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timemore chestnut c2
fast, consistent hand grinding without the high price tag
the timemore chestnut C2 is a 38mm stainless steel conical burr hand grinder that punches well above its price point. it handles medium-fine to medium-coarse grinds with solid consistency, making it a natural fit for pour-over, aeropress, and drip brewing. at around $70 on sale, it undercuts comparable hand grinders from 1Zpresso and Knock by a meaningful margin. the 30g hopper keeps batch sizes small, and espresso is not its strength, but for daily single-cup filter brewing it is hard to beat.
what it does well
- grinds 15g for a v60 in under 30 seconds, fast for its burr size
- consistent particle distribution from medium-fine to medium-coarse
- stainless steel build feels solid and travels well
- significantly cheaper than most comparable hand grinders
where it stops short
- 30g hopper limits batch size, inconvenient for larger brews
- grind consistency drops off at coarser settings
- not suitable for espresso
- slower than entry-level electric grinders like the baratza encore
specs
- drive
- manual
- best for
- filter
- burr type
- conical
- burr size mm
- 38
frequently asked questions
what is the Timemore Chestnut C2?
the Timemore Chestnut C2 is a home coffee grinder. fast, consistent hand grinding without the high price tag
how much does the Timemore Chestnut C2 cost?
the Timemore Chestnut C2 costs $55–$79.
what burrs does the Timemore Chestnut C2 use?
the Timemore Chestnut C2 uses 38mm conical burrs, manual.
what is the Timemore Chestnut C2 best for?
the Timemore Chestnut C2 is best for filter coffee.
what are the pros and cons of the Timemore Chestnut C2?
strengths: grinds 15g for a v60 in under 30 seconds, fast for its burr size, consistent particle distribution from medium-fine to medium-coarse, stainless steel build feels solid and travels well, significantly cheaper than most comparable hand grinders. trade-offs: 30g hopper limits batch size, inconvenient for larger brews, grind consistency drops off at coarser settings, not suitable for espresso, slower than entry-level electric grinders like the baratza encore.