TIMEMORE Chestnut C3S Pro Manual Coffee Grinder
- Manual Grinder
- 0.9 ounces
- 1
- 1
- Better rated than 76%
- More reviewed than 71%
A compact, all-metal manual grinder with fine adjustment across roughly 36 clicks, built for portability over speed.
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How it ranks among the 17 manual grinders we track
4.7★ across 1,700 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,700 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
300+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
A manual hand coffee grinder from TIMEMORE's Chestnut C3S Pro line, built with a full aluminum alloy body and an S2C conical burr for travel, camping or home use. The crank folds down for storage and the grind is adjustable across roughly 36 clicks.
The C3S Pro is an update to the earlier C3 Pro, with the main change being the move to a full metal aluminum body in place of the older construction. The burr itself is the other spec worth noting, since its 5-axis machined hardness is what the maker credits for an even grind with fewer stray fine or coarse particles.
- S2C hexagonal conical burr
- Approximately 36-click grind adjustment range
- Foldable crank handle
- 52mm compact aluminum body
Who it's for
Suits someone grinding by hand for pour-over, French press or espresso at home, camping or while traveling, where a compact folding grinder matters more than speed. Less suited to anyone grinding for a household of multiple daily espresso drinkers, where an electric grinder would be faster.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Full aluminum alloy body for durability and heat dissipation
- S2C conical burr aimed at an even, consistent grind
- Folding crank handle for travel and storage
- Compact 52mm body, easy to grip in one hand
- No buyer reviews yet to confirm long-term burr wear
- Manual grinding still takes more hand effort than an electric grinder
- Compact single-dose size suits individual servings over batches
Performance notes
Grinding runs on a built-in bearing that lets the handle keep turning briefly on its own momentum, which is what the maker points to as reducing hand effort per turn. The S2C conical burr and its roughly 36-click adjustment range are what set fine espresso grind apart from a coarser French press setting on the same unit.
Specifications
| Brand | TIMEMORE |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 15.2 ounces |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 0.9 ounces |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Grinding |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in manual grinders.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIMEMORE Chestnut C3S Pro Manual Coffee GrinderThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 1,700 | 4.3 / 5 |
| JavaPresse Manual Stainless Steel Coffee GrinderJavaPresse | 4.2 / 5 | 25,600 | 4.2 / 5 |
| CEVING Mini Manual Coffee Grinder With 40 Adjustable SettingsCEVING | 4.3 / 5 | 1,900 | 4.2 / 5 |
| 【Sliver】KINGrinder K6 Manual Coffee Grinder Straight Handle Stainless BurrKINGrinder | 4.6 / 5 | 963 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Comandante C40 Hand Grinder MK4Comandante | 4.6 / 5 | 458 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the TIMEMORE manual grinders
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What changed between the C3 Pro and the C3S Pro?
Per the listing, the C3S Pro moved to a full metal aluminum alloy body in place of the earlier construction.
Is the TIMEMORE C3S Pro good for travel?
Yes, the crank handle folds down and the body is compact at 52mm, built with travel and camping in mind.
How many grind settings does it have?
Approximately 36 adjustable clicks, running from fine to coarse.