Chestnut S3 manual coffee grinder

Timemore Chestnut S3 hand grinder is Timemore’s new flagship hand grinder with some significant upgrades.The S3 brings together all of Timemore’s leading edge technology, like the patented spike to cut “S2C” burr, enhanced with external adjustment ring for the ultimate usability and grind quality.

  • External grind adjustment ring – No longer do you have to open the grinder to adjust your grind.
  • Fold-away grinding arm – Store compactly and neatly all-in-1.
  • Huge grinding range – Larger 90 click adjustment range.

Available at selected outlets: Takealot, Yuppychef, Amazon, Cape Coffee Beans and more

The build quality of this beautiful grinder is phenomenal. It has a weighty luxurious feel with an impressive 15-micron step (90 click setting) external adjustment ring that feels smooth like a professional camera lens. It is a big step up from its counterparts, the C2, C3 Pro, and X Lite. The S3 produces an even sweeter and brighter cup thanks to an upgraded burr, bearing and hyper-precision adjustment. The new external adjustment ring and other new features, truly make it top of its class.

  • Brighter sweeter grind profile: S2C890 42mm stainless steel conical burrs enhance clarity and subtle flavours.
  • Pleasurable fast grinding: Patented 42mm spike to cut burrs make grinding faster, more consistent and easier no matter how dense your beans.
  • Customised bearing: Reduced clearance for improved consistency by 20% no matter how coarse or fine you grind.
  • Lens ring external adjustment ring: The external adjustment ring has an amazing feel and allows you to adjust without having to open the grinder.
  • Ultra fine adjusting: 0.015mm/click.
  • Larger 90 click adjustment range: 10 marked with 9 micro adjustment per marking.
  • Fold away handle: Compact and very satisfying how it fold out and clicks in place, so you don’t have to store grinder separate from grinder risking losing it.
  • Grinds knocker: The fold away handle doubles as a grinds knocker to loosen any chaff or fines leaving the burrs beautifully clean for the next cup.
  • Beautiful build quality: All metal body is robust with a weighty feel.
  • Suitable for Espresso, moka, pour over, French press.
  • Easy cleaning: single twist lock/unlock knob allows for easy burr removal for cleaning.
  • Silicone base pad reduces friction with surfaces. Soft and scratch free.
  • Capacity: 35g
  • Material: Aluminium alloy + stainless steel + Silicone pad
  • Size: 1821mm x 55mm body, handle 163mm
  • Weight: 700g
  • Includes: Brush, pouch manual.

Care:

  • Do not clean internal burr with liquid. Just use brush.
  • External burr can be wet cleaned, but must be dry before assembly.
  • Do not grinder on 0 click setting to prevent burrs from touching.
  • Coffee only.
  • Warranty:1 year

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Coffee Grinder Comparison

Specification Timemore Goosey hand grinder Timemore C3 ESP hand grinder Timemore S3 hand grinder
Purpose Best budget grinder by far Best value all-purpose grinder Top end manual grinder. Micro adjustments for dialing in perfectly
Lead Features Portable, good consistency, low cost Great all-rounder, industry standard top seller External grind adjustment, foldable handle, S2C 890 steel burrs
Price R950 R1850 R3 900
Grind Range 30 Stepped adjustments: Pour-over, AeroPress, French press, Filter, Moka 60 Stepped adjustments: All purpose 90 stepped adjustments: All purpose
Sound A bit clunky Smooth and quiet operation Ultra refined and smooth
Speed Decent Good Very good
Consistency Decent Very good Excellent
Build Materials Plastic casing Full-metal body, robust build Full-metal luxurious body, robust build
Power Manual Manual Manual
Burr 38mm Stainless Steel S2C Conical Burrs 38mm S2C 890 steel burrs (high-carbon SUS420 stainless steel) 42mm S2C 890 steel burrs (high-carbon SUS420 stainless steel)
Drawback Minimilist, limited range Limited range Manual

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