Timemore C5 grinder
higher extractions without astringency
⚙️🌪️🎯 Timemore Chestnut C5 Pro (C Series) — clarity-first hand grinder for espresso & pour-over
The Chestnut C5 Pro is a compact, travel-friendly hand grinder built for sweetness + clean clarity. Timemore’s updated 42 mm conical burrs and the redesigned numbered dial make it genuinely easy to dial in espresso, moka, AeroPress and pour-over—without the “counting from zero” headache.
What makes the C5 Pro special
- 42 mm S2C-042-III conical burrs (bigger than the older 38 mm platform) for faster, more consistent grinding
- Refined grind profile: more fines where espresso needs them, fewer where pour-over doesn’t
- Numbered adjustment dial: quicker changes, easier repeatability (note: ±2 clicks when returning to zero can be normal)
- Precision steps: 0.031 mm per click, 48 clicks per full rotation
- Foldable handle: stable grinding when open, compact when folded (ideal for travel / storage)
Suggested grind settings (starting points)
- Espresso / Moka pot: 5–8 clicks
- Pour-over: 10–14 clicks
- French Press: 14–17 clicks
Coffee Nose tip 👃: Lock in one recipe per brewer first (dose + ratio + time), then adjust only one variable at a time. With a clarity-focused grinder like this, small click changes are easy to taste—especially as the cup cools.
How it tastes (what to expect in the cup)
The C5 Pro leans into clean separation and sweetness:
- Pour-over: clearer flavor layers, cleaner finish, less “muddy” texture
- Espresso: more readable tasting notes, good sweetness, controlled intensity
- As it cools: flavors stay defined (great for slow sippers and tasting flights)
Specs
- Burr diameter: 42 mm conical
- Materials: aluminum, stainless steel, silicone
- Color: matte black
- Bean capacity: ~30 g
- Grounds cup capacity: ~25 g
- Body dimensions: 159 × 53 × 163.5 mm
Why we like it at WB.coffee
Because it’s the rare hand grinder that’s fast, compact, and actually repeatable—with a grind profile that helps you taste what your coffee is doing. It’s also a perfect “dial-in trainer”: you learn extraction faster when the grinder gives you clean feedback.
Pair it with our coffees (easy wins)
Want to match the grinder’s “clarity” vibe?
- FJ (Fruity & Juicy) — bright, expressive filter cups
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FF (Fruity & Floral) — delicate aromatics (great when your grinder is consistent)
Prefer more comfort + body? - CN (Chocolaty & Nutty) — forgiving, cozy, still clean
And if you want to try before you commit to a bag: taste different coffees at Amsterdam Coffee Lab—we’ll happily help you find the blend that fits your palate and your setup.












