TIMEMORE Chestnut C3S PRO Manual Coffee Grinder, Stainless Steel S2C Conical Burr Coffee Grinder, Hand Coffee Grinder with Foldable Handle, Adjustable Grind Setting for Espresso to French Press, Black

From questionable instant crystals to pre-ground bags, I thought I was doing okay. Then I dipped a toe into the world of "freshly ground beans," and there was no turning back. My electric grinder was... fine. Loud, messy, and sometimes felt like it was waking up the entire neighborhood just to get my morning fix. I craved something quieter, something more tactile, something that felt a little more like an artisanal ritual. That's when the TIMEMORE Chestnut C3S MAX Manual Coffee Grinder entered my life.I saw "Manual Coffee Grinder" and thought, "Is this a workout? Will I need biceps just to get a cup of coffee?" The sleek black design and the promise of "Stainless Steel S2C Conical Burrs" sounded fancy, like something a coffee ninja would use. My electric grinder looked nervous.When this arrived, it felt incredibly well-made. Solid, with a satisfying weight. The foldable handle is a clever touch, making it surprisingly compact. It looked less like a kitchen appliance and more like a sophisticated piece of engineering designed for a very specific, delicious purpose.Using it for the first time felt like a small act of rebellion against the noisy, electric world. You fill the top with beans, set your desired grind size (so many options!), unfold the handle, and start cranking. It requires a little effort, yes, but it's a smooth, almost meditative process. The sound of the beans being ground is a satisfying, quiet crunch, a far cry from the industrial roar of my old grinder. It's like the coffee is being gently persuaded into submission, not violently assaulted.And the result? The freshly ground coffee that falls into the collection cup smells incredible. The consistency of the grind is impressive, uniform and fluffy. Brewing coffee with beans ground moments before is a revelation. The flavor is brighter, more nuanced, more... alive. My coffee tastes like it's living its best life, and honestly, so am I while drinking it.If you're looking to upgrade your coffee game, appreciate a quieter, more controlled grinding process, and don't mind a brief, satisfying arm workout in the morning, this manual grinder is fantastic. It's well-built, produces an excellent grind, and adds a touch of ritual to your coffee routine. My coffee tastes amazing, my arms are getting subtly stronger, and I'm thoroughly impressed with this manual marvel.

I have only had my TIMEMORE Chestnut C3 MAX PRO Manual Coffee Grinder for a couple of days but 1. It is a very nice looking grinder, 2. it is hefty and feels good in my hand, 3. I did not expect to care about the folding handle but I like it. It fits better on my shelf, 4. grinding is much faster and smoother than my previous manual grinder, 5. the silicone padded bottom makes setting it down quieter and less likely to scratch the countertop than a metal bottom, 6. putting the lid and handle on and taking it off feels secure, 7. everything about this grinder loos and feels solid and high quality, and 8. adjusting the grind coarseness is easy but is trial and error. I have mine set at 8 click now and still don't feel it is fine enough. I can set it at 7 clicks and see if that's fine enough but the instructions tell you not to go lower than that. Bottom line: this is a high quality grinder that feels good in your hand, grinds quietly and easily, and was a great purchase. I highly recommend it.

Pure excellence! Cannot believe how long I used a standard blade grinder before. This unlocks a new level of coffee. Worth every penny- well built- easy to use- highly recommend!

Very fine mechanic quality. Way beyond what I expexted coming out of China. I use this grinder every day to make coffee grinds for big jug of coffee (3.3 Cups).

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A simple vista se nota una máquina excelente, robusta, acabados y materiales premium, aún no la he utilizado, pues estoy esperando me llegue la picopresso y otros accesorios para poder realizar un excelente café, pero a simple vista se nota lo premium

This was my first dive into a coffee grinder and it came after much research and reviews. This build on this grinder is very impressive. Very sturdy, good weight where its not too heavy but also doesn't feel cheap in your hand. It has fantastic burrs and the hand crank is beyond smooth.The grinder has plenty of adjustments to grind your beans for espresso, pour over, aeropress, drip, and everything in-between. I do wish it had visual identification marks where you make your adjustments to make it more user-friendly and not have to count your clicks, but that's being overly critical.Overall this is a great piece of gear that grinds beans to a pretty precise degree. If you like the process of manually grinding your beans, this grinder is a great choice. There are obviously cheaper options out there, but the quality you get from this grinder is worth the price tag and ease of use.