Which one?
YOUR FIRST GRINDERChestnut C3S MAX Hand GrinderHand-powered, with 38 mm steel burrs. For pour-over, AeroPress and cafetière.€109View C3S MAX
NO WINDINGWhirly 01S Rechargeable GrinderRechargeable, with 42 mm steel burrs. For travel, or for one cup a day at home.€159View Whirly 01S
ESPRESSO BY HANDChestnut S3 ESP Hand Grinder42 mm steel burrs and the finest adjustment of the three. For dialling in a machine.€159View S3 ESPThe Whirly and the S3 ESP share the same burr set. The choice between them is motor or hand.
Chestnut S3 ESP Hand Grinder
Whirly 01S Rechargeable Grinder
Chestnut C3S MAX Hand Grinder
Side by side
| Feature | C3S MAX | Whirly 01S | S3 ESP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | By hand | Rechargeable motor | By hand |
| Burrs | 38 mm steel | 42 mm steel | 42 mm steel |
| Adjustment | Stepped, set inside | 0.025 mm steps | 0.015 mm steps, outside ring |
| Holds | 30 g | 45 g | 30 g |
| Weight | 585 g | 760 g | 700 g |
| Size | 178 × 53 mm | 190 × 72 mm | 182 × 55 mm |
| Best for | Filter, AeroPress, cafetière | Travel and single cups | Espresso |
| Price | €109 | €159 | €159 |
Why bother?
Coffee is at its best ground just before it is brewed, and a burr grinder lets you set the grind to suit your brewer. If you would rather we did it for you, every coffee we sell can be ground to order.
Or buy it as a set
A grinder, a brewer and what you need to start, in one box.
Questions
Hand or electric?
A hand grinder has nothing to charge and packs smaller. The Whirly does the work at the press of a button. The Whirly and the S3 ESP use the same burrs, so the cup is not what separates them.
Which one for espresso?
The S3 ESP or the Whirly. Both use the same 42 mm burr set and adjust in steps fine enough to dial in a machine. The C3S MAX will grind for espresso, but its wider steps suit filter coffee better.
Which grind setting for my brewer?
As a starting point on the C3S MAX: 13 to 16 clicks for pour-over and 17 to 20 for cafetière. The S3 ESP's ring is numbered: 5 to 8 for pour-over, 8 to 9 for cafetière and below 2.5 for espresso. These are Timemore's figures; adjust to taste.
How do I clean one?
With a dry brush. Timemore's instruction is never to wash a grinder with water.
What if I change my mind?
Tell us within 14 days of delivery. You are welcome to open the box and check the grinder over. Once coffee has been through it we cannot sell it as new, so we refund what it is worth second-hand. Faults are different: every grinder carries a two-year guarantee.
