TIMEMORE Chestnut C3 review

The TIMEMORE Chestnut C3 is the lowest-cost way onto this list with metal burrs. Timemore's C3 series page lists the C3 from $79 during its Black Friday sale, with an all-metal C3s from $89; its collection page shows the Jet Black C3 at a regular price of $109.99, so expect the price to rise after the sale. The grinder uses 38 mm S2C660 stainless steel conical burrs that Timemore says are CNC-machined for concentricity, inside an aluminum alloy unibody. The classic dial moves 0.0833 mm per click with 12 clicks per rotation, and the espresso dial option moves 0.0233 mm per click with 30 clicks per rotation. The standard C3 holds 20 g and the C3 Max 30 g. The 38 mm burrs are smaller than the 48 mm burr in the 1Zpresso J, which costs more. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run grind tests.

Who it is for

budget buyers who want a metal-burr hand grinder

Price

From $79 on Timemore's US store during its Black Friday sale, November 2026.

C3 All-metal burr set and body, with durable plastic components. From $79
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 14, 2026.

Key features

• 38 mm S2C660 stainless steel conical burrs, CNC-machined
• Classic dial: 0.0833 mm per click, 12 clicks per rotation
• Espresso dial option: 0.0233 mm per click, 30 clicks per rotation
• Aluminum alloy unibody and crank arm
• 20 g capacity on the standard C3, 30 g on C3 Max

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Cheapest metal-burr grinder on this list
• Strength: Espresso dial version gives finer steps for espresso
• Strength: Pull-to-fold handle option for travel
• Weakness: The $79 price is a Black Friday sale; Timemore's collection page lists the Jet Black C3 at a regular price of $109.99
• Weakness: Standard C3 holds only 20 g
• Weakness: Plastic internal components on the C3; the all-metal C3s starts at $89

Key facts

• Price: From $79 (sale)
• Burrs: 38 mm stainless steel conical
• Classic dial: 12 clicks per rotation
• Espresso dial: 30 clicks per rotation
• Capacity: 20 g (30 g on Max)

Where it ranks

TIMEMORE Chestnut C3 is No. 5 in our Best Coffee Grinders verdict.