Timemore Chestnut S3 ESP
- Grind range
- 0–1350 µm
- Per click
- ≈15 µm
- Adjustment
- 90 clicks
- Brew methods
- 10
At its coarsest it reaches about 1350 µm, so Cold Brew sits partly beyond its range.
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Settings by brew method
| Brew method | Grind descriptor | Grind size | Clicks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | Fine | 200–300 µm | 7-22.5 |
| Moka Pot | Fine-medium | 300–400 µm | 15-30.5 |
| AeroPress | Medium-fine | 400–700 µm | 26-46 |
| Pour Over (V60) | Medium-fine | 450–650 µm | 40-61.5 |
| Siphon | Medium | 500–700 µm | 33-46 |
| Drip / Batch | Medium | 600–800 µm | 40-53 |
| Chemex | Medium-coarse | 700–900 µm | 46-60 |
| Vietnamese Phin | Medium-coarse | 800–1000 µm | 53-66 |
| French Press | Coarse | 900–1200 µm | 70-85 |
| Cold Brew | Extra coarse | 1000–1400 µm | 66-90 |
About the Timemore Chestnut S3 ESP
The Timemore Chestnut S3 ESP is a manual hand grinder with 42 mm conical burrs and stepped adjustment. At its coarsest it reaches about 1350 µm, so Cold Brew sits partly beyond its range. Each click moves the grind by roughly 15 µm.
Timemore Chestnut S3 ESP — frequently asked questions
Is the Timemore Chestnut S3 ESP a manual or electric grinder?
The Timemore Chestnut S3 ESP is a manual hand grinder with 42 mm conical burrs.
What grind setting should I use for Espresso on the Timemore Chestnut S3 ESP?
For espresso on the Timemore Chestnut S3 ESP, start around 7-22.5 clicks — roughly 200–300 µm — then adjust to taste.
How much does each click change the grind on the Timemore Chestnut S3 ESP?
Each click on the Timemore Chestnut S3 ESP changes the grind by about 15 microns, so you can dial in small steps.
What grind sizes can the Timemore Chestnut S3 ESP produce?
The Timemore Chestnut S3 ESP grinds from about 0 to 1350 µm, covering 10 of the brew methods we chart.
Can I copy grind settings from another grinder to the Timemore Chestnut S3 ESP?
Not directly — every grinder's scale is arbitrary, so a number that works on one model won't match the Timemore Chestnut S3 ESP. Match the micron range instead, using the chart above.