Apart from the darker shade of the new C3S PRO, the C2 and C3 grinders look identical. The handle has been improved, which is foldable and makes the grinder more portable and more suitable for travel, for example.
Compared to the C3 PRO Fold, the C3 PRO Fold has an improved all-metal body made of aluminium alloy without a plastic part inside, which allows for more precise grinding and a longer service life. The hopper capacity has also been increased. A decent hopper capacity for 25g of coffee allows you to prepare a batch, for two coffees.
Let's summarise what the C2 and C3 grinders have in common:
It is a compact small hand grinder with excellent workmanship. The body of the grinder is made of aluminium alloys, making it both durable and lightweight.
The grinder is equipped with precision steel stones with two bearings that allow high precision and constant grinding. The coarseness is easily adjusted by a rotary nut on the bottom of the grinder, clockwise for finer grinds or counter-clockwise for coarser ground coffee.
Thetextured surface ensures the grinder won't fall out of your hand and grinding will be comfortable. With a diameter of only approx. 5 cm, a height with handle of approx. 16 cm and a light weight, the Timemore grinder will meet the expectations of all travellers. The hexagonal end of the handle ensures comfortable grinding and easy application of the folding handle.
Thenut for adjusting the grinding coarseness is also metal here.
What is different in the new model?
The Timemore Chestnut C3S PRO grinder introduces a new grinding stone technology "S2C" (spike to cut), where the inner grinding stone has a new shape, namely vertical lines running across the top of the grinding stone. This technology is also used in the flagship Chestnut X grinder (but the Chestnut X has a wider range of grind coarseness settings, larger grinding stones and also a different geometry) and promises a slightly more consistent grind and also suitability for espresso ! :) The C2 grinder does grind fine enough for espresso, but that fine grind has gone on for too long and is therefore more recommended for alternative brewing methods.
Features:
Hopper capacity: 25g of coffee
Body: aluminium alloy
Stones: conical, steel SUS420 "S2C" stones- size 38 mm
Grinding level: 30
Material: aluminium, stainless steel, plastic
Handle length: 160 mm
Height: 158 mm
Diameter: 51 mm
Weight: 530g
Package contents:
Timemore Chestnut C3S PRO grinder
small storage bag
cleaning brush
Do not use water to clean any grinder. Clean only with the included brush.
