Timemore Chestnut C5 ESP Pro Manual Coffee Grinder

C5 Pro or ESP Pro: Which One Is Right for You?

While the standard C5 Pro is an excellent grinder designed for filter coffee, the C5 ESP Pro was specifically developed to meet the demands of espresso preparation. The abbreviation “ESP” stands for “Espresso” and offers a significantly finer grind setting. This gives you the precision you need to unlock the full potential of your beans, even at the finest grind settings.

The Heart of the Machine: The S2C-042-III Grinder

The Timemore C5 ESP Pro features a highly advanced stainless steel grinder (Spike-to-Cut). What makes it special: In the first step, the beans are “cracked” at the top and only then precisely “cut.” This significantly minimizes fines (microscopic coffee particles that cause bitterness) and produces a particularly clean flavor profile.

Precise Adjustment: The New ESP Level

To find the optimal grind size for your espresso – so that water flows through the coffee grounds neither too fast nor too slow (“dialing in”) – you need maximum control. That’s exactly what the ESP upgrade offers:

• Twice as precise (0.015 mm per click): While the C5 Pro version adjusts the grind setting by 0.031 mm per click, the ESP version halves this value to a minuscule 15 micrometers (0.015 mm). This allows you to make adjustments in the finest increments.
• Finer increments: With 10 macro steps per rotation and a total of 50 clicks, the adjustment wheel on the ESP version offers you immense control in the delicate espresso range.

Design Meets Ergonomics

The C5 ESP Pro features a sturdy aluminum housing with a special anti-slip texture. With a slim diameter of just 53 mm, it fits perfectly in your hand. Another highlight of the Pro series is the foldable handle. Thanks to the high-quality spring mechanism, the crank folds away in a single motion. This not only saves space during transport but also ensures stability.

The Right Tools for your Coffee

A good cup of coffee isn't a science – but the right tools make a real difference. Our hand-picked selection of coffee and espresso accessories will help you get more out of your beans.