Timemore C3 ESP PRO hand mill
Timemore C3 ESP Pro hand mill
The jungle of hand grinders is very confusing due to the variety of suppliers and models. We have pre-tested for you and decided on the C3 ESP Pro in our very limited range of hand grinders . This grinder can achieve espresso-fine and filter coffee grinding levels. A high-quality and strong overall package in the grinder segment under €100.
Product features Timemore C3 ESP pro
- Suitable for espresso and filter coffee .
- The aluminum housing with a grooved surface ensures a firm grip.
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S2C 660 stainless steel grinder .
- The grinding speed for 18g of roasted APAS espresso beans , with a grind setting of 0.8 revolutions or 23 clicks, takes about 1 minute. This is a top value in this price segment.
- The grinding speed for 24 g of filter coffee beans, with a grinding setting of 1.4 revolutions, is about 30 seconds .
- The capacity The amount of beans depends on the density and roast of the coffee. For example, it holds 27.5g of roasted APAS espresso beans ( Apas is a medium roast). A light filter roast (Yellow Bourbon) from Brazil also contains up to 27.5g.
- The ground coffee container holds approx. 27g. That's enough for 450ml of coffee or a double espresso.
- The crank handle is foldable , which means that the hand mill including the crank can be stored very space-savingly - without the mill threatening to fall over.
- Weight: 495g.
- The dimensions are: 15cm height, 5.2cm diameter.
- Color: black
- Full product name: Timemore Chestnut C3 ESP pro.
Why do we sell the Timemore C3?
The Timemore C3 ESP pro is a strong overall package. It covers fine grinds for espresso as well as coarser grinds for filter coffee and all other preparation methods. What we like is the grinding speed of this grinder . The beans for a double espresso are ground in about a minute. The foldable handle also means that you don't have to store the handle and grinder separately.
Setting up the C3 hand mill from Timemore
- First, the mill must be unscrewed.
- Now set the click wheel to "0" by turning the click wheel clockwise until it stops moving.
- The click wheel is then turned anti-clockwise the required number of clicks to set the correct grinding level for the desired preparation method.
- In our test we achieved a good result for filter coffee at 18 clicks and for espresso at 8.5 clicks.
- When determining the grind level, we recommend making a quick note of the settings you tested in order to achieve a good result more quickly.
CAUTION: Do not use the hand grinder on click settings where you can hear a grinding noise. This will damage your grinder.
Further helpful tips for using the Timemore C3 pro
User manual of the Timemore C3 pro
Here you can find the user manual in German in PDF format: User manual Timemore Chestnut C 3 ESP pro
What to do if there is static charge in the regrind container?
If there is a static charge in the ground coffee container or if coffee grounds get stuck on the upper part of the grinder, we have a solution. If you loosen the bean container just half a turn after grinding and tap it twice with your hand from below, the coffee will come loose from the upper part of the grinder and the powder will lie 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 ).
Click setting too coarse or too fine?
You can't find the right click setting for your coffee and your desired recipe because one click setting is too fine and 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 sensitivity, between two click levels. We use this reliably in our German academy.
2. You choose a grind that is a little too coarse. You increase the amount of coffee by 0.5-1g and adjust your extraction ratio accordingly.