TIMEMORE - Chestnut C3 PRO - BEST ENTRY LEVEL HANDGRINDER

[@TALESCOFFEE]

Thank you Timemore once again for sponsoring the video. The Chestnut C3 PRO really is the best entry level grinder I've worked with. It's only $100USD or ~ 135CAD so it's a great grinder to use. If you ever want to pursue higher quality I'll eventually suggest a better one in the future. But in all honesty, this grinder is more or less good enough for almost all manual brews. There's no real "need" to get better. Hope you guys enjoyed the video I had a lot of fun with this! Maybe need to colour grade it better. The Sony a7iii has better colour without adjustments. But for this video I forgot to charge it so I shot it on my Fujifilm. Forgot to adjust the colour for video (my bad). Will have to add that to my to do list :P. Also the B-roll cut.. LMAO oops. HAHAHAHAHAHA love you guys, thanks for following my journey

[@Itssleepaviation]

Okayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy?

[@alinaqirizvi1441]

Btw the C3 pro has no real grinding difference other than its fancy handle to the base C3, same burr set and capabilities

[@TALESCOFFEE]

@@alinaqirizvi1441Figures yeah ahaha

[@zepintoferreira8431]

Video skills progressing very nicely! Your points of view are always interesting and I find myself agreeing with you often after a think. Keep it up Vincent!

[@TALESCOFFEE]

Aww THANK YOUUU! I'm going to keep pushing out new ideas, there's always something new I discover heheehehee

[@xtreamer100]

ty sir, very well explained, regards from Colombia

[@TALESCOFFEE]

Oh thank you!

[@danielfelipegomezoquendo575]

Entry level ? Whats the real different among comandante or Z1? These grinder surprised me

[@eduardoherrera3341]

FINALLY SOMEBODY TESTED C3, i think better than many others that cost more

[@TALESCOFFEE]

I actually think best between 1-200 range. Is there a need to get better? I actually don't think so either tbh. At least not for like most people. This is probably the "best" you gonna need IMO at least. I'm glad you agree with me heeehehehee

[@4lottisintellect]

Love your gadget videos! So much fun to watch--thank you!

[@TALESCOFFEE]

Aww thank you so much!!

[@dzp17]

Is it a suitable good choice for Delonghi Dedica Arte to make really good and strong espresso?

[@chefandrew1986]

Love Timemore grinders. Use the Chestnut X for my daily pourover.

[@TALESCOFFEE]

YESSS I love it tooo, oh the X! It's so much better then the one I have. I think Timemore actually might be the best of all the handgrinders I've worked with >.

[@Jwheels89]

what range of clicks are you using?

[@umutalemdar934]

I'm stuck between Chestnut C3 MAX Pro and Chestnut G1 Plus, what's your recommendation?

[@TALESCOFFEE]

I haven’t tried the G1 plus but I think the C3 is more or less enough for every aspect. But the G1 looks niceeeee

[@Itssleepaviation]

Tiong Ho coffee helped me to set up the chestnut c3

[@DadGrooves]

Thanks for the video Vincent. Just wondering if you have used this for espresso grinds and at what setting? Cheers.

[@TALESCOFFEE]

I have! It does kinda work, the espresso grind size I used for the flair is around 9-10 clicks. The issue is because the burrs are smaller there’s a very small gap to pull the beans in so it struggles to grip and grind the beans. It seems ok at 10 but at 9 it takes a lot longer not because it’s finer but it struggles to pull the beans in to grind.

[@DadGrooves]

Thanks a lot for the information. My forearms could use the workout so for the price and build quality I might still give it a try!

[@TALESCOFFEE]

@@DadGroovesFor entry level it's great actually. The price is o.k. depends on your espresso machine ping me if you need more ideas ^^

[@phrasantacitto7186]

The Timemore website says: “STEPLESS GRINDING ADJUSTMENT: Easily rotate the dial according to your preference from finer to coarser settings in almost half of the steps than C2 (Espresso settings begin around 8 clicks backward from the start point); you can use this hand grinder for everything from espresso to pour over and French press.”. They say “stepless grinding adjustment” and then talk about “clicks” in terms of adjustment? What’s going on here? They say expresso range starts at 8 clicks which means you are grinding pretty fine (Aeropress range) for your pour over at 10! That!s interesting as it would be similar to grind size I use following Hoffmann’s Aeropress recipe (not pour over). How many clicjks for a full rotation on the C3 pro?

[@Michelle-my5of]

I thought the foldable handle would be great for when I travel but what’s the point if I have to remove it before I put it in the pouch lol

[@TALESCOFFEE]

Yo facts right, lmao

[@Duffy_sashimistool]

I have a c2 with e&b burr its great

[@TALESCOFFEE]

Yesss I used to have the c2 as well. Great, is the e&b an aftermarket burr

[@user-bb3lc1ru9k]

I just started my journey of grinding my own beans with my timemore c3 chestnut, what setting do you recommend for a percolator? I like my coffee real strong. Thank you.

[@joebroke76]

I just got the C3 Max Pro, so far I love it but I'm a total noob when it comes to good coffee, I've seen other people do a 30-45 second bloom on their brew, is there a reason you don't? Again I'm learning so I'm just trying to figure this out. Thanks and great video!

[@TALESCOFFEE]

Aww thank you! Yeah as for the bloom I actually haven'y bloomed in a VERY long time. I don't find it necessary anymore. My next video I'll be doing, hopefully will release around Tuesday/Wednesday will discuss the single pour method I use. For now you could check out the masterclass video I did .. but I'll do an updated one in the next few days!

[@ebikecnx7239]

Best is 1Zpresso Q2 heptagonal

Thanks for the video! I was struggling understanding how to adjust the blurr to get the grind level I needed (first time using it). Mine is the C3 only (not the pro one) but it is pratically the same. Good video quality! 👍

[@TALESCOFFEE]

Awww thank you so much!

[@Batman21.]

What's the difference between timemore C3 pro vs Timemore C3 Pro Max?

[@mikelaw7755]

Great review! I am currently using Chestnut X, any idea about the click number for your single pour technique for the X? Thanks~

[@TALESCOFFEE]

AWWW Tthank you!!! Hmmmmmmmm I haven't had the chance ot play with one, could you try 10 clicks? Then send me a picture of a finished brew on IG? So I can see what the grinds look like? We could figure it out together :D

[@Joshuasham]

How is the c3 pro different from the normal c3

[@rowerca]

Folding handle.

[@alansxd4169]

hola adentro es de aluminio o policarbonato ==?¡

[@tobaccoffee506]

3:23 so cute hahahah

[@notme123123]

What would your travel coffee set up look like for a 2 week trip where you know you will have access to fresh beans?

[@TALESCOFFEE]

Oh!! If you have access to fresh beans, I take this a metal v60 (since they don't break at all) and then I just bring a stovetop kettle. The timemore is more compact, but the Hario Buono is my favourite one still! You can opt in for the aeropress since it packs smaller, but I feel it's about the same size as the v60

[@tippykaffu4047]

I'd have tricolate that is all in one brewer as long as your grinder grinds even enough.

[@TALESCOFFEE]

@@tippykaffu4047 Really you like the tricolate that much? I guess with a tricolate you can just not have a kettle. It doens't matter THAT much for a tricolate

[@tippykaffu4047]

@@TALESCOFFEE Yes, it also acts as a server as well as long as you clean it well. And probably the Hario mugen which also doesnt require gooseneck as much.

[@TALESCOFFEE]

@@tippykaffu4047 yeah I think the tricolate actually pretty dece in that sense!! The mugen .. I revisited it I'm still not the biggest fan. You don't need a kettle but your restricted flow is kinda kek. A great pump and dump.

[@ChristIsLord7]

I just got this. Do I need to push in to adjust or just turn it to clip. Pushing does something too.

[@albinosquirlz]

That hair thingy he has going on is a good indication of his prowess as a coffee grinder reviewer. (Comically bad).

[@TALESCOFFEE]

Won’t deny this is probably a horrible video 😩 I didn’t know how to do reviews oops 🙈 gonna do another one soon on something else but I’ve learned now! ✌🏼

[@devoiddude]

is ten clicks not very fine for pour over ?

[@TALESCOFFEE]

If you have time check out our single pour method and you’ll see why! Normally it would be too fine but with our technique it’s perfect!!

[@Yirgamalabar]

Why would anyone get this grinder when for a similar price you can get a grinder with external grind level adjustment and fine steps that are suitable for espresso? For example, 1Zpresso X-Pro and Kingrinder K4 and K6.

[@TALESCOFFEE]

This one works with espresso grind sizes too. The price gap is there. In Canada the c3 is 115, and the x-pro is 205. That’s why it’s the best entry level (imo)

[@azharborhan5406]

Yes, in malaysia too the timemore c3 just 200myr.. 1zpresso xpro go for 700++ and im poor 😭

[@TALESCOFFEE]

@@azharborhan5406 you’ve got all you need hehehehehee it works great enough!

[@zachmasters7397]

The C3 esp is only 10 dollars more and does beautiful espresso grounds.

[@Yirgamalabar]

@@zachmasters7397 The C3 uses 38mm burrs and huge steps and is not even close to a less expensive (and better built) grinder like the Kingrinder K2 with its 48mm burrs and 18 micron steps.

[@kenkenken7789]

Your video would be pleasant to watch through if you just speak a little bit slow down and calm. You are reviewing coffee grinder not some hot tech stuff that need excitement with loud voice. Cheers & tks

[@abdoellaharabi]

nice... only have the gold one in the marketplace on my country :/

[@TALESCOFFEE]

oh no! Is the price point the same >.< they're a great entry grinder still. The Chestnut X is the higher end one, but I'm pretty happy with the C3 Pro, even the C2 is great!

[@abdoellaharabi]

@@TALESCOFFEE thanks for the review. Please review cores gold filter if you have one 😁

[@kchello6533]

The C3 original is of the same configuration except the better handle of the Pro version. I got my C3 original one month ago and find it producing very even fine coffee grounds for espresso uses. I don't think the PRO's handle worthes the extra money as it will not result in better grounds.

[@billc7211]

I have the pro and i really like the handle because it is so compact. Either way, it does grind very well.

[@Itssleepaviation]

Me has c3

[@SuperJ2353]

How does it compares to the regular c3?

[@maksymilianszypowski4665]

It has folding handle

[@Itssleepaviation]

C3

[@christofdhondt3374]

A think you need your old crew back clip is top dark and audio is too still

[@TALESCOFFEE]

OOOO ok, you guys find it a bit dark ok got it i'll brighten it up. Yeah me losing a crew is hard T__T I'm working to get a new one. Just a bit tough to do it all on your own. Is the audio too quiet? did you want it louder is that what it is? It's just I had a lot of comments saying I'm super loud so I actually toned down the audio a bit myself. I got a lot of like ahhh WHY ARE YOU SCREAMING comments T___T

[@christofdhondt3374]

@@TALESCOFFEE a now it’s not easy if you need do everything by your self a find it little bit too quite but don’t change for me if most people find that it’s too loud just find your voice too still comparing too other channels. Don’t worry a will not comment again but a hoop you find a good team too or get old back pay them more lol 😂

[@TALESCOFFEE]

@@christofdhondt3374 haha, no I like comments, jsut tell me if it's too quiet or not. I rather adjust to people that are commenting. I think I might've toned a little too low though

[@mikeydoesit]

@@TALESCOFFEE I personally like it when you be yourself. Although I will say this video seemed like it was a lot more of you trying to get comfortable with the new setup and shake off some nerves and less about providing informative intel on the grinder. Side note it threw me off when you switched up my name is Vincent and I’m the head roaster of tales Coffee

[@TALESCOFFEE]

@@mikeydoesit ahhh thank you for this. I should've put more info on the grinder in here shouldn't I. Ok, I'm pretty bad with review stuff. this is great! Next one is gonna be much better. I am just trying to go with the flow right now I do try to script out roughly what I want to talk about but I will get more substance in there. LMAO ok I'm just trying to find something that's like about the roasting/tale sharing. I'll start iwth the I'm head roaster though again hmm that's probably a good start actually. Just leading after needs work :P Thank you for feedback, literally just love growing with community. Can't see on my own so it's super helpful!

[@TrasherBiner]

Thanks for showing us the operation of the hand grinder, but I'm sorry for the unconstructive criticism, but you need to work on your pourover technique.

[@TALESCOFFEE]

What’s wrong with it? 🫠 should watch my master class on single pour. Fast and high extraction I don’t see a problem with it 😅

[@TrasherBiner]

@@TALESCOFFEE your initial stream goes right into the middle creating an unnecessary channel of underextracted coffee making water that barely touched any amount of ground coffee, no stirring for starters as you are creating more chaos so even more water that barely touched coffee goes thropugh, you dont' swirl at all something that improves all flavour and notes of specialty coffee , and you skip the bloom fase. Your technique compared to James Hoffman's is poor and underextracted. I realise you used leftovers from other mixedstuff, but the amount of fines you got on the sides look like that coffe is going to be way more underextracted than it should be + you seem to value how little it took when the water basically just went through. I guess since you are from the states you are used to a more watered down coffee experience. You do you.

[@TALESCOFFEE]

@@TrasherBiner Underextracted is when the brew has a low EY ... the method itself has a high EY so no that isn't correct. Stirring is better then swirling if that's even a question, but stirring is very big at the top of the brewing game. Swirling is horrible for the record, because your outside moves more then middle and you pull in a lot of micro fines from the edges. James Hoffman's method actually has a lower extraction. It's a different style but if you talk extraction I do have one of the highest extractions. I showed on some of my long form videos how I can even hit 23% .. it's not even that hard. I'm not in the states, but Hoffman definitely has a more "watered" down method he likes a 1:15/16 where I generally do 13's now. You should try perfecting it and understanding before using your little understanding of the method to judge.

[@TrasherBiner]

@@TALESCOFFEE Nice speech. My understanding is good enough, but thanks. I still believe this is for audiences in the USA who are used to VERY WATERED DOWN underextracted rickety office percolator coffee. Such as yourself from the sounds of it. You do you , as well.

[@TALESCOFFEE]

@@TrasherBinerKeep your eyes open brother. When I show TDS of 2.5 and people still think it's watered down it's a joke. If you only believe in numbers you can see the proof on my channel. The idea of a bloom and the concept of it is to release gases, but your pressure and your pour technique matter more. Keep your eyes and ears open you might learn some more. I'm not always right but if you question the lack of extraction and you deny the science then you're just close minded.

[@huckleberry12]

i missed the part where you talked about the build quality and materials. I guess it was somewhere in between your intro music so you can build your brand, and where you make a cup of coffee without talking about the coffee's taste quality or consistency of the grinds.

[@dobryrafal]

This was the most useless hand grinder video that i’ve seen on yt

[@TALESCOFFEE]

Damn, what would be better. I'm actually pretty new to gear reviews especially grinders T___T normally just doing dripper related stuff. I guess I'll have to go over my story telling still

[@TheCarmacon]

@@TALESCOFFEE Show more of the hardware, build quality, materials used etc. Take it apart and show everything, compare to other models.

[@TALESCOFFEE]

@@TheCarmacon OOOO OKAY I can do that next time. Sorry first time doing this kinda stuff, appreciate the feedback!