TIMEMORE Chestnut C2S Manual Coffee Grinder with Internal Adjustable Grind Setting, Capacity 20g Hand Coffee Grinder with Stainless Steel Conical Burr, for Espresso to French Press, White

TL;DR: this grinder is a wonderfully zen way to feel each bean grind with your own hands, and genuinely convenient if you are only brewing for one and try many different types of beans. Right off the bat, I want to establish an important point in terms of practicality; while the coffee gear universe is expansive and this is only scratching the surface in terms of cost, it is still a fairly expensive way to grind beans. It is not fast. It is not a portal to magically better tasting coffee, in my experience. Gear like this is about enjoying the experience much more than the result. My fourth pic shows a comparison between the coffee ground by the Timemore C2S, compared to the same beans ground by a fairly typical countertop electric grinder. The Timemore is twice as expensive and about 10-20 times slower. The grounds from the Timemore are noticeably more consistent - they are all very equally sized within a small margin of error. The grounds from the electric grinder are mostly very similar, but there is more dusty finer grinds, and it can clump a bit more. I didn't notice any difference in the coffee, but I like it with cream, so I'm hardly the most nuanced expert there. The electric grinder was fast and loud. The hand grinder was near silent but for a very satisfying crunching. It's well made all around, heavy in the right ways, and cranking feels so good. It's incredibly smooth and the only resistance is from the beans themselves. You can immediately tell when the last tiny bit has been ground. It's pretty easy to clean, which is great because it doesn't hold much, so you'll be cleaning fairly often. To again sum up a slightly-too-wordy review: it's not fast, it's only practical if you grind small amounts, it doesn't make your coffee taste much different, and it's a relaxing and enjoyable way to stop and smell the coffee when starting your morning.

Before getting this, I was a bit skeptical of what to expect. The prior model did have some legitimate complaints. This review is also being compared against my prior grinder, a Breville model. Having made 50+ shots of espresso, I can definitively state this is an amazing coffee grinder. The construction of this grinder is all metal. I could not find a single plastic bit to be found. The operation of the grinder is smooth as can be. I use a IMS precision 14 g basket with my espresso machine. Unlike the Breville grinder, I can be assured that when I put 14 g into the grinder, that's what I get out. I also am not getting any stale or leftover grinds from the prior brew. This is my biggest complaint with my Breville grinder and seemingly this is an issue for many of the sub $600 electric grinders. Having changed nothing but the grinder my shots are 100% consistent. That said, I also have been using as part of my process a WDT tool, a leveler, a puck screen and a spring loaded tamper. I also use fresh beans from an excellent local roaster and they're usually within 1-2 weeks of roasting. Using the Breville, I'd pull a good shot 7 of 10 times. Using the Timemore, it's been 100% (after dialing in the grind setting). The only thing I have changed in comparing these two is the grinder. I may still look at something like the Niche Zero, but I am quite satisfied with this grinder that I can use this to make my 3 daily cups with the Timemore and no need to invest in the Niche zero. Bottom line: I am blown away at how good my espresso tastes now.

I have primarily used a 1zpresso hand grinder for my espresso, which has done a decent job. However, that grinder is getting old, and I was looking for a cost effective upgrade. Recently, I also purchased a digital scale from Timemore, so I was already familiar with this brand and the quality of their products before getting this grinder. This grinder comes nicely packaged and includes an attractive, fabric storage case, and well as a cleaning brush. Just on looks alone, this is a beautiful looking grinder and the build quality is excellent. I like the white aesthetic and high end components they've put into this, and the size is fairly compact which makes is well suited for small quantities of coffee. This grinder will be a great tool for a pour over, espresso, and other use cases that don't require high quantities of ground coffee. However, if you're looking to grind 50 grams of beans for multiple cups of coffee in your drip machine, this is not a good option. The quality of the grind is excellent, and you can use the dial to select different levels for your grind. I thought the grinder did a nice job and provided a consistent result. I also appreciated the compact size of this grinder which makes it great for traveling or camping. My only reservation with this grinder is that this same brand makes newer versions with upgraded burrs (the C3 models) that are only a small additional investment. I would probably opt for one of those grinders personally, however, if this particular grinder is at the max of your budget, then I think it's an excellent purchase and I'm sure you'll be happy with it.

This hand crank all metal coffee grinder, the Chestnut CS2, came from Timemore and was $80 when we ordered. I wasnt sure about spending so much money on a coffee grinder when electric grinders are so much cheaper, but they come highly recommended so I decided to try it. Its good. Real good. Is it worth it? I guess it depends on how much coffee you drink and how particular you are. I can say I dont use my electric grinders anymore since I started using this. It is better. The grind is so consistent. The adjustability allows you to get the perfect grind you want for the coffee your making as well. To adjust the grind there is a knob at the base. You can tighten it to 0 and it wont grind. 10-14 clicks out is labeled fine. At 10 clicks is made a nice espresso powder that clumped on its own. You can keep backing it out to get more and more coarse. 20-24 is labled pour over. Around 30 somthing clicks out gets french press chunky and starts to lose consistency in particle size. The quality of this thing is spot on. It has all metal construction. The outside main body is made of cast metal with a slight texture. The paint almost felt like powercoat and had a nice finish. They didnt cheap out on the cap or handle, they match the rest of the grinder in quality. The cap slides into place easily, but stays in place during operation, they got their tolerances right. Overall Ive no complaints other than the price. Its expensive, but the quality is on point.

Okay where have I been? I didn't even know these small manual grinders existed. I have a burr grinder that I recently acquired that works great. But when I just want to make a cup of coffee for me, it always felt so inconvenient to dirty up the grinder just for several tablespoons of ground up coffee. So when I came across this I knew I had to have it. I'm a petite person so there was concern that I would have a hard time grinding coffee but this is as easy as can be. You just set your grind size, put your coffee beans into the compartment, close and start grinding away. Very smooth operation that doesn't take a lot of strength to turn it. So far I've used the fine grind for espresso and a medium grind for a pour over coffee. Quick and simple to use perfect every time. The cleanup was much easier than using the electric grinder. I accidentally washed it the first time not realizing you're not supposed to wet the grinding mechanism. But it's okay there was no harm done. Now I know I just need to take a little time using the included brush to get it cleaned up. I also like that it's compact. It comes apart and you can store it in the included pouch. Fits nicely in a drawer and doesn't take up a lot of space. I am so glad I discovered this and ordered it. I plan to use this probably more than my bulky electric grinder. Highly recommend it!

Let me start by saying, I'm not a coffee aficionado, so my only points of comparison are cheap electric grinders that cost less than $20. I was impressed, first of all, at the machining; all the parts have a high-quality, heavy feel, and fit together like they were part of a jet-airplane. The grinding action was smooth and positive, with little to no effort involved in spinning the grinder wheel. Not only is it nicely made, it's attractive and well-designed; the bottom has a rubber foot to cushion and stabilize, and it comes with a carrying pouch and a brush for whisking away the grinds. The only thing that surprised me initially, was the size (see photo with lip balm included for size reference). When I tested it, the main grinding chamber will hold a maximum of about 5 Tablespoons. This grinder seems to be designed for maximum pleasure in gourmet-grinding 1 or 2 cups of coffee, rather than brewing up a pot for the whole office. To get coffee grounds to the desired coarseness, there is a dial at the bottom of the grinder section that must be set; first, install the crank handle from the top of the grinder (so the wheel can be held stationary), then turn the dial all the way clockwise till it stops, then turn it counter-clockwise (see photo of instructions with annotations) and count the clicks. 10-14 clicks CCW grinds the beans for expresso, 18-24 clicks for Pour-over (Drip type coffee makers), and 25-27 clicks for French Press.

I've never used a manual coffee grinder before, so I was a little concerned about this. WOW was I worried about nothing. Not only is this easy to use- but it's incredibly elegant too. The whole thing just has this beautiful heft to it, that just feels really lovely. You put the coffee in one end, attach the handle, and the coffee is collected in the bottom. I love opening it up and just smelling this gorgeous aroma every morning! It can probably hold enough coffee beans for 1-2 cups at a time, so it's going to be part of your daily routine. It even comes with a little storage bag- which- hot tip, because I didn't notice this for a good week and a half- has a pocket to store the handle separately. I know conical burr grinders were considered 'better' but I had no idea. This is really next-level and I love it!

I was given this Manual Coffee Grinder for free in order to provide an unbiased review as part of Amazon's Vine program. I normally grind my coffee right before brewing it. I use an old-world coffee maker because I prefer the slow brewing process. I like this manual coffee grinder because I will still be able to make my coffee if the power goes out. (My little coffee pot can be used on multiple heating surfaces.) It was easy to use, too. I like that this grinder is easy to store and small enough to pack in my purse, but I doubt that I will travel with it. The ground coffee makes a bit of a mess when unscrewing the compartment, but that happens with my electric coffee grinder. I appreciate the small brush that was included. It helps to clean out both chambers of the coffee grinder. I hope this helps you.