Timemore Manual Coffee Grinder Chestnut C5

Few coffee grinder brands are as consistently refined and upgraded as Timemore’s C Series.

• 2018: The original Timemore C launched as a beginner-friendly manual grinder with an alloy frame, plastic core shaft, plastic grounds bin, and acrylic handle. It used the 1st generation standard 5-blade burr set.
• 2021: The C2 upgraded to a metal grounds bin and added the larger C2 Max, though the core shaft remained plastic.
• 2022: The C3 took over, followed by premium versions like the C3S/C3ESP/C3ESP Pro (solid CNC aluminum alloy with no plastic parts). These models used the 2nd generation S2C 660 burr set with 6 serrated blades.
• 2025: The C5 redefines what an entry-level manual coffee grinder should be. It’s fully solid CNC aluminum alloy with Timemore’s latest 42mm burr set design.

THE BEST S2C 042-III BURR SET EVER, USED IN THE C5 SERIES

The biggest upgrade in the C5 is the 7th generation S2C-042-III burr set. It inherits the design and large size of the 5th generation S2C890 found in the Timemore Millab E01 electric grinder, but focuses more on coffee particle uniformity. This delivers a cleaner, more transparent flavor when brewing pour-over coffee.

NEW S2C-042-III BURR SET

Large 42mm diameter with 7 evenly distributed blades and a cut-before-grind mechanism for faster and smoother grinding.

PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION CHART

Sharp blades, extended cutting edges, and larger teeth working first improve consistency by about 5% compared to the previous S2C660 burr set on the C3.

KEY FEATURES OF TIMEMORE CHESTNUT C5 MANUAL GRINDER

• Optimized for pour-over, cold brew, and moka pot: Grind adjustment steps of 30 micrometers per click. Other versions like the C5ESP and C5ESP Pro have 15 micrometer steps, further optimized for manual espresso brewing.
• 42mm conical S2C-042-III 7th generation burr set: Improved grinding speed compared to previous C series models that only used 38mm burrs.
• Numbered grind adjustment dial: No more guessing or resetting from scratch—just look at the dial to know which brewing method you’re set for. All brewing methods are covered within one 360-degree rotation.

SOLID ALLOY BODY

Large steel axle combined with high-precision dual bearings with only 0.007mm tolerance

NEW GRIND SETTING MECHANISM

Crisp clicking sounds let you know exactly where your grind setting

48 ADJUSTMENT CLICKS PER ROTATION

All brewing methods covered in one 360-degree rotation with 0.031mm adjustments

NEW 3D DIAGONAL GROOVES

Left-angled grooves, convenient for holding with your left hand and cranking with your right