Timemore Chestnut C3 ESP Review (Detailed Walkthrough, Test & Comparison)

In this video, we're diving into a detailed review of the Timemore C3-ESP hand grinder. I've been using this grinder for a while now and I'm excited to share my thoughts on its design, build quality, grind settings, performance, and how it stacks up against other popular grinders like the MHW-3Bomber R3. If you're considering a new entry-level grinder for your espresso or pour-over setup, this video is for you!

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:14 Clearing Up Confusion About the C3 Series
1:11 Design and Build Quality
2:15 Grind Adjustments
3:15 Grind Settings for Different Brew Methods
3:40 Grinding Speed
4:13 Disassembly & Reassembly
5:14 Espresso Test
5:54 Pour Over Test
6:46 Timemore C3 ESP Vs MHW-3Bomber R3
7:49 Timemore C3 ESP Vs Timemore S3
8:03 Conclusion

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[SuperLiconic]

I've used C1 since over 3 years and c3 esp pro since over a month ( 2-3 coffees daily ) . I'm impressed by manufacturer who fixed all minor issues of the original C1 grinder. During intensive usage I've replaced broken handle/plactic cup and glued broken internal bearings plactic mount. This plastic has been now replaced by one piece aluminium in C3. it's much more durable and better feeling and satisfying. ESP version has 3x more settings for grinding which I preffer over the regular one, however I'm not pleased with fancy foldable handle of PRO version. It's 2 x heavier from original one which cause grinder fall when empty ( worse weight distribution ) and I personally switched back to the non pro non-foldable handle. So if you look for the new grinder I would reccomend C3 non pro version unless you want to impress someone with fancy handle :) Or maybe it's just me who cares about weight distribution of a hand coffee grinder. Let me know in comments :)

[perseus]

My C3 esp is on the way. In the meantime thank you for those invaluable numbers as a reference point

[mkxy]

Best Video about the chestnut. thank you

[eXpressionist]

If buying from China marketplaces, C3ESP costs just about $40 (possibly 11.11 deal), but Bomber R3 costs almost 2 times more ($70). Of course, shipping to your country will be paid separately.

[khunsainam]

just received my chestnut C3ESP. I'm unclear on finest espresso setting, in other words lower and you can damage burr, I think I heard you say, 0.6 - 1.0, markings say 0.8-1.1. owners manual saves espresso starts at 0.7. Have you used it at the setting 0.6 0.7 and found it grinds well? I'll be using it with an espresso machine. great video thanks.

[WanAzri-uf]

which grind setting should i use for aeropress?

[thesensorgame]

How many clicks did you take or what is the value for pour over?

[_allcap]

Can the C3 ESP pro grind fine enough to be used for Turkish coffee?

[coffeenation-]

would you choose the c3 esp over the kingrinder p2 for espresso?

[aryapraagya]

I own a Chestnut C3 Grinder and I'm thinking of buying the ESP plate off of eBay and replacing my stock plate with 12 grooves. Will it align as shown here or should I not consider this

[Dr_Nahoj]

Thank you for the test, i'm looking fo a grinder and i was wondering which one is the best for espressos between this one and the kingrinder K6 or K4 ?

[habib]

is this better than the Hibrew G4B manual grinder ?

[bhaktiutama]

So, is it good enough for espresso machine with the unpressurized basket? Thanks for the vid btw

[kitcraft]

How are those threads at lining up? The ones on my c2 are terrible. Too small and don't easily line up. But I really do like my C2 for aeropress travel but would prefer something with more range for the picopresso. The K6 I have is too large for travel, imo.

[brewcoffeehome]

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[William_FM]

Is it good for aeropress and pourover? Does it do a great job?

[Hzq_ali]

After disassembling the grinder for a deep clean, the calibration looks off to me. Even when the indicator is pointing at 0, i can still turn it one more notch past 0. And my shot also correlates to this deviation of the 0. What used to be 0.8 for around 27-30s during the dialing in process, now changed to around 21-22s for the same grind setting. Same beans, few days apart. Is this normal?

[dextondapar]

Which should i get for espresso focused ? c3 esp pro or the mhw 3bomber r3? Thanks in advance!

[cony__gamer]

Hello, a question, I don't have the mill in position 0, do you know what it could be? Greetings

[SimonMcCarthy-hh]

how is this v kingrinder p1 for pour over?