Timemore Chestnut Slim 3 hand mill

Product features:

• Versatile grind adjustment: suitable for espresso, filter coffee, and other preparation methods.
• New precision grinder: more finely adjustable than Timemore's E&B grinder, especially for espresso.
• Robust housing: aluminum crafted from a single piece, including integrated axle holder.
• Ergonomic design: ribbed surface for a secure grip.
• Compact and portable: detachable folding handle with walnut wood knob.
• Capacity: up to 27 g, depending on roast and bean density.
• Travel companion: fits into the AeroPress and is ideal for on the go.
  

Our recommendations deviate from the Timemore instruction manual. The reason for this is that, as with all products, we test and try them ourselves. For our tests, we use two to three different espresso roasts, from our APAS to roasts from retail discounters.

Technical Details:

How is the grind setting of the Timemore Slim 3 adjusted?

1. First, the grinder must be unscrewed.
2. Now, set the click wheel to "0" by turning it clockwise until it can no longer move.
3. Then, turn the click wheel the desired number of clicks (counter-clockwise) to find the correct grind setting for the desired preparation method or portafilter machine.
4. In our test, we achieved a good result for filter coffee at 25 clicks and for espresso at 8.5 clicks.
5. We recommend briefly noting the tested settings when determining the grind to achieve a good result more quickly.

ATTENTION: Do not operate the grinder in click steps 0-5, as this can lead to faster wear of the grinding mechanism.

Why do we sell the Timemore Slim 3?

We like the further development from the proven Slim Plus to the Slim 3. With very dark roasts or older beans and coffees from the supermarket, the grind adjustment of the Slim Plus reached its limits. With the Slim 3, even the very fine grinds required for these are no problem. The reason for this is the improved grinding mechanism.

As with all grinders with a click system, it is sometimes necessary to play with the amount of coffee to hit a brewing ratio precisely. Alternatively, the click wheel can also be set between two steps. In our tests and also in daily use, this was quickly done.

Overall, the Timemore Slim 3 is a very well-made hand grinder, with a stylish design, a wide range of applications, and good value for money. If you are looking for a cheaper alternative, you should take a closer look at the Timemore C3. If you don't want to play with the coffee quantity, you should take a look at the Comandante C40 MK4 in combination with the Red Clicks extension.

What to do in case of static charge in the ground coffee container?

If there is a static charge in the ground coffee container or if coffee grounds stick to the upper part of the grinder, we have a solution. If you loosen the bean container by only half a turn after grinding and tap it twice from below with your hand, the coffee will detach from the upper part of the grinder and the powder will be neatly in the container.