I've used C1 since over 3 years and c3 esp pro since over a month ( 2-3 coffees daily ) . I'm impressed by manufacturer who fixed all minor issues of the original C1 grinder. During intensive usage I've replaced broken handle/plactic cup and glued broken internal bearings plactic mount. This plastic has been now replaced by one piece aluminium in C3. it's much more durable and better feeling and satisfying. ESP version has 3x more settings for grinding which I preffer over the regular one, however I'm not pleased with fancy foldable handle of PRO version. It's 2 x heavier from original one which cause grinder fall when empty ( worse weight distribution ) and I personally switched back to the non pro non-foldable handle. So if you look for the new grinder I would reccomend C3 non pro version unless you want to impress someone with fancy handle :) Or maybe it's just me who cares about weight distribution of a hand coffee grinder. Let me know in comments :)
Thanks for the comment. You can adjust the settings based on the beans, roast level, and freshness. Generally, go slightly coarser for fresher and darker roasts, and a bit finer for lighter roasts. Hope this helps.:)
I own a Chestnut C3 Grinder and I'm thinking of buying the ESP plate off of eBay and replacing my stock plate with 12 grooves. Will it align as shown here or should I not consider this
How are those threads at lining up? The ones on my c2 are terrible. Too small and don't easily line up. But I really do like my C2 for aeropress travel but would prefer something with more range for the picopresso. The K6 I have is too large for travel, imo.
Thank you for the test, i'm looking fo a grinder and i was wondering which one is the best for espressos between this one and the kingrinder K6 or K4 ?
I don't have the K4 or K6. I'll buy one soon, but I can't decide between the K4 and K6. Kingrinder says the K4 is more suitable for espresso with its titanium-coated burr set. Both the K4 and K6 adjust by 16 microns per step, compared to the C3 ESP's 23 microns per step. And I like their external adjustment feature. C3 Esp is ok for espresso, but not the best option out there. You can also consider 1Zpresso's J or K series, but they are more expensive.
@@brewcoffeehomeI’d say the K6 is better overall. I have the K4 and it produces a lot of fines. You have to hold it completely vertical when grinding for espresso to get a similar time of extraction. Didn’t have this problem with the K6. Had some great espresso with the K4, nice syrupy texture with tones of sweetness but blended taste, the K6 doesn’t give the same texture but still makes a nice espresso, less blended and more floras for the coffee I used. For pour overs I never got a nice cup with the K4, got ok cups but never good or great, while the K6 was really good. I also have the Timemore C3, and the MHW-3Bomber R3. The K6 was borrowed for testing and I will get it again next week as there is a cheap one for sale and can’t decide if I prefer the R3 or the K6 for pourovers.
I think R3 does a better job for espresso. And the overall experience is also better, external grind adjustment, easier and faster grinding, small adjustment step...
@@cony__gamer718 I did that too! Try pointing the indicator to zero before you screw it back, so remove the plate then position it to zero before screwing it back in, worked for me!
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I've used C1 since over 3 years and c3 esp pro since over a month ( 2-3 coffees daily ) . I'm impressed by manufacturer who fixed all minor issues of the original C1 grinder. During intensive usage I've replaced broken handle/plactic cup and glued broken internal bearings plactic mount. This plastic has been now replaced by one piece aluminium in C3. it's much more durable and better feeling and satisfying. ESP version has 3x more settings for grinding which I preffer over the regular one, however I'm not pleased with fancy foldable handle of PRO version. It's 2 x heavier from original one which cause grinder fall when empty ( worse weight distribution ) and I personally switched back to the non pro non-foldable handle. So if you look for the new grinder I would reccomend C3 non pro version unless you want to impress someone with fancy handle :) Or maybe it's just me who cares about weight distribution of a hand coffee grinder. Let me know in comments :)
My C3 esp is on the way. In the meantime thank you for those invaluable numbers as a reference point
Thanks for the comment. You can adjust the settings based on the beans, roast level, and freshness. Generally, go slightly coarser for fresher and darker roasts, and a bit finer for lighter roasts. Hope this helps.:)
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I own a Chestnut C3 Grinder and I'm thinking of buying the ESP plate off of eBay and replacing my stock plate with 12 grooves. Will it align as shown here or should I not consider this
which grind setting should i use for aeropress?
How are those threads at lining up? The ones on my c2 are terrible. Too small and don't easily line up. But I really do like my C2 for aeropress travel but would prefer something with more range for the picopresso. The K6 I have is too large for travel, imo.
Thank you for the test, i'm looking fo a grinder and i was wondering which one is the best for espressos between this one and the kingrinder K6 or K4 ?
I don't have the K4 or K6. I'll buy one soon, but I can't decide between the K4 and K6. Kingrinder says the K4 is more suitable for espresso with its titanium-coated burr set. Both the K4 and K6 adjust by 16 microns per step, compared to the C3 ESP's 23 microns per step. And I like their external adjustment feature. C3 Esp is ok for espresso, but not the best option out there. You can also consider 1Zpresso's J or K series, but they are more expensive.
@@brewcoffeehomeI’d say the K6 is better overall.
I have the K4 and it produces a lot of fines. You have to hold it completely vertical when grinding for espresso to get a similar time of extraction. Didn’t have this problem with the K6. Had some great espresso with the K4, nice syrupy texture with tones of sweetness but blended taste, the K6 doesn’t give the same texture but still makes a nice espresso, less blended and more floras for the coffee I used.
For pour overs I never got a nice cup with the K4, got ok cups but never good or great, while the K6 was really good.
I also have the Timemore C3, and the MHW-3Bomber R3. The K6 was borrowed for testing and I will get it again next week as there is a cheap one for sale and can’t decide if I prefer the R3 or the K6 for pourovers.
@@utiuandy99 Thanks for the advice! I think I'll get the K6.
@@brewcoffeehome would you do a comparison between the Timemore S3, MHW-3bomber R3 and the Kingrinder K6? They seem like the best budget grinders
@@utiuandy99 My K6 is on the way. :)
Which should i get for espresso focused ? c3 esp pro or the mhw 3bomber r3? Thanks in advance!
I think R3 does a better job for espresso. And the overall experience is also better, external grind adjustment, easier and faster grinding, small adjustment step...
Is it good for aeropress and pourover? Does it do a great job?
Yes, it does the job well, but there are other options in this price range too, like the MHW-3Bomber R3, Kingrinder K6 etc.
Hello, a question, I don't have the mill in position 0, do you know what it could be? Greetings
Hi! I opened up mine and repositioned the plate, the one under the burr, then lock it back up then itll be 0!
@@sachi9536 ¿como lo abriste para reposcicionar la placa?, he intentado de todo y no se quiere poner en el punto 0, me queda simepre en el 3 o en el 8
@@cony__gamer718 I did that too! Try pointing the indicator to zero before you screw it back, so remove the plate then position it to zero before screwing it back in, worked for me!
how is this v kingrinder p1 for pour over?
I haven't tried the P1, but I do have the P2. Personally, I prefer the P2 for pour over.
Cuantos click para la moka italiana?
I CANT ZERO IT
mee too :(
You can adjust it!
Ну так себе если честно