C3
- Burr Type
- S2C 660
- Body Material
- Plastic elements
- Handle
- Standard
- Capacity
- 20 g
- Best For
- Budget-friendly
A guide to the TIMEMORE C3 Hand Grinder Collection
Buyer’s Guide
Timemore C3 Hand Grinders: A Simple Guide to Picking the Right One
What’s new in the C3 lineup, how the models differ, and which one to choose for your brew style.
The C3 series brings Timemore’s S2C 660 burrs to a more affordable body—great news if you want better grind quality without going premium. Below we compare the models at a glance and give quick blurbs to help you decide.
Timemore Chestnut Grinder Comparison
| Model | Burr Type | Body Material | Handle | Capacity | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3 | S2C 660 | Plastic elements | Standard | 20 g | Budget-friendly |
| C3s | S2C 660 | Full metal | Standard | 20 g | Durability |
| C3s PRO | S2C 660 | Full metal | Foldable | 20 g | Travel |
| C3s MAX | S2C 660 | Full metal | Foldable | 30 g | Large batches |
| C3 ESP | S2C 660 | Full metal | Standard | 20 g | Espresso precision |
| C3 ESP PRO | S2C 660 | Full metal | Foldable | 20 g | Portable espresso |
C3s
- Burr Type
- S2C 660
- Body Material
- Full metal
- Handle
- Standard
- Capacity
- 20 g
- Best For
- Durability
C3s PRO
- Burr Type
- S2C 660
- Body Material
- Full metal
- Handle
- Foldable
- Capacity
- 20 g
- Best For
- Travel
C3s MAX
- Burr Type
- S2C 660
- Body Material
- Full metal
- Handle
- Foldable
- Capacity
- 30 g
- Best For
- Large batches
C3 ESP
- Burr Type
- S2C 660
- Body Material
- Full metal
- Handle
- Standard
- Capacity
- 20 g
- Best For
- Espresso precision
C3 ESP PRO
- Burr Type
- S2C 660
- Body Material
- Full metal
- Handle
- Foldable
- Capacity
- 20 g
- Best For
- Portable espresso
The New TIMEMORE S2C 660 Burr Set
- Originally developed for the premium TIMEMORE Chestnut X
- Scaled down for the C3 collection
- Dual-purpose: handles both brewing and espresso
- Medium to coarse grinding for percolation and immersion
- Fine grind consistency for espresso
What Makes the C3 Collection Special
The new C3 grinders use an updated burr set compared to the C2. The Spike-to-Cut (S2C 660) burrs—originally designed for the Chestnut X—were scaled for the C3 lineup and perform consistently across brew methods, from medium/coarse to fine for espresso.
Enhanced stability: C3 grinders add dual-bearing stabilization with a spring mechanism to lock the inner burr and ball bearings to hold the grind shaft in place—helping keep particle size consistent. The grounds bin is aluminium for durability and reduced static.
Choose Your Perfect C3 Model
TIMEMORE C3
Plastic elements in the internal body and handle cap keep it light and affordable without sacrificing grind quality.
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Full metal body for durability and a premium in-hand feel—great daily driver.
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Everything in C3s, plus a foldable handle for compact packing and travel.
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All the PRO perks with a larger 30 g capacity for bigger brews.
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Espresso-focused: 30 clicks per rotation at ~0.0233 mm per click for precise dial-ins.
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Portable espresso precision—adds the foldable handle for on-the-go setups.
Shop NowTIMEMORE’s approach: Beautiful, affordable, high-performance grinders for a wide audience. We’ve tested them—choose the features that fit your routine.
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