dude this is such a badass video -- the editing the b-roll helping to illustrate your point -- the audio quality -- the succinct information -- the wide coverage -- the goddamn everything holy shit absolute badass video
An excellent review and wish this was around when, six months ago, I purchased the Nano with stainless steel burrs as a travel grinder. I am very happy except that 15g is just short of the 18.5g I need for espresso, so it adds an additional refill and grind. With the benefit of this review I would now go for the slim with titanium burrs. That said Timemore is proving itself in the competitive coffee market which is more than I can say for other Chinese brands.
That's an excellent comparison, differentiating these Timemore grinders can be a bit of a pain! Just to note, I bought a Slim a few months ago, and it has the steel burrs, not coated with titanium, that's how it was advertised as well from the place I got it. I've been using it almost everyday for pourover, aeropress and moka pot, and am very happy with it. Super fast and the all metal construction gives me hope that this will last a very long time. Thanks!
Hi i just wanted your advice , im a beginner and planning to buy my first ever hand grinder for my coffee journey , i dont have much to spend so im thorn whether to buy c2 or c3? i only use it for moka pot , pour over and french press , drink once or twice a day , does the c3 offers more quality taste or does it greatly improve the taste compared to c2? Thanks also if there are other grinder that you can recommend me Thank you
@@snah.0134 hey, if the burr in the C2 is the same 38mm steel burr that I have in my slim, then it should be very capable for what you need. Everyone is different but the slim was perfect for me as a first grinder, and I still use sometimes if I travel (upgraded to a flat burr electric grinder at home later). I dont have the C3 and don't know about it so can't comment on any improvements.
Hey guys great vid. When producing vids like this would be cool to see you guys put in some graphs of grind distribution and some side by side visual comparisons of coffee grounds. Taste comparisons would be interesting too, such as a blind cupping using each grinder and the same coffee to see how they perform against each other. Thanks.
Bought the C2 and it works great! I prefer it on the loosest/coarsest setting for french press personally and since it can also grind much finer than I use it for most people should be pretty happy with it.
@@khanfarm321 The newer one has less plastic parts. They swapped the adjustment dial from plastic to steel. The internal frame is still plastic but overall it feels better now
@@Redhaired-j5w not recommended. It can do it, the grind is pretty consistent. but has pretty large steps so you don't have enough control with it to fine tune for a good espresso
I'd like to see how the G1 now compares to the new Chestnut X...as that is the one I am look gin at at the moment..either that or an M47 with course burr...help appreciated.
I am now using c2 for may flair neo. I'm pretty satisfied with it. Easy to grin, well build quality, reasonable price are what you get on timemore products.
Hi i just wanted your advice , im a beginner and planning to buy my first ever hand grinder for my coffee journey , i dont have much to spend so im thorn whether to buy c2 or c3? i only use it for moka pot , pour over and french press , drink once or twice a day , does the c3 offers more quality taste or does it greatly improve the taste compared to c2? Thanks also if there are other grinder that you can recommend me Thank you
Wouldnt it be possible to replace the grind dial with a standard wing nut to remove the clicks and effectively make it stepless and viable for espresso?
Any news on the C3 comparison with C2? What I've heard, even with the S2C, the C3 isn't making much difference/improvement on the C2. Can't find enough info though.
We do not have those in stock currently, but we expect to begin carrying them at the beginning of next year. We will definitely get an overview or comparison out ASAP!
Hi, I bought the Picopresso and struggling to get a good extraction. Wondering if you thing the Slim would be OK? You did say in the video there was a espresso Caveat .. what was that? Thanks
The Timemore grinders, including the new Plus models, have a stepped grind adjustment system. Espresso is easier to dial in with a stepless grind adjustment system. It is entirely possible to use the Slim models for espresso; but you will not be able to make minute changes in grind size. As such, you will have to dial in by changing the grind and/or dosing up or down in the portafilter basket.
Has Timeore updated the C2? I just bought one and it has a steel adjustment knob and index plate. Every photo I've seen, including the product listing where I ordered it, show the plastic knob and brass (I'm assuming; it's a gold color) index plate. I'm certainly not complaining! But very curious. What gives?
Those are really attractive, and both the checkered finish and the squared off shape look like they'd help a lot. Question -- do you find that the interface between the lever and the shaft gets sloppy after a lot of use? I know that steel is pretty tough, but people don't usually turn with even, well-aligned force.
What do you mean by interface? The top of the axle is a hex and the underside of the lid has what amounts to the head of a deeply recessed hex screw. Barring any damage to either, the Timemore grinders should crank on center for years to come.
We recommend the NANO Plus or Slim Plus, which both have the E&B (espresso & brewing) burrs, or the G1 Plus, which has the E&B titanium-coated burrs. What dose are you using most often? The G1 has the largest hopper at ~30g and the NANO has the smallest at ~15g. The Slim's capacity is in between those.
@@falkenvir none that i have ever experienced. Please note that this is espresso for the Flair Pro 2, if you use 58mm you'll need to grind even finer and I have no experience with this
Good question! If you want a grinder for the full range, check out the Timemore Plus models, including the NANO. They use the E&B burrs (Espresso and Brewing), so they can grind for every brewing method.
For grinding fine, we recommend the titanium-coated burrs, which come standard on the Slim and are options on the NANO and G1 in the Chestnut series. Every grinder in the new Timemore Plus series includes E&B burrs, which grind well at all coarsenesses, and would thus also be a good option for moka pot.
Hellooo, i am using the timemore c2, and i wanna upgrade my grinder. Would u recommend me to upgrade to the chestnut nano? I mean is it better in the grind quality? Thanks
If you're looking to upgrade we recommend any of the Timemore Plus models. They include the E&B burrs that have a grind range from espresso-fine, to French press coarse. The grind quality and uniformity is consistent across the board.
@@KennethPaul Yeah you're right! They are very budget friendly rather than Comandante and Kinu which are very premium.Can't wait to purchase the C2. Or Red C1 if it's still in the market
For under $100 we would definitely suggest the Timemore Chestnut C2. However, if you're willing to pay a bit more you can't go wrong with the Timemore Chestnut Slim. The Slim's titanium coated burrs were engineered specifically for finer grind settings. You can find both on our website! Timemore Chestnut C2 - prima-coffee.com/equipment/timemore/chestnutc2-timem-pp#button2 Timemore Chestnut Slim - prima-coffee.com/equipment/timemore/70tgd004aa116-timem-sp
Anyone know if the titanium coated burr set will be available to buy separately since it should fit the c2 and slim since they use a stainless 38mm set
I really don't know about this because I jsurfed the web kinda mindlessly but I think Timemore sells the spare parts including the burr set. I saw it in my local online shop web apps but they don't cover international shipment. Maybe I saw it in AliExpress too, if I am not mistaken. AliExpress covers international shipment.
Soon we will have Timemore's newly designed E&B burr set, which works as well as the titanium-coated set for espresso and as well as the stainless steel set for mid-range methods.
If you're looking to purchase a Timemore you should check out the new Plus models with the E&B burrs. The older models of the NANO and G1 come with the choice of burrs and the titanium coated burrs do a great job with finer grinds.
There are various coffee grinders! I also use a coffee grinder to enjoy morning coffee every day. The video was very interesting. Also, I will come to play ♬ with love from Japan :)
We will soon. Timemore recently announced a new burr set designed to grind with consistency from espresso (fine) all the way through French Press (coarse). This burr set will eliminate the need to have one burr set for fine and one for mid-to-coarse brewing methods. We are projected to have them come mid-November!
Titanium is a buzzword. Titanium has far worse edge holding ability than stainless. If they're grinding better than steel, it's because the titanium coated burrs have better tollerances/design before they're coated. The titanium won't hurt anything because it's so thin. But they're not actually helping you and the actual edge will wear down to the better steel underneath. *I love my titanium bicycle and camping cups, spoons and forks. But I don't want a titanium edge on anything meant to cut things that I want long term durability out of
We recommend following Timemore's guide in the manual as a starting point. Then adjust from there. The grind for V60 will also depend on the size of the dose. For a 20g dose, start somewhere around 15 clicks and adjust accordingly. Hope this helps!
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dude this is such a badass video -- the editing the b-roll helping to illustrate your point -- the audio quality -- the succinct information -- the wide coverage -- the goddamn everything holy shit absolute badass video
Thank you so much!
This is such a great informative video, deserves more like for sure. Really like your channel. Great job!
I'm really here for this kind of support for channels. Well said.
Very kind. Thank you!
An excellent review and wish this was around when, six months ago, I purchased the Nano with stainless steel burrs as a travel grinder. I am very happy except that 15g is just short of the 18.5g I need for espresso, so it adds an additional refill and grind. With the benefit of this review I would now go for the slim with titanium burrs. That said Timemore is proving itself in the competitive coffee market which is more than I can say for other Chinese brands.
I feel the pain dude, purchasing a wrong grinder really sucks. Especially if their price difference is not wide
Glad to be here to help!
That's an excellent comparison, differentiating these Timemore grinders can be a bit of a pain! Just to note, I bought a Slim a few months ago, and it has the steel burrs, not coated with titanium, that's how it was advertised as well from the place I got it. I've been using it almost everyday for pourover, aeropress and moka pot, and am very happy with it. Super fast and the all metal construction gives me hope that this will last a very long time. Thanks!
Yep. There is the regular slim and then there is the slim plus which has the special burrs that make it more suited for espresso.
Hi i just wanted your advice , im a beginner and planning to buy my first ever hand grinder for my coffee journey , i dont have much to spend so im thorn whether to buy c2 or c3? i only use it for moka pot , pour over and french press , drink once or twice a day , does the c3 offers more quality taste or does it greatly improve the taste compared to c2? Thanks also if there are other grinder that you can recommend me
Thank you
@@snah.0134 hey, if the burr in the C2 is the same 38mm steel burr that I have in my slim, then it should be very capable for what you need. Everyone is different but the slim was perfect for me as a first grinder, and I still use sometimes if I travel (upgraded to a flat burr electric grinder at home later). I dont have the C3 and don't know about it so can't comment on any improvements.
Hey guys great vid. When producing vids like this would be cool to see you guys put in some graphs of grind distribution and some side by side visual comparisons of coffee grounds. Taste comparisons would be interesting too, such as a blind cupping using each grinder and the same coffee to see how they perform against each other. Thanks.
That's a great suggestion, thank you for your feedback!
Bought the C2 and it works great! I prefer it on the loosest/coarsest setting for french press personally and since it can also grind much finer than I use it for most people should be pretty happy with it.
How many clicks do you use for french press?
How's the performance of c2 for espresso grind?
How is the grinder holding up? Is the make quality good?
@@khanfarm321 The newer one has less plastic parts. They swapped the adjustment dial from plastic to steel. The internal frame is still plastic but overall it feels better now
@@Redhaired-j5w not recommended. It can do it, the grind is pretty consistent. but has pretty large steps so you don't have enough control with it to fine tune for a good espresso
This is an amazing video. Thank you for the details!
I'd like to see how the G1 now compares to the new Chestnut X...as that is the one I am look gin at at the moment..either that or an M47 with course burr...help appreciated.
Actually this made up my mind on which of these to buy. Thanks.
We are so happy we were able to help you make your decision!
really thankful for this. tried to find comparison in the site and it doesn't tell much since the company also uses chinese language most of the time
After asking around what to choose between hario slim, cafede kona and timemore c2, here I am knowing what to choose between those 3
Very excellent & helpful review!!
I am now using c2 for may flair neo. I'm pretty satisfied with it. Easy to grin, well build quality, reasonable price are what you get on timemore products.
hi, i just ordered mine, may i know what are your grind click settings for the flair neo?
@@gamon9525 it depends on how bean roasted and the does you take, normally between 9 to 11 for pressurized and 6 ~7 for non pressurized.
@@darrenz2636 how was it after months? Still good for espresso?
Is the build quality good enough after 7 months?
sure
Excellent lineup and comparison information
Amazing explanation and great details!
Hi i just wanted your advice , im a beginner and planning to buy my first ever hand grinder for my coffee journey , i dont have much to spend so im thorn whether to buy c2 or c3? i only use it for moka pot , pour over and french press , drink once or twice a day , does the c3 offers more quality taste or does it greatly improve the taste compared to c2? Thanks also if there are other grinder that you can recommend me
Thank you
this video is really helpful thank you
Strange how the moka/stove pot always gets overlooked. I presume its a medium fine grind?
Typically for the Moka Pot we recommend a pretty fine grind - somewhere between espresso and Aeropress/V60.
Wouldnt it be possible to replace the grind dial with a standard wing nut to remove the clicks and effectively make it stepless and viable for espresso?
Hi , what is different between E&B burr and titanium coated burr ?
Is the G1plus has same burr set for slim plus?
Any news on the C3 comparison with C2? What I've heard, even with the S2C, the C3 isn't making much difference/improvement on the C2. Can't find enough info though.
What about Timemore X, does not they proposed sample for review?
We do not have those in stock currently, but we expect to begin carrying them at the beginning of next year. We will definitely get an overview or comparison out ASAP!
Hi, I bought the Picopresso and struggling to get a good extraction. Wondering if you thing the Slim would be OK? You did say in the video there was a espresso Caveat .. what was that? Thanks
The Timemore grinders, including the new Plus models, have a stepped grind adjustment system. Espresso is easier to dial in with a stepless grind adjustment system. It is entirely possible to use the Slim models for espresso; but you will not be able to make minute changes in grind size. As such, you will have to dial in by changing the grind and/or dosing up or down in the portafilter basket.
Does the Nano or Slim fit inside an Aeropress plunger? And what are the weights of each? (Important travel considerations.)
Great review, would like to see a comparison with these and Comandante
does the nano have misalignment issues? Some people had issues with it
Has Timeore updated the C2? I just bought one and it has a steel adjustment knob and index plate. Every photo I've seen, including the product listing where I ordered it, show the plastic knob and brass (I'm assuming; it's a gold color) index plate. I'm certainly not complaining! But very curious. What gives?
Yeah the plastic adjustment upgraded. The plastic one prone to break.
Those are really attractive, and both the checkered finish and the squared off shape look like they'd help a lot. Question -- do you find that the interface between the lever and the shaft gets sloppy after a lot of use? I know that steel is pretty tough, but people don't usually turn with even, well-aligned force.
What do you mean by interface? The top of the axle is a hex and the underside of the lid has what amounts to the head of a deeply recessed hex screw. Barring any damage to either, the Timemore grinders should crank on center for years to come.
Can the Nano knob fit into the ground tray? If it does then it avoids loosing it.
Yes, it does.
@@primacoffeeequipmentAppreciate your help on my query. Then it's a perfect grinder for travel. Thank you and God Bless.
Can those grind chia seeds?
What you would recommend if I want to toggle between espresso (fine) and pourover (coarse)? My grinder would mostly be used at home.
We recommend the NANO Plus or Slim Plus, which both have the E&B (espresso & brewing) burrs, or the G1 Plus, which has the E&B titanium-coated burrs. What dose are you using most often? The G1 has the largest hopper at ~30g and the NANO has the smallest at ~15g. The Slim's capacity is in between those.
Thanks for this. I want a good hand grinder just for espresso. I have a De’Longhi Dedica EC680. Which grinder would you suggest? Thanks!
Any of the grinders in Timemore's Plus line (Slim Plus, NANO Plus, and G1 Plus) will work for espresso and all brewing methods.
Dang, very in-depth.
Nice Video 👍👍
G1 Plus does a great job for espresso, 7 clicks for low dose (15-16 grams) and 8 clicks for higher doses till roughly 19 grams.
any issues that the burr is touching eachother?
@@falkenvir none that i have ever experienced. Please note that this is espresso for the Flair Pro 2, if you use 58mm you'll need to grind even finer and I have no experience with this
What range can the nano grind to or what’s it best for? I need something that can go full range French press to Turkish
Good question! If you want a grinder for the full range, check out the Timemore Plus models, including the NANO. They use the E&B burrs (Espresso and Brewing), so they can grind for every brewing method.
is there a difference between the regular c2 and c2 max other than capacity? Are the materials the same? Hoping for reply, thanks!
You are correct, only the capacity is increased!
@@primacoffeeequipment thanks !
Which would recomend for Moka???
For grinding fine, we recommend the titanium-coated burrs, which come standard on the Slim and are options on the NANO and G1 in the Chestnut series. Every grinder in the new Timemore Plus series includes E&B burrs, which grind well at all coarsenesses, and would thus also be a good option for moka pot.
Hellooo, i am using the timemore c2, and i wanna upgrade my grinder. Would u recommend me to upgrade to the chestnut nano? I mean is it better in the grind quality? Thanks
If you're looking to upgrade we recommend any of the Timemore Plus models. They include the E&B burrs that have a grind range from espresso-fine, to French press coarse. The grind quality and uniformity is consistent across the board.
How about Chestnut X ?
I want a hand grinder for espresso but I would like to stay under $100...would love some suggestions for one or two.
You won't get better than the slim or c2 from this video and both are great
Consider the porlex with ceramic burrs.
@@KennethPaul Yeah you're right! They are very budget friendly rather than Comandante and Kinu which are very premium.Can't wait to purchase the C2. Or Red C1 if it's still in the market
For under $100 we would definitely suggest the Timemore Chestnut C2. However, if you're willing to pay a bit more you can't go wrong with the Timemore Chestnut Slim. The Slim's titanium coated burrs were engineered specifically for finer grind settings. You can find both on our website!
Timemore Chestnut C2 - prima-coffee.com/equipment/timemore/chestnutc2-timem-pp#button2
Timemore Chestnut Slim - prima-coffee.com/equipment/timemore/70tgd004aa116-timem-sp
Would be great to be told the capacity of these
Most of these grinders have been upgraded to newer models, but here are the capacities.
C2 Max : 30 grams
Slim Plus: grams
Nano: 15-18 grams
Anyone know if the titanium coated burr set will be available to buy separately since it should fit the c2 and slim since they use a stainless 38mm set
I really don't know about this because I jsurfed the web kinda mindlessly but I think Timemore sells the spare parts including the burr set. I saw it in my local online shop web apps but they don't cover international shipment. Maybe I saw it in AliExpress too, if I am not mistaken. AliExpress covers international shipment.
Soon we will have Timemore's newly designed E&B burr set, which works as well as the titanium-coated set for espresso and as well as the stainless steel set for mid-range methods.
İ wonder about chesnut slim plus it seems very reasonable. Please make vid for it!!!
We will have a video for this very soon!
@@primacoffeeequipment thanks for feedback ⁉️
What's your top 3 hand grinders for Aeropress?
If you're looking to purchase a Timemore you should check out the new Plus models with the E&B burrs. The older models of the NANO and G1 come with the choice of burrs and the titanium coated burrs do a great job with finer grinds.
Thank you!
After awhile when the burrs wears out. Can they be changed somehow? Or i should buy a new one
Yes, you can purchase replacement burrs. We carry their new E&B burrs that do a fantastic job of grinding for both brew and espresso.
There are various coffee grinders! I also use a coffee grinder to enjoy morning coffee every day. The video was very interesting. Also, I will come to play ♬ with love from Japan :)
Do you sell replacement burrs?
We will soon. Timemore recently announced a new burr set designed to grind with consistency from espresso (fine) all the way through French Press (coarse). This burr set will eliminate the need to have one burr set for fine and one for mid-to-coarse brewing methods. We are projected to have them come mid-November!
I just bought a c2, and it's metal dial.
Comparing the quality of the grinder without comparing the actual prize sounds like a bit injustice 😂
Which one do you think will do a better job for moka pot and french press?
We suggest you get one of the new Timemore Plus grinders. They all come equipped with the E&B burrs that would successfully grind for both.
One is missing - Chestnut X, new grinder
chessnut slim VS Mini Porlex
Titanium is a buzzword. Titanium has far worse edge holding ability than stainless. If they're grinding better than steel, it's because the titanium coated burrs have better tollerances/design before they're coated. The titanium won't hurt anything because it's so thin. But they're not actually helping you and the actual edge will wear down to the better steel underneath.
*I love my titanium bicycle and camping cups, spoons and forks. But I don't want a titanium edge on anything meant to cut things that I want long term durability out of
why are they so expensive tho?
The C2 can go as low as ~60 US$.
Because you're paying for the consistency of the grind.
I've got it, finally bought the c2 max because I usually grind more than 20g. I find the grind a little bit fine tho, for french press.
How many clicks would you guys recommend for pour over/v60? For the c2
We recommend following Timemore's guide in the manual as a starting point. Then adjust from there. The grind for V60 will also depend on the size of the dose. For a 20g dose, start somewhere around 15 clicks and adjust accordingly. Hope this helps!
@@primacoffeeequipment thank you, I’ll give it a go!