The Best Budget Grinder? TIMEMORE C2 Review

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Is the Timemore C2 really THAT good? In this review, I take a closer look at the new budget king.
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@rikimiki12 3 года назад

Comandante is full of plastic and no one complains. But when it's about Kinu or Timemore or others it's automatically a really bad thing.

@hamadeliterank Год назад

True

@robertnordeen4631 Год назад

Eeeh. It's $20 more than my cheap javapresse. I like the rough texture for holding. The javapresse is smooth SS. Have to put on a couple rubberband to hold on to it. That's one reason I'm looking elsewhere. The settings could at least have a number in stead of number of turns. My javapresse , where the grind comes out moves from one side to the other, thus not even grind. Does this cone stay in the center for even grind? Thanks for the video.

@beewhyoh 3 года назад

Have you tried the Hero S01? How does that compare to Timemore C2? Thanks

@coffeechronicler 3 года назад

Haven't tried the Hero..

@jeetgan4671 3 года назад

Hello Asser. This is a very useful review. Would love to see a comparison between 1zpresso Q2 and the Timemore Nano at some point. Cheers 👍

@nandkuj Год назад

This is my daily grinder and I'm pretty happy with it so far as we have regular power cuts here in South Africa and this is an affordable grinder that allows me to grind without electricity. I actually don't even use my electric grinder at all anymore as I find it easier to use this device and prefer the results.

@zaa6126 5 месяцев назад

Did you still have the grinder?

@nandkuj 5 месяцев назад

@@zaa6126 yes and I still use it daily

@Jay-qt6xu 4 года назад

Thanks for the review! Someone locally here in Hong Kong has one for around $25 (second hand). Hoping I can get it before someone else grabs it!

@coffeechronicler 4 года назад

That's a steal, go for it!

@stefpix 2 года назад

Espresso grind 25 grams in 50 seconds more or less. setting 10 to 12 clicks. seems pretty fast, much faster than the Hario Slim I used some years ago.

@Robstrap 3 года назад

KInda bugs me when people say "It feels cheap, feels like cheap materials" it is cheap lol

@coffeechronicler 3 года назад

Good point :)

@thebigitchy 3 года назад

Yea, rather than simply saying that this uses plastic where other brands use aluminum, it would be better to compare with other brands' grinders at similar price points. Timemore makes more expensive hand grinders that use aluminum for the supports and for the lid.

@akshayde 3 года назад

not really, it's not cheap for device that does one thing and that too manually. In my country this costs about 66$. CHEAP grinders cost around 16$. yesterday I saw a baratza encore here on amazon for 160$ and that shit is electric!! I think even 160$ is expensive for an electric device that does one thing but thats just me.

@SWatchik 3 года назад

@@akshayde Those cheap grinders could be blade, maybe ceramic burrs but no way are they Steel conical burrs as seen in this

@dhruvsehgal9208 4 года назад

What's your grind setting for a pour over on C2?

@neerajchandi2143 3 года назад

What grind setting would you recommend on the Timemore C2 for V60?

@pablovi77 3 года назад

Haven’t found any. Can’t make good flavorful coffee with this and a V60.

@aprillou 3 года назад

15 to 17 clicks

@timemorecoffeeofficial 4 года назад

Good one!

@josephlara2339 4 года назад

i love mine

@aldopalacios3357 2 года назад

Thanks for the review. I've just tried my new C2, and I found it quite good working on espresso. As a matter of fact, I find it pretty awesome, and not only for the price. So I must disagree with your opinion about this grinder not being appropriate for espresso.

@dsm828 2 года назад

It aint, at finer settings it takes too long to grind with the burr it comes with and the adjustments steps are too big to dial in for espresso. So while it works for espresso, it aint optimal.

@aldopalacios3357 2 года назад

@@dsm828 yes it take too long, compared to an electric grinder. Maybe yours is damaged. Mine is perfect.

@dsm828 2 года назад

@@aldopalacios3357 No, the normal grinders will take long to grind fine for espresso... unless urs have one of the 2 different burrs in it. But as i said... thats not the only issue, the adjustments steps are too big if u were to dial in a really good espresso.

@naturestrail2296 2 года назад

Yeah but you're talking to people that can only taste the difference if they see the granules before the espresso is made though. No way in heck these people can tell the difference in a thousandths of an inch granule size of espresso made with the same machine and coffee.

@rchamy94 Год назад

The latest revision with steel burr and full aluminium body amazing

@shtenberg 3 года назад

would it be convenient for Moka/brikka brewing

@whoami724y 4 года назад

hello, i just received mine and i want to ask. for 1 click on timemore c2 the coffee beans doesn't seem to 'grind' as in i put 2 grams in, nothing comes out. is it a problem with mine or does this happen to yours too?

@coffeechronicler 4 года назад

Hi Bruh, that's normal. Most manual grinders aren't able to grind on those first clicks because the burrs don't get much traction. You should twist the dial at least one full rotation to get better traction.

@rolandocalderonguerra2346 3 года назад

can tell please if is a good grinder for french press moka v60 i buy it for 55 dollars in aliexpress and i want to know if i take a good choice becouse the product is coming

@coffeechronicler 3 года назад

It's good for those methods 👍

@ChristRulesEverythingAroundMe 4 года назад

Bought and received mine today, for 300CNY ($45 USD). Thanks for the review and congrats on 1k sub!

@coffeechronicler 4 года назад

Thanks! The C2 is a steal at that price. Enjoy!

@tim36332 8 месяцев назад

Nice and detailed review, although I partly disagree with you about it's suitability for espresso. I think if you get lucky with the clicks like I seemed to with mine (in terms of 7 clicks landing just around the right size for espresso in the case of mine), it can pull fantastic espresso shots. It's not by any means ideal for espresso as there is zero flexibility for dialling in. I have been using this grinder for espresso for around the 18 months I've owned it and I find that at 7 clicks, a 18.5g dose and 27/28 second extraction time reliability pulls fantastic coffee shop quality espresso shots on my cheap but trusty beko Cep5152b (to which my only modification has been swapping out the basked for an aftermarket unpressurized basket)

@adetaufany 4 года назад

is chestnut slim better than c2 ? can you help me compare about those 2 grinder. thanks

@coffeechronicler 4 года назад

Slim: Longer and a bit slimmer, fewer plastic parts, and slightly smaller capacity. I have only tried C2, but think they are quite similar.

@adetaufany 4 года назад

@@coffeechronicler thank you & happy brewing

@RICKYAHIR 4 года назад

I just read your review of this and you mention the comandante and the 1zpresso Jx, which of those two do you think is better, the comandante or the jx? Thank you and great content!

@coffeechronicler 4 года назад

Hi Rick, I think Jx is the better package overall. And when you then consider that it's only half the price, then it's a pretty easy choice.

@pedromtorres 3 года назад

Mate which grinder would you recommend for the use with a french press ?

@samdobie6748 Год назад

Depends on your budget. This one works fine with french press

@moonlightbuildscy4325 4 года назад

awesome! does the c2 fit in an aeropress?

@pennlin971 4 года назад

No will not fit

@cameron2900x 4 года назад

Too much girth

@abdulmaliksaleh4924 3 года назад

I appreciate your review. Do you recommend it for drip coffee?

@wretchedworm 3 года назад

how does this compare to 1zpresso q2? and can this fit into an aeropress?

@coffeechronicler 3 года назад

I talk more about that here: coffeechronicler.com/timemore-c2-review/

@rolandocalderonguerra2346 3 года назад

Two questions i hope answer first can tell me how exactly pick if want more coarse or fine? And always need to restart always to pick the same size? Second could be a good grinder for v60?

@rchamy94 Год назад

you spin the selector left or right, it says the same size unless you move the selector.

@omarmohd4367 3 года назад

Is good for espresso.. for coffee maker?

@coffeechronicler 3 года назад

Not good for espresso...

@KaslGR 4 года назад

Between this and the Skerton Pro for pour overs, which one would you suggest

@coffeechronicler 4 года назад

Timemore, no doubt :)

@kevinl.3826 4 года назад

Don't buy any Hario's grinder. Just spend a few more bucks for a decent grinder like Timemore or 1Zpresso, or spend less to get a Javapress

@rolandocalderonguerra2346 3 года назад

But i see reviews the internal materials are plastic dont have scare the product will broke becouse his materials?

@walter77xd34 Год назад

Hola una consulta para una cafetera italiana que molienda lleva? cuantos clic serian

@janniezbedny2334 3 года назад

Is it convenient cleaning this grinder?

@coffeechronicler 3 года назад

Yes, it's pretty straightforward. You can actually get most particles out by just using a rubber dust blower/soft brush

@ynissim Год назад

i'm using the c2 for my Bialleti Brikka, 12 clicks (11 + 1 for luck) and i get a great fine grind. happy with the results. it does generates statics but to "overcome" it i first grind the coffee and let it "rest" while i assemble and prepare the moka so once i add the coffee the static is gone. the entire preparation process is like a tea ceremony for me 🙂

@samuelalfa1280 4 года назад

I'm having a hard time deciding between this and 1zpresso q1. Any suggestion?

@coffeechronicler 4 года назад

For everyday grinder I'd prefer the C2 due to better speed and bigger capacity. But Q1 does have an advantage in being a bit smaller so it fits inside an Aeropress, and the build is also a tiny bit better. Hope this helps.

@krystianstepien5835 2 года назад

I don't know the competition but setting 7-8 clicks takes about 2 minutes of grinding 16g of coffee beans. Over 10 clicks it switches to about 30 seconds PS. I've bought it in 2022 and the selector is made of aluminum.

@user-gx9wt7dn3t 2 года назад

What do you think about c2 max especially comparing to c3

@ahmedhaser6280 4 года назад

How I can adjust it for espresso?

@sean640 4 года назад

The adjustment at 2:58 allows you to get quite fine. There's about 30 clicks. You turn the knob all the way counterclockwise, and then 7 clicks clockwise is the finest setting

@theodorenit5635 2 года назад

Hello Asser, how would you compare the grind quality with a wilfa svart/barazza encore?

@coffeechronicler 2 года назад

C2 is better

@DamianB77 2 года назад

It's good for a Moka pot?

@pablovi77 3 года назад

My burr color is silver and the nut is silver as well.

@dsm828 3 года назад

its normal, Timemore has been changing stuff on the C2 over the years

@notjinx99 3 года назад

settings for french press?

@gunngin3586 3 года назад

How does this compare with the hero s01? Im just getting into coffee brewing and looking am for a budget manual grinder that could do a decent job at espresso if I decide to in the future. I am currently brewing using the moka pot.

@DrPhilipChen 4 года назад

Most of the best manual coffee grinders actually are not American brands. Please name one.

@coffeechronicler 4 года назад

Yeah, as far as I know Orphan Espresso is the only American brand in the manual grinder game.

@genuflext 3 года назад

I brew with aeropress. Is this a good choice or is it worth upgrading to the jx pro?

@نيل1-ج7ح 3 года назад

شكراً للترجمه للعربيه 😘😘😘😘

@نيل1-ج7ح 3 года назад

Thank you 👍👍

@hankmoody1744 3 года назад

hello, if i custom my delonghi dedica to a non pressurized basket, can i grind the beans with this grinder to reach the good settings ? thank you

@coffeechronicler 3 года назад

Wouldn't recommend... C2 is really bad for espresso.

@hankmoody1744 3 года назад

@@coffeechronicler ok thank you and if i keep the pressurized basket, will i notice a difference if i grind beans with the c2 instead of buying already grinded coffee from market ? or i cant use the c2 at all either pressurized / non pressurized

@rolandocalderonguerra2346 3 года назад

is a good or bad grinder becouse i want to buy but the price is 60 dollars or you recomend other like hario?? can help

@coffeechronicler 3 года назад

Good grinder... Better than Hario and Porlex for sure.

@rolandocalderonguerra2346 3 года назад

@@coffeechronicler thnks so much for your answer can tell me if the price is the correct 60 dollars? Or i can get other better product and want to know if can tell me more about this grinder

@Martin_Edmondson 3 года назад

@@rolandocalderonguerra2346 There are better grinders out there for sure, but you wont find anything better for 60 dollars. Everything else in this price range is garbage. (including any hario and the porlex.) The C2 is good overall, and fantastic value for the money.

@fatihzent 3 года назад

Do you see any difference between Comandante and Timemore in terms of taste difference when brewing filter coffee??

@coffeechronicler 3 года назад

A bit more muddy with the Timemore but it's not super obvious. Coffee still tastes good.

@Genojurzedd 3 года назад

Between timemore c2 and porlex mini for cold brew, which one would you suggest ?

@coffeechronicler 3 года назад

Definitely C2

@mirospikos 3 года назад

What is the difference between C2 and Slim in quality of grinding?

@coffeechronicler 3 года назад

If the same burr set, there shouldn't be any significant difference, but the slim is also being sold with two other burrs nowadays (one coated for espresso) and a new design called "plus", so those would perform differently. Hope to test them soon.

@finandaputra9582 4 года назад

Hy man, its recomended for rokpresso?

@coffeechronicler 4 года назад

No, I wouldn't recommend it for espresso. It can technically grind fine enough, but the burrs aren't really able to get much traction in that fine range, so it takes forever to grind a dose.

@karthikclu 3 года назад

What grind setting would you recommend on the C2 for the French press :)

@rehannoor2090 3 года назад

coarse

@joshyjoshs237 4 года назад

No ball bearings right?

@coffeechronicler 4 года назад

It uses ball bearings. It's very smooth

@kmysterious9 3 года назад

Does c2 better than 1zpresso q2 ?

@coffeechronicler 3 года назад

C2 is more of an everyday grinder, while Q2 is more for travel. About same level.

@sannigannik2120 3 года назад

Great review, do you recommend it for cold brew?

@coffeechronicler 3 года назад

Yes, it's good for everything except espresso/turkish

@TheTriPl3KilL 3 года назад

Hey there much love on your content just like to know would you say its that the jx is still worth it as the price is literally 3 times more compared to the timemore c2 here in malaysia. currently using the hario skerton pro btw

@coffeechronicler 3 года назад

Hm, it's a tough one. I think it's still worth it at 3 times more but that's not to say that you aren't going to see a big improvement with C2 compared to the Hario. Hope that makes sense :)

@TheTriPl3KilL 3 года назад

@@coffeechronicler i see is there any other hand grinders in the C2 price range you would recommend ? i dont see how i can explain on spending that much on a grinder to the family haha

@zahidramirez2134 4 года назад

I have the Kalita pour over dripper. Do you think this would be a good grinder for making pour overs with that? I'm kinda on the fence on this grinder and the 1Zpresso JX, but the student in me doesn't want to spend so much for the 1Zpressor haha

@coffeechronicler 4 года назад

It's good enough for the Kalita but you do get more for your money with the Jx. It's a difficult choice but in the end both are good.

@zahidramirez2134 4 года назад

@@coffeechronicler One more question. Based on your experience, which grinder of the ones I've mentioned will produce less fines at coarser settings? Specifically for like a medium coarse grind

@coffeechronicler 4 года назад

@@zahidramirez2134 Jx produces fewer fines in the pour over/french press range

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4 года назад

Could use C2 with Bialetti Brikka Pot?

@coffeechronicler 4 года назад

Yes, definitely. It's not suitable for espresso but moka pot would be fine

4 года назад

@@coffeechronicler Thanks :) Besides this, which one is more reasonable?

@coffeechronicler 4 года назад

@ You mean what other grinders suggest? 1zpresso Jx is another favorite but it's more expensive

@nikitors 4 года назад

Hello i ordered it few days ago, may i ask what would be the setting for moka pot?

@coffeechronicler 4 года назад

Hi Nikolay, it's hard to give a definitive answer for moka pot since people tend to use very different grind size for it. Everything from medium to espresso. You can start from 1 full rotation from zero and adjust from there, depeding on your preference.

@akshaynigam9729 3 года назад

@@coffeechronicler Would love to see a video talking about the Moka Pot Asser! I am sure you have a massive list of videos lined up already, just one more vote for the Moka Pot if you're keeping count.

@coffeechronicler 3 года назад

@@akshaynigam9729 Yes, you're right, I already have a lot of content in the pipeline, but will eventually get around to the Moka pot. Thanks for the suggestion.

@skeed5561 2 года назад

Hello how do you know what the zero position of the mill is? just after unpacking, i just turned the grinder 10 clicks in the "finer grind" direction. Does this really correspond to position 10 of the range 0-36? Thank you for your answer.

@coffeechronicler 2 года назад

Zero is when the nut is turned tightly and the handle cannot spin freely anymore.

@antoniogordo4149 4 года назад

What is the difference between c1 and c2?

@TheIronPrice 4 года назад

The catch cup is all aluminum. It had been plastic inside before which caused static electricity ti build up making the grounds stick to the walls of the cup.

@antoniogordo4149 4 года назад

@@TheIronPrice I got scammed by an AliExpress seller, I thought I was buying c2 but he sent me c1

@coffeechronicler 4 года назад

Sorry to hear, Carlos. I also received fake products from Amazon in the past, so all these platforms have some risks :(

@antoniogordo4149 4 года назад

@@coffeechronicler it wasn't fake but I got a c1

@AzrielJoe11 4 года назад

Great review! looking forward to buy this grinder

@TKGZONE 4 года назад

how long does it take to grind with the finest settings?

@coffeechronicler 4 года назад

It takes around 3 minutes to grind a 17-18 g dose of espresso. The burrs aren't really designed for it...

@TKGZONE 4 года назад

@@coffeechroniclerthanks for the reponse. what number setting is that? I've seen 1zpresso q2 someone took 1 min to do 14 grams dialed at 8. I torn between those 2. Dunno which one to get!

@cerolk87 4 года назад

Which one has better consistency? Timemore or baratza encore?

@coffeechronicler 4 года назад

That's a tough one. Haven't compared them side by side, but think Timemore might have a slight edge here.

@Ziplock9000 3 года назад

"Budget" £78 for a manual grinder. Sure, there's even more expensive ones, but that does not make this budget. lol

@coffeechronicler 3 года назад

You can find it for around half the price on places like Aliexpress, and then I'd argue that it's budget :)

@ddurian01 3 года назад

@@coffeechroniclerIs it legit though? Why would it cost so much less on aliexpress??

@Tomatochanification 2 года назад

@@ddurian01 Because Timemore is a Chinese brand,

@dirgamuhammad1142 4 года назад

this review made me purchased the unit. hopefully it won't disappoint. I'm brewing with an aeropress.

@coffeechronicler 4 года назад

Good choice!

@fawaz3881 3 года назад

This one or Porlex mini?

@coffeechronicler 3 года назад

This one for sure.

@mp3311 3 года назад

Would you recommend this or the Porlex Mini or what any other budget option? (especially for V60 coffee)

@coffeechronicler 3 года назад

C2 is a lot better than Porlex Mini

@henlolneh 2 года назад

I have a JX in route to me which I paid $140 for but as we speak, the C2 is on a lightning deal for $62 which is an insane price. I'm doing strictly kalita 185 and v60 pour overs... do you think the JX is worth the extra $80?! I'm hoping by a sliver that you somehow read this before the end of the day and reply because the deal ends in 12 hours!

@coffeechronicler 2 года назад

It's a tough one.. both deals are good, so think you'll be happy with either one. However, the C2 is cheap enough that upgrading again won't feel like too much of a sunk cost.

@AD-bx2xo 4 года назад

How about a sieve test?

@coffeechronicler 4 года назад

I have done some in the past, but don't really think they give an meaningful picture of a grinder's capability. It would be nice with some objective measurements, but at the moment I don't think we have better tools than brewing and tasting.

@Darkness-xn9ti 4 года назад

How i can adjust it for V60 ?

@coffeechronicler 4 года назад

It depends a lot on the recipe your using. The company suggests 15-24 clicks (from zero) but you should adjust to taste and brew time. The coffee grounds in the video are around 24, which is suitable for something like the 4:6 method, but too coarse for most other recipes.

@Darkness-xn9ti 4 года назад

The Coffee Chronicler Thank You

@rahabh09 4 года назад

Hi Asser, I am trying to decide on a manual grinder for my new aeropress and V60. I have narrowed it down to 1zpresso JX and MBK Aerspeed. Obviously, like you many have said good things about the JX however the Aerspeed's weight and size are very appealing to me. Have you had any interaction with MBK's products and have any recommendation? I can buy the Aergrind locally but I am holding off on considering it due to "fines" everyone keeps talking about for the V60. I appreciate your help. Cheers!

@coffeechronicler 4 года назад

I haven't seen any of the MBK products out in the wild, so it's hard for me to comment on them. However, from a design and size point of view, I would prefer the adjustment dial and ergonomic handle of the 1zpresso Q2. That model also fits inside the Aeropress.

@rahabh09 4 года назад

@@coffeechronicler yep makes sense. ok 1 last question. I haven't seen any comparitive review of q2 against the q or jx. Would you know if the consistensy has improved enough for it to be a daily grinder? I ony considered jx so far from 1zpresso because how pleased you were in your review with its consistency at the expense of my light weight desire..

@GoTellJesusSaves 2 года назад

My favorite things about the C2... 1. The grip. 2. The hopper is very easy to pour coffee into. I have found that coffee that produces few fines (such as washed columbian) have the best results with this grinder. Using coffees that produce more fines (in my opinion) don't produce a nice flavor profile, because it will produce A LOT of fines and choke paper filters. I don't have this problem with the Columbian coffee and I even prefer the flavor profile with it on the C2 to other grinders I've used.

@stefpix 2 года назад

Did you mean Colombian, from the country, of Colombia, or Columbian, from the university in NYC? Anyway, pretty happy with this grinder. Much faster than a Hario Slim, and much finer than a cheap electric burr grinder.

@GoTellJesusSaves 2 года назад

@@stefpix hahaha! Definitely the country

@stefpix 2 года назад

@@GoTellJesusSaves so many coffee lovers call Colombia, Columbia. Some Colombians don’t appreciate being called Columbians. Sometimes the spell check police needs some auxiliary support

@GoTellJesusSaves 2 года назад

@@stefpix I'm simply speaking of coffee from the country of Columbia - making it Columbian coffee. I intend no disrespect. Just using Columbian as a discriptor from where the coffee is grown, processed and shipped from.

@stefpix 2 года назад

@@GoTellJesusSaves Colombia not Columbia. Colombia is the country. Columbia is a university. Check the spelling