Timemore Chestnut C3 ESP coffee grinder
The Timemore Chestnut C3 ESP coffee grinder scores 66 for espresso quality and 61 for beginner friendly in this catalog. Filter is 44, and the lowest price on file is $109.00 sample price at Seattle Coffee Gear. Those scores are spec proxies, and any unverified spec is labeled on the page.
| Model | Espresso | Filter | Beginner | Price on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timemore Chestnut C3 ESP | 66 | 44 | 61 | $109.00 sample |
| DF64 Gen 2 | 84 | 78 | 51 | $419.00 sample |
| Eureka Mignon Specialita | 81 | 48 | 48 | $549.00 sample |
Questions people ask
- Is the Timemore Chestnut C3 ESP beginner friendly?
- Beginner Friendly is 61 out of 100. That score is a spec formula, not a lesson plan.
- What is the lowest price on file for the Timemore Chestnut C3 ESP?
- Timemore Chestnut C3 ESP is $109.00 sample price at Seattle Coffee Gear. Sample amounts are not live quotes and are not Amazon prices.
- What burrs does the Timemore Chestnut C3 ESP use?
- Burr size is 38 mm (unverified).
- What is the espresso score for the Timemore Chestnut C3 ESP?
- Espresso quality potential is 66. It uses published hardware, not a cupping.
- Is the Timemore Chestnut C3 ESP Amazon price live?
- Only if a row says it came from the Creators API. Otherwise this site does not publish an Amazon price for it.
An inexpensive espresso-leaning hand grinder. Burr size is unverified.
Scores
Computed from published specs. Not a taste test. How this is calculated
Value
100
Uses unverified input
Espresso Quality
66
Uses unverified input
Filter
44
Uses unverified input
Beginner Friendly
61
Uses unverified input
Build
48
Uses unverified input
Value breakdown
- Quality per dollarNormalized to 0–100 against other grinders. Raw quality/price is 0.5436. The price used is a sample, so this Value score is provisional.+100
Espresso Quality breakdown
- Brew focusespresso+55
- Burr size38 mm. Size adds points. Flat is not scored as better than conical.+2
- Stepped adjustmentStep count is not published, so the smaller step bonus is used.+3
- Single doseWorkflow proxy for less hopper coffee going stale. Retention grams are not assumed.+6
Filter breakdown
- Brew focusespresso+30
- Burr size38 mm+2
- SteppedStepped dials are a little easier to repeat for filter.+8
- Single doseEasy to switch coffees.+4
Beginner Friendly breakdown
- Stepped dialEasier to return to a setting.+70
- Hand grinderMore effort at espresso fineness.-12
- Single doseNo hopper of aging beans.+3
Build breakdown
- Burr size38 mm. A size proxy, not a measured lifespan.+48
- Hand grinderKitchen-station proxy only. Many hand grinders are well made.-4
- Single doseSingle-dose workflow.+4
Specs
| Model code | C3 ESPUnverifiedNot re-checked against the current manufacturer page for this dataset. Treat as unverified. |
|---|---|
| Burr type | conicalUnverifiedNot re-checked against the current manufacturer page for this dataset. Treat as unverified. |
| Burr size | 38 mmUnverifiedNot re-checked against the current manufacturer page for this dataset. Treat as unverified. |
| Adjustment | steppedUnverifiedNot re-checked against the current manufacturer page for this dataset. Treat as unverified. |
| Grind settings | UnknownUnknown |
| Suitability | espressoUnverifiedThe ESP version is the espresso-oriented Chestnut. Unverified. |
| Single dose | YesUnverifiedHand grinder. |
| Retention | UnknownUnknown |
| Drive | manualUnverifiedNot re-checked against the current manufacturer page for this dataset. Treat as unverified. |
| Release year | UnknownUnknown |
No manufacturer source is stored for the specs on this page.
Price history
Pairs well with
Editorial pairing, not a measured recommendation.
- De'Longhi Dedica
Editorial pairing: a low cash outlay next to a slim thermoblock machine.
from $189.00 Sample