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Timemore C3S review (2026)
Timemore C3S is a hand grinder that suits Moka pot, AeroPress, Pour-over, French press and Cold brew. From €62.14 delivered to Latvia, prices vary by country.
An all-metal budget grinder for pour-over and AeroPress. Its coarse 83 micron steps make espresso hard to dial in.
Best for
- Pour-over, AeroPress and French press
- Buyers who want a metal body on a budget
- Travel and single cups
Skip if
- You want to dial in espresso
- You grind for more than one or two cups
- Lithuania €71.89
- Latvia €62.14
- Estonia €72.99
- Poland €72.99
- Germany €73.99
Brew methods
Steps of about 83 µm are too coarse to dial in espresso reliably.
Delivered price
Delivered to the country in each column: price with that country's VAT where the shop charges it, plus shipping. A dash means the shop does not sell or ship there.
How it adds up, delivered to Lithuania
- €69 shop price, VAT included
- €2.89 shipping
Pros and cons
Pros
- Timemore lists the C3S with an all-metal burr set, body and components.
- The S2C burr gives even grounds, and one review notes little wobble.
- A review of the original C3, which uses the same 38 mm S2C burr, praised bright and sweet pour-over cups.
- It is compact and portable.
Cons
- Timemore lists about 83 microns per click, which is too coarse for dialing in espresso.
- The catch cup is small, listed at 20 g by Timemore and 20 to 25 g by one review.
- Honest Coffee Guide warns that settings below 6 clicks may dull the burrs.
- It is hand cranked and costs more than the plastic-part C3.
What owners report
- Pour-over first. Reviews place it at its best for pour-over, French press and AeroPress. They call it not optimized for espresso.
- Espresso is hit or miss. The reviewer of the original C3 found only one of the recommended espresso clicks gave a decent shot. The C3S has the same coarse dial per Timemore's page.
What experts measured
- Timemore lists 83 microns per click and 12 clicks per rotation for the classic dial.
- Honest Coffee Guide gives a range of 0 to 950 microns and an espresso range of 5 to 10 clicks.
Alternatives
Timemore C3 ESP Pro
Finer 23 micron dial that reaches espresso, per Timemore's page.
€91.95 at Amazon.de →Questions
What is the Timemore C3S good for?
It works well for Moka pot, AeroPress, Pour-over, French press and Cold brew. It is limited for Espresso. Steps of about 83 µm are too coarse to dial in espresso reliably.
How much does the Timemore C3S cost delivered?
Cheapest delivered price: €71.89 to Lithuania, €62.14 to Latvia, €72.99 to Estonia, €72.99 to Poland, €73.99 to Germany.
Is the Timemore C3S a hand or electric grinder?
It is a hand grinder with 38 mm conical S2C660, stainless steel burrs and stepped adjustment. It is quiet.
What is the difference between the Timemore C3S and C3?
Timemore's page says the C3S is all metal, while the C3 has a metal body and burr with durable plastic components.
Is the C3S the same as the C3 ESP Pro?
No. Timemore lists the ESP Pro with a finer espresso dial of about 23 microns per click, against about 83 on the classic dial.
Specs
| Type | Hand |
| Burr | 38 mm conical S2C660, stainless steel |
| Adjustment | stepped |
| Quiet | yes |
Sources
This review draws on these sources.
- Timemore C3 series, Timemore (maker)
- Timemore C3S grind settings, Honest Coffee Guide (expert)
- TIMEMORE Chestnut C3S Manual Grinder, Coffee Gear, 2026-07-18 (expert)
- Timemore C3 Review (original C3, not C3S), Home Coffee Expert, 2024-03-04 (expert)