Chestnut C3S MAX Hand Grinder
Hand grinder · 38 mm steel burrs · Folding handle
The first grinder to buy, and for filter coffee possibly the last.
Grinds up to 30 g at a time. Best for pour-over, AeroPress and cafetière.
The C3S MAX is where grinding at home starts. It has 38 mm steel burrs, an all-metal body and a handle that folds flat.
The grind is set by clicks inside the grinder: fewer for finer, more for coarser. Once you have found your setting it stays put.
It will grind for espresso. If espresso is the main reason you are buying, look at the S3 ESP, which adjusts in much finer steps.
Delivery
- Collection from our Dublin cafés, next business day: free
- Orders over €35 to any address in Ireland: free
- Orders of €35 or less to any address in Ireland: €8.50
- Orders to mainland UK: €15.50
Chestnut C3S MAX Hand Grinder
What it does.
38 mm S2C steel burrs, cut by CNC
Two bearings hold the shaft steady, for an even grind
Click adjustment, from espresso to cafetière
Handle folds flat for a drawer or a bag
All-metal body with a textured grip
Specifications.
Burrs: 38 mm conical, stainless steel (S2C 660)
Holds: 30 g
Size: 178 × 53 mm, handle 161 mm
Weight: 585 g
Body: aluminium alloy and stainless steel
In the box: the grinder
Where it fits.
The C3S MAX is the first of our three grinders, and for filter coffee it may be all you need.
If espresso is the main reason you are buying, look at the S3 ESP. If you would rather not wind, look at the Whirly.
Questions
Which grind setting for my brewer?
Timemore's guide is 7 to 8 clicks for espresso, 13 to 16 for pour-over and 17 to 20 for cafetière. Treat these as a starting point and adjust to taste.
Will it grind for espresso?
Yes. If espresso is the main reason you are buying, the S3 ESP adjusts in much finer steps and is the better choice.
How do I clean it?
With a dry brush. Timemore's instruction is never to wash it 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. Write to shop@coffeeangel.com.