What grind size is best for the C2?
I use 14-16 for AeroPress, 12-13 for the occasional moka-pot, and used 8-10 for espresso, but . I recommend an espresso-focused grinder for espresso, even though the C2 grinds fine enough. You want to be able to dial-in with grind adjustments, which is not possible with the C2. The steps are too wide. That said, it is not without limitations: Changing grind settings involves some guesswork. And it can’t grind consistently enough on the espresso grind size settings to satisfy the espresso nerd. If you’re looking for a quality grinder and don’t drink espresso, you won’t find better than the C2 for the price.Setting the grind on the Chestnut C2 grinder is easy, reliable and repeatable. For grind settings, we found these suitable ranges for brewing methods: Espresso: 7-10 clicks. Moka Pot: 9-11 clicks.C2 White manual coffee grinder creates an even grind thanks to it’s stable axle with dual bearing. As a result, C2 manual coffee grinder grinds at top quality for all types of coffee brewing methods. Even for espresso coffee, which needs a very fine and consistent grind.
How to know if grind size is right?
If your coffee tastes watery and acidic, you may be grinding your beans too coarsely. Try a finer grind, and see if that fixes the issue. If your coffee tastes overly bitter, you may be grinding too finely. A coarser grind may improve your brew. One of the most noticeable signs of worn burrs is an inconsistent grind size. Instead of uniform particles, you may notice a mix of fine dust and larger chunks in your coffee grounds. This inconsistency affects extraction, leading to over or under-extracted brews.If your coffee grounds are too fine, your coffee may become over-extracted. Over-extraction will result in an overly bitter and sometimes even burned taste. If your grind is too coarse, the flavor compounds in the coffee won’t have the chance to be fully released during the brew cycle.
What’s the best grind size for pour over?
A medium or medium-fine grind that’s close to the consistency of sandbox sand is best for pour over coffee. How coarse or fine you grind your coffee has a great impact on the flavour of your resulting drink. Too fine and the coffee will be strong and bitter. Too coarse and the coffee will be weak and sour. The fineness of your grind is also dictated by which method or machine you choose to brew your coffee with.
Which grind is best for espresso?
Moving up in size, for espresso and Moka pots you want a fine grind. A good starting point is something just a little finer than granulated sugar. Grind size for espresso is perhaps the most critical of all the brewing methods. The 30-second extraction rule suggests that a well-balanced espresso shot should take approximately 25-30 seconds to extract when using 18-20 grams of ground coffee and yielding about 30-40 milliliters of espresso.Dose and grind the coffee: A simple set of parameters for brewing espresso is 18g in, 36g out, with a shot time of 25-35 seconds. If you can get close to that, we’re in business and we can start modifying from there. Grind your coffee beans just before brewing to ensure freshness.It’s the ratio of ground coffee to liquid coffee. So, a 1:2 ratio means that for every gram of coffee in your basket, we’re expecting 2 grams of liquid espresso out. Is the time it takes for your target yield to enter your cup.The standard “golden ratio” for coffee is 1:16 – that’s one part coffee to 16 parts water by weight. For example, if you’re using 20 grams of coffee, you’ll need 320 grams (or milliliters) of water. This ratio is a great starting point for most brewing methods and balances strength and flavor.
How to adjust Timemore C2 grind size?
The grinder can be adjusted by fully closing the adjustment dial to the ‘zero position’, by winding it all the way around clockwise until the crank handle ceases to move, before counting the clicks back to your desired grind setting. Grind Adjustment: Setting the distance between the burrs dictates the particle size. The closer that the burrs are set from one another, the finer the grind, the further from one another, the coarser the grind, similar to a standard pepper grinder. Most of these grinders use a stepped adjustment, with a numeric guide.
Does the Timemore C2 grind consistently?
For those who want a high-quality yet affordable portable hand grinder, the Timemore Chestnut C2 is the best in its class for speed, grinding ease, and consistency. Timemore Chestnut C2 Manual Coffee Grinder For those who want a high-quality yet affordable portable hand grinder, the Timemore Chestnut C2 is the best in its class for speed, grinding ease, and consistency.