[1 Month Use Experience] Detailed review and unboxing sharing of Timemore Chestnut C3S Pro Bean Grinder!

 Recently, I have been receiving new products or different types of coffee peripheral products from different manufacturers. I would like to thank these manufacturers and brands for their support. During this time, I can try different types of coffee peripheral products, especially the new C3S Pro recently released by Timemore, which reminds me of the feeling when I entered the trap...

(Note: This article is not an advertisement. If you want to know about the technical content, flavor, comparison with other products, etc., I would like to explain here that this article will not mention these. This time I want to focus on the use In terms of user experience, I am not a professional, just a user. I would like to share my experience after using it for about a month, hoping to communicate with everyone.)

The Timemore C3S Pro reminds me of when I started pouring coffee.

When I started getting into different hand-brewed coffees, I often browsed various coffee peripheral products. I think the most important thing, besides the coffee pot, is probably the grinder (I watched a lot of different YouTubes and Googles to understand the importance of the grinder, and I didn't really have much of a budget at the time...(I At that time, I didn’t expect that I would end up playing like this... I thought I would just buy a few appliances and be able to get over it once and for all, but it turned out to be a super deep pit).

For myself, in addition to being able to grind coffee beans, the most important thing about a good non-electric grinder is its durability, neat texture, and does it require a lot of force when using it? Does it take a long time to grind the beans? Also does it come with freebies (like a basic brush)?

Only if you’re looking for zero residue, ground coffee flavor preferences, deck size, uniformity, deck coating, or what type of deck to use need to go into more detail. These are later questions.

Timemore C3S Pro detailed user experience

To sum up, if you ask me about my experience using Timemore C3S Pro this month, I think if you plan to get into the field of hand-made coffee or want to bring it back to the company for use, or use a basic grinder (such as the retro Kalita I usually see Bean grinder, or ceramic cutterhead from the early days of Taobao), if you want to choose to upgrade, this machine can be considered.

First of all, I think most people will be concerned about the performance of grinding beans by hand. I think it produces more fine powder. If the price is below a thousand yuan, and you ask me whether I accept it, I think it is okay (because so far I I don’t know how much the price is), and you can look at its packaging box, which says the results after grinding. After a month of use, I found that you can actually solve most of the fine powder build-up problems if the hand grind is slightly larger.

As for the overall performance, I think it grinds pretty fast, but it does require some effort occasionally while grinding because of the thin disc diameter, but overall, I think it grinds pretty fast, so if you have sweaty hands In other words, because its appearance design has square concave and convex patterns, you can feel its strong friction. In other words, it will not make your hands feel uncomfortable. (I have tried different brands. Some of them are really bad when your hands are sweaty... The grinding machine will rotate along with it. No matter the price is average, medium or expensive, it is the same... If your hands are sweaty... Friends, this is totally good news)

As for the grinding sound, I think it’s about the same as an ordinary grinder. Even if you take it back to the company for grinding, I don’t think the sound is too loud, and because its grinding speed is really fast, I can probably grind it within 1 minute. Got it, if you want to hide it from your co-workers/respected boss, it's acceptable for hand-brewing coffee in the morning, and storage in the office is less stressful as the handle folds up so it can't be accidentally If it falls to the ground, because its center of gravity is near the fuselage, it will not generate force and hit the handle, so you can place it very carefully in your company as a decoration or something unattractive.

In addition, its accessories include a bag and the most important broom, so you don’t need to buy another broom to clean up the coffee bean residue, which is commendable.

I think the most profound use experience is the above points. If you really pursue unique flavor and uniform grinding, it is really difficult to get a machine under a thousand yuan, because sometimes my friends ask me if it will cost a few hundred yuan. There will be quality ranging from several thousand to tens of thousands of dollars... My feeling is... you get what you pay for... Come on!

Timemore Chestnut C3S Pro Coffee Grinder Positioning

I think this grinder might be aimed at beginners or people who need to take it with them when traveling or commuting to work. It does the most basic job well, but I should add that it's a bit heavy since its casing is metal. This is my personal sharing, if you have any questions or additions, please send me a private message! I will add more details to the website over the next two weeks. Thanks!

Summary - Timemore Chestnut C3S Pro Coffee Grinder

This month I used the Timemore C3S Pro grinder. It is a good choice for users who are just starting to brew coffee, want to advance, or want to bring a machine to the company. Its grinding result is biased towards fine powder, but moderate adjustment of the grinding speed can solve this problem. The overall grinding speed is fast, but sometimes extra force is needed. In particular, its design takes into account users with sweaty hands, increasing the friction of the hands and making it more stable to use. Volume-wise, it's not too noisy, and it's fast enough for office use. In addition, its handle can be folded for easier storage, and the included accessories are also very considerate, including a bag and broom for easy cleaning.

However, if you are looking for high-quality grinding, it may be difficult to achieve with a budget of less than 1,000 yuan. This grinder is suitable for novices or friends who want to use it in Office. The only small drawback is that it is a little heavy because the main material is metal, so friends who want to carry it with them all the time should be mentally prepared.

1. Applicable people: Timemore C3S Pro is suitable for people who are new to making coffee, or people who have already used a basic grinder (such as Kalita's retro grinder or ceramic cutterhead) and want to upgrade.

2. Grinding effect: This grinder produces a lot of fine powder, but if you adjust the grinding degree of the hand grinder, most of the problems of fine powder clogging can be solved.

3. Speed ​​and force: The grinding speed is fast, but because the diameter of the cutterhead is small, a little force is sometimes needed.

4. Design Features: For people with sweaty hands, its square concave and convex groove design can provide a good grip.

5. Sound and speed: The grinding sound is not loud and the grinding speed is fast, making it suitable for use in the office.

6. Storage and Carrying: Since the handle is foldable and the center of gravity is close to the body, it is easier to store and carry.

7. Accessories: Comes with a storage bag and special broom for easy cleaning.

8. Price and Quality: It is difficult to pursue ultra-even grinding and extremely unique flavor for less than a thousand yuan.

9. Positioning: Suitable for people who are just getting started and want to advance slowly, or people who need to carry it with them when traveling or going to work.

Timemore C3S Pro Coffee Grinder Product Information:

C3 vs C3 PRO:

• The only difference is the new handle design, the body and disc set (S2C) are the same.
• The C3 PRO features a patented spring-assisted handle that folds down into the body for easy portability.

Common characteristics of the two models:

• CNC machined sharp grinding disc, ensuring a longer service life.
• Dual bearing fixed center shaft to ensure smoothness and consistency of grinding.
• Adjust point-to-point to achieve the desired grinding settings.
• Comfortable grip with a square pattern design.
• Sleek, compact minimalist design, easy to set up and quick to grind.
• HRC58 Sharp Stainless Steel Grinding Wheel Set
• Dimensions: 147 mm x 52 mm
• Can accommodate up to 25 grams of coffee beans

Price: USD$99