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Timemore Chestnut C5 ESP Pro review (2026)
Timemore Chestnut C5 ESP Pro is a hand grinder that suits Espresso, Moka pot, AeroPress, Pour-over and French press. From €99 delivered to Lithuania, prices vary by country.
A compact 42 mm hand grinder with 15 micron steps that reviewers like for espresso and filter. An espresso dose takes about a minute, and Espresso Rabbit Hole reports heavy static and clumping.
Best for
- Espresso on a hand-grinder budget
- Pour-over and travel
- People who like a folding crank
Skip if
- You want stepless adjustment
- You grind large batches
- You dislike static and clumpy grounds
- Lithuania €99
- Latvia €119.99
- Estonia €119.99
- Poland €124.99
- Finland €118.90
- Germany €123.99
Brew methods
Steps of 15 microns reach espresso; an 18 g shot takes about a minute to grind.
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
- €99 shop price, VAT included
- free shipping
- €115 shop price, VAT included
- €4.99 shipping
Pros and cons
Pros
- CoffeeGeek, Espresso Rabbit Hole and Pull & Pour list 15 microns per click, finer than the 31 micron standard C5.
- Espresso Rabbit Hole says it grinds fine enough to choke a Sage Dual Boiler, with consistent grounds and few fines.
- CoffeeGeek describes exceptional clarity for V60, Chemex and French press, and LukeMakesCoffee a clean, sweet V60.
- The folding crank sits flat against the body, per CoffeeGeek and Espresso Rabbit Hole, and the all-metal body comes apart without tools.
Cons
- CoffeeGeek says an 18 g espresso dose takes slightly over a minute, slower than 48 mm grinders, and Espresso Rabbit Hole agrees on about a minute.
- Espresso Rabbit Hole calls static the most annoying thing and recommends a WDT tool for clumpy grounds.
- Pull & Pour says stepped adjustment is less precise than stepless for dialing in espresso, and the 25 g capacity limits larger batches.
- Espresso Rabbit Hole says replacement burrs are not sold anywhere, and no travel case is included.
What owners report
- Setting notation takes learning. Espresso Rabbit Hole and Pull & Pour note settings are written rotation, number, click, and Espresso Rabbit Hole sometimes found the ideal setting between two clicks.
- Catch cup quirks. CoffeeGeek notes the cup has no internal lip and screws on, and Espresso Rabbit Hole says grounds stick in one corner.
- Coarse filter grinds. LukeMakesCoffee says coarse filter grinds are less uniform than with filter-dedicated burrs.
What experts measured
- Espresso Rabbit Hole reports retention usually 0.1 to 0.2 g and about a minute for 18 g.
- LukeMakesCoffee gives 35 to 45 seconds for 17 g and about 670 g body weight.
- CoffeeGeek gives 30 to 35 seconds for 15 g of V60 grind.
Alternatives
Timemore C3 ESP Pro
CoffeeGeek says the C5 ESP Pro beats it on speed, since the C3 uses 38 mm burrs at 23.3 microns per click.
€115 at Amazon.de →Kingrinder K6
CoffeeGeek points espresso-only buyers to the Kingrinder K6 or K7 with 48 mm burrs.
No EU shop price found yet.
Questions
What is the Timemore Chestnut C5 ESP Pro good for?
It works well for Espresso, Moka pot, AeroPress, Pour-over and French press. It is limited for Cold brew. Steps of 15 microns reach espresso; an 18 g shot takes about a minute to grind.
How much does the Timemore Chestnut C5 ESP Pro cost delivered?
Cheapest delivered price: €99 to Lithuania, €119.99 to Latvia, €119.99 to Estonia, €124.99 to Poland, €118.90 to Finland, €123.99 to Germany.
Is the Timemore Chestnut C5 ESP Pro a hand or electric grinder?
It is a hand grinder with 42 mm conical, stainless steel (S2C-042 III) burrs and stepped adjustment. It is quiet.
What does ESP Pro mean?
CoffeeGeek says Pro means a folding crank and ESP means finer espresso steps.
Is it good for filter?
Yes. CoffeeGeek and LukeMakesCoffee report clean filter cups, though LukeMakesCoffee says coarse grinds are less uniform than with filter-dedicated burrs.
Specs
| Type | Hand |
| Burr | 42 mm conical, stainless steel (S2C-042 III) |
| Adjustment | stepped |
| Quiet | yes |
Sources
This review draws on these sources.
- Timemore C5 ESP Pro Review, CoffeeGeek, 2026-01-05 (expert)
- Timemore Chestnut C5 ESP Pro Review, Espresso Rabbit Hole, 2026-09-22 (expert)
- Timemore C5 ESP Pro Review, LukeMakesCoffee, 2026-07-30 (expert)
- Timemore Chestnut C5 and C5 ESP Review, Pull & Pour (expert)