The Best Budget Grinder? TIMEMORE C2 Review
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- Is the Timemore C2 really THAT good? In this review, I take a closer look at the new budget king.
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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.
Did you still have the grinder?
@@zaa6126 yes and I still use it daily
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.
True
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 🙂
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!
That's a steal, go for it!
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 👍
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.
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.
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.
@@dsm828 yes it take too long, compared to an electric grinder.
Maybe yours is damaged. Mine is perfect.
@@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.
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.
The latest revision with steel burr and full aluminium body amazing
Bought and received mine today, for 300CNY ($45 USD). Thanks for the review and congrats on 1k sub!
Thanks! The C2 is a steal at that price. Enjoy!
Nice and detailed review, although I partly disagree with you about it's suitability for espresso. I think if you get lucky with the clicks like I seemed to with mine (in terms of 7 clicks landing just around the right size for espresso in the case of mine), it can pull fantastic espresso shots. It's not by any means ideal for espresso as there is zero flexibility for dialling in. I have been using this grinder for espresso for around the 18 months I've owned it and I find that at 7 clicks, a 18.5g dose and 27/28 second extraction time reliability pulls fantastic coffee shop quality espresso shots on my cheap but trusty beko Cep5152b (to which my only modification has been swapping out the basked for an aftermarket unpressurized basket)
What's your grind setting for a pour over on C2?
I don't know the competition but setting 7-8 clicks takes about 2 minutes of grinding 16g of coffee beans.
Over 10 clicks it switches to about 30 seconds
PS. I've bought it in 2022 and the selector is made of aluminum.
I appreciate your review. Do you recommend it for drip coffee?
I just read your review of this and you mention the comandante and the 1zpresso Jx, which of those two do you think is better, the comandante or the jx? Thank you and great content!
Hi Rick, I think Jx is the better package overall. And when you then consider that it's only half the price, then it's a pretty easy choice.
KInda bugs me when people say "It feels cheap, feels like cheap materials"
it is cheap lol
Good point :)
Yea, rather than simply saying that this uses plastic where other brands use aluminum, it would be better to compare with other brands' grinders at similar price points. Timemore makes more expensive hand grinders that use aluminum for the supports and for the lid.
not really, it's not cheap for device that does one thing and that too manually. In my country this costs about 66$. 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.
@@akshayde Those cheap grinders could be blade, maybe ceramic burrs but no way are they Steel conical burrs as seen in this
What grind setting would you recommend on the Timemore C2 for V60?
Haven’t found any. Can’t make good flavorful coffee with this and a V60.
15 to 17 clicks
would it be convenient for Moka/brikka brewing
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.
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?
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.
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?
you spin the selector left or right, it says the same size unless you move the selector.
My burr color is silver and the nut is silver as well.
its normal, Timemore has been changing stuff on the C2 over the years
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.
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
It's good for those methods 👍
Great review! looking forward to buy this grinder
What do you think about c2 max especially comparing to c3
i love mine
I brew with aeropress. Is this a good choice or is it worth upgrading to the jx pro?
is chestnut slim better than c2 ?
can you help me compare about those 2 grinder. thanks
Slim: Longer and a bit slimmer, fewer plastic parts, and slightly smaller capacity. I have only tried C2, but think they are quite similar.
@@coffeechronicler thank you & happy brewing
Between this and the Skerton Pro for pour overs, which one would you suggest
Timemore, no doubt :)
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
Great review, do you recommend it for cold brew?
Yes, it's good for everything except espresso/turkish
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But i see reviews the internal materials are plastic dont have scare the product will broke becouse his materials?
I'm having a hard time deciding between this and 1zpresso q1. Any suggestion?
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.
Mate which grinder would you recommend for the use with a french press ?
Depends on your budget. This one works fine with french press
Good one!
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
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 :)
@@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
how does this compare to 1zpresso q2? and can this fit into an aeropress?
I talk more about that here: coffeechronicler.com/timemore-c2-review/
Do you see any difference between Comandante and Timemore in terms of taste difference when brewing filter coffee??
A bit more muddy with the Timemore but it's not super obvious. Coffee still tastes good.
Hello Asser, how would you compare the grind quality with a wilfa svart/barazza encore?
C2 is better
What grind setting would you recommend on the C2 for the French press :)
coarse
Between timemore c2 and porlex mini for cold brew, which one would you suggest
?
Definitely C2
Thank you 👍👍
Is good for espresso.. for coffee maker?
Not good for espresso...
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
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.
@@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
@@zahidramirez2134 Jx produces fewer fines in the pour over/french press range
awesome! does the c2 fit in an aeropress?
No will not fit
Too much girth
this review made me purchased the unit. hopefully it won't disappoint. I'm brewing with an aeropress.
Good choice!
It's good for a Moka pot?
Have you tried the Hero S01? How does that compare to Timemore C2? Thanks
Haven't tried the Hero..
What is the difference between C2 and Slim in quality of grinding?
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.
How I can adjust it for espresso?
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
Is it convenient cleaning this grinder?
Yes, it's pretty straightforward. You can actually get most particles out by just using a rubber dust blower/soft brush
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.
Zero is when the nut is turned tightly and the handle cannot spin freely anymore.
settings for french press?
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
Wouldn't recommend... C2 is really bad for espresso.
@@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
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
Good grinder... Better than Hario and Porlex for sure.
@@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
@@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.
Hello i ordered it few days ago, may i ask what would be the setting for moka pot?
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.
@@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.
@@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.
Which one has better consistency? Timemore or baratza encore?
That's a tough one. Haven't compared them side by side, but think Timemore might have a slight edge here.
Does c2 better than 1zpresso q2 ?
C2 is more of an everyday grinder, while Q2 is more for travel. About same level.
Hy man, its recomended for rokpresso?
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.
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!
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.
This one or Porlex mini?
This one for sure.
Would you recommend this or the Porlex Mini or what any other budget option? (especially for V60 coffee)
C2 is a lot better than Porlex Mini
Could use C2 with Bialetti Brikka Pot?
Yes, definitely. It's not suitable for espresso but moka pot would be fine
@@coffeechronicler Thanks :)
Besides this, which one is more reasonable?
@ You mean what other grinders suggest? 1zpresso Jx is another favorite but it's more expensive
No ball bearings right?
It uses ball bearings. It's very smooth
What is the difference between c1 and c2?
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.
@@TheIronPrice I got scammed by an AliExpress seller, I thought I was buying c2 but he sent me c1
Sorry to hear, Carlos. I also received fake products from Amazon in the past, so all these platforms have some risks :(
@@coffeechronicler it wasn't fake but I got a c1
how long does it take to grind with the finest settings?
It takes around 3 minutes to grind a 17-18 g dose of espresso. The burrs aren't really designed for it...
@@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!
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!
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.
@@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..
Most of the best manual coffee grinders actually are not American brands. Please name one.
Yeah, as far as I know Orphan Espresso is the only American brand in the manual grinder game.
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How about a sieve test?
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.
How i can adjust it for V60 ?
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.
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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.
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.
@@stefpix hahaha! Definitely the country
@@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
@@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.
@@GoTellJesusSaves Colombia not Columbia. Colombia is the country. Columbia is a university. Check the spelling
"Budget" £78 for a manual grinder. Sure, there's even more expensive ones, but that does not make this budget. lol
You can find it for around half the price on places like Aliexpress, and then I'd argue that it's budget :)
@@coffeechroniclerIs it legit though? Why would it cost so much less on aliexpress??
@@ddurian01 Because Timemore is a Chinese brand,