable grinding.
• Fast workflow: Fast grinding for shots and brews – ideal when you need to get things done quickly in the morning.
• Space-saving storage: Foldable crank handle – mill including crank can be packed away compactly without tipping over.
• Reproducible: Clear click logic makes it easier to find your sweet spots.

Technical details:

• Grinder: S2C 660 stainless steel
• Grinding speed (test values):
  • Espresso: 18 g APAS (medium roast) at 23 clicks → approx. 1 minute
  • Filter: 24 g at 41 clicks → approx. 30 seconds
• Bean capacity: up to approx. 27.5 g (depending on bean & roast; tested with APAS & Yellow Bourbon)
• Ground coffee container: approx. 27 g → enough for 450 ml filter or double espresso
• Material: aluminum housing with ribbed surface
• Crank handle: foldable
• Dimensions: 15 cm height, 5.2 cm diameter
• Weight: 495 g
• Color: Black

Why do we sell the Timemore C3 ESP Pro?

The Timemore C3 ESP pro is a powerful all-rounder. It covers everything from fine grinds for espresso to coarser grinds for filter coffee and all other preparation methods. What we really like about this grinder is its grinding speed . It takes about a minute to grind the beans for a double espresso. The foldable handle also eliminates the need to store the handle and grinder separately.

CAUTION: Do not use the hand grinder on click settings where a grinding noise is audible. This will damage your grinder.

User manual for the Timemore C3 pro

Here you can find the user manual in German in PDF format: User manual Timemore Chestnut C 3 ESP Pro

Application, adjustment and care

What to do if there is static charge in the regrind container?

If static electricity builds up in the ground coffee container or if coffee grounds get stuck to the top of the grinder, we have a solution. After grinding, loosen the bean container just half a turn and tap it twice with your hand from below. The coffee will be released from the top of the grinder, leaving the grounds neatly in the container.

How do I clean a hand coffee grinder?

In a short blog post, we describe how to clean your Timemore C3 ESP pro in just 3 steps. Click here to read the article .

Click setting too coarse or too fine?

Can't find the right click setting for your coffee and your desired recipe, because one click setting is too fine, but the next is too coarse? There are two solutions.

1. Working with a half-click. To do this, you set the click wheel, with a little finesse, between two click levels. We reliably use this method in our German academy.

2. You choose a grind that's a bit too coarse. Increase the coffee quantity by 0.5-1g and adjust your extraction ratio accordingly.

Adjusting the C3 hand mill from Timemore

1. First, the mill must be unscrewed.
2. Now set the click wheel to "0" by turning the click wheel clockwise until it stops.
3. The click wheel is then turned counterclockwise the required number of clicks to set the correct grinding level for the desired preparation method.
4. In our test, we achieved a good result for filter coffee at 41 clicks and for espresso at 23 clicks.
5. When determining the grind size, we recommend making a quick note of the settings you tested in order to achieve a good result more quickly.