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Timemore C3S grind settings (2026): by brew method
These Timemore C3S grind settings come from Honest Coffee Guide. Espresso: 5 to 10 clicks from zero. Pour-over: 11 to 24 clicks from zero. Treat each one as a starting point and adjust by taste, roast and brewer.
Timemore C3S settings by brew method
| Brew method | Setting | Our fit rating | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | 5 to 10 clicks from zero | Limited | Honest Coffee Guide |
| Moka pot | 10 to 17 clicks from zero | Yes | Honest Coffee Guide |
| AeroPress | 9 to 25 clicks from zero | Yes | Honest Coffee Guide |
| Pour-over | 11 to 24 clicks from zero | Yes | Honest Coffee Guide |
| French press | 19 to 25 clicks from zero | Yes | Honest Coffee Guide |
| Cold brew | 22 to 25 clicks from zero | 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
How to find zero
We have no sourced steps for finding zero on the Timemore C3S. 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. Steps of about 83 µm are too coarse to dial in espresso reliably. One reviewer says the C3 series reaches Turkish, but a guide warns against the finest clicks, 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 C3S?
Honest Coffee Guide lists 5 to 10 clicks from zero for espresso on the Timemore C3S. Treat it as a starting point and adjust by taste. We rate the Timemore C3S as a limited fit for espresso.
What grind setting should I use for pour over (V60) on the Timemore C3S?
Honest Coffee Guide lists 11 to 24 clicks from zero for pour-over on the Timemore C3S. Treat it as a starting point and adjust by taste.
How do I find zero on the Timemore C3S?
We have no sourced steps for finding zero on the Timemore C3S. 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 C3S 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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