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Timemore C3 ESP Pro grind settings (2026): by brew method
These Timemore C3 ESP Pro grind settings come from Honest Coffee Guide. Espresso: 0.5.2 to 1.1.0 rotations from zero (rotation.number.tick). Pour-over: 1.2.1 to 2.7.1 rotations from zero (rotation.number.tick). Treat each one as a starting point and adjust by taste, roast and brewer.
Timemore C3 ESP Pro settings by brew method
| Brew method | Setting | Our fit rating | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | 0.5.2 to 1.1.0 rotations from zero (rotation.number.tick) | Limited | Honest Coffee Guide |
| Moka pot | 1.1.0 to 1.9.1 rotations from zero (rotation.number.tick) | Yes | Honest Coffee Guide |
| AeroPress | 0.9.2 to 2.8.1 rotations from zero (rotation.number.tick) | Yes | Honest Coffee Guide |
| Pour-over | 1.2.1 to 2.7.1 rotations from zero (rotation.number.tick) | Yes | Honest Coffee Guide |
| French press | 2.0.2 to 3.0.0 rotations from zero (rotation.number.tick) | Yes | Honest Coffee Guide |
| Cold brew | 2.4.0 to 3.0.0 rotations from zero (rotation.number.tick) | Yes | Honest Coffee Guide |
No setting is published in our sources for: Turkish.
These are starting points. Beans, roast, brewer and burr wear all move the right setting.
How to read these numbers
The setting format
The setting has three parts: rotation, number and tick. For example, 1.3.2 is 1 rotation from zero, the 3rd number, the 2nd tick.
Source: Honest Coffee Guide
How to find zero
We have no sourced steps for finding zero on the Timemore C3 ESP Pro. Zero is the setting where the burrs just touch, and the numbers above count from there. The maker's manual is the place to look for the steps.
Brew method fit. Fine 23 µm steps reach espresso, but the small burr makes grinding slow. Only one chart lists a Turkish setting, and at 20 g a 1 litre filter machine batch takes three loads.
Questions
What grind setting should I use for espresso on the Timemore C3 ESP Pro?
Honest Coffee Guide lists 0.5.2 to 1.1.0 rotations from zero (rotation.number.tick) for espresso on the Timemore C3 ESP Pro. Treat it as a starting point and adjust by taste. We rate the Timemore C3 ESP Pro as a limited fit for espresso.
What grind setting should I use for pour over (V60) on the Timemore C3 ESP Pro?
Honest Coffee Guide lists 1.2.1 to 2.7.1 rotations from zero (rotation.number.tick) for pour-over on the Timemore C3 ESP Pro. Treat it as a starting point and adjust by taste.
How do I find zero on the Timemore C3 ESP Pro?
We have no sourced steps for finding zero on the Timemore C3 ESP Pro. Zero is the setting where the burrs just touch, and the numbers on this page count from there. The maker's manual is the place to look for the steps.
Where do these Timemore C3 ESP Pro settings come from?
Each number is copied from Honest Coffee Guide, and the page links the source of every row. Which Grinder does not test grinders itself. Settings change with beans, roast, brewer and how worn the burrs are.
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