The excellent build quality of the C3 further contributes to its portability. It’s not just about size and weight; a grinder also needs to be durable to stand up to the bumps and bruises of travel. The aluminium shell of the C3 is very sturdy, and its etched texture makes it immune to scratches. Price 4/5

Alternative Brewing, and its agents/delivery partners associated with the delivery of your parcel, do not accept responsibility for any loss or damage that may result from you providing Authority to Leave for your delivery. You agree to release Alternative Brewing from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses, including financial and other consequential losses, made, suffered or incurred by you or any other person or entity as a result of your election to choose Authority to Leave for your delivery. Hario, known for their V60, Buono Kettles, and coffee siphons, offers an equally reputable scale. Designed specifically for the specialty coffee community, the Hario Drip Scale brings together both a gram scale and a built-in timer, two things that are essential when brewing manually. It has a 2000g max capacity and varying scale intervals, depending on weight, of 0.1g (2~200g), 0.5g (200~500g), and 1.0g (500~2000g).While the Hario Drip has a slightly somewhat slow response time (264g mug took about 1.5 seconds), its built-in timer, ease of use, and improved aesthetic make this a favorite to many. It is powered by 2 AAA batteries and has a 5 minute auto-off feature, unless the timer is started, which then extends the feature to 99:59. While the scale does offer some advanced features, such as an auto-timer, I find that it’s a lot more convenient to use it in its standard mode, where you manually start and stop the timer. The auto-timer function has room for improvement, and doesn’t play well with modern features such as pre-infusion, which will cause the timer to start/stop at the wrong time. Koh, S. (2017, December 1). Coffee Grind Size & How it Affects Consistency & Flavor. Retrieved from https://perfectdailygrind.com/2017/12/a-guide-to-coffee-grind-size-consistency-flavor/the Timemore NANO hand grinder. Weighing in at 0.8 pounds (360 grams) and standing just under 5 inches As already mentioned, the new burrs offer excellent consistency, so in this respect, the S2C technology delivers on its promise.

Overall, it’s an excellent option for budget espresso lovers looking for a compact, functional, and affordable scale. I like this scale and think we’ll see it pop up everywhere over the next couple of years since it’s so handy and affordable. The Timemore Nano manual coffee grinder may be small, but don’t be deceived – this grinder offers a grind consistency akin to many standard-sized grinders, particularly if you concentrate on manual brewing methods such as French press and pour-over. For an occasional shot, the C3 is a great budget option, but if espresso is your main focus, consider one of the espresso-specific grinders we’ve recommended below. Build quality 4.5/5 The capacitive buttons produce audible beeps to indicate that they have been successfully pressed, and can be disabled if desired The handle is stainless steel and mounted on ball bearings, so it spins with minimal resistance for a pretty smooth experience.It feels surprisingly easy to grind the coffee beans and it feels faster to complete the grind than grinders with ceramic burrs. But this should come with no surprise as stainless steel burrs are sharper and therefore cuts the coffee beans more easily. Precision. Weight is far more accurate than volume. If you were to measure out one cup of coffee beans, for example, you would not get exactly one cup of grounds. The empty space that was once between and within the whole beans is nearly erased after grinding, especially on the finer settings, so the post-ground volume will be lower than the pre-ground volume. The weight, however, will remain the same. In other words, looks are deceiving.

The hardened steel burrs are great for filter coffee—from moka pot to press pot—and deliver consistent and precise grounds on-demand. The burr construction is partly due the credit for the grind quality, featuring dual ball bearings and a strengthened spring mechanism that keeps the burrs perfectly aligned. The grind size indicator uses circles to visually represent the grind size. This makes it easy to understand without the need for words (not everyone may understand English, for example).Timemore is a brand founded in Shenzen, China, in 2012. While we often think of China as the place American companies go to make cheaper goods, that isn’t the case here. A group of Chinese coffee lovers founded Timemore to produce high-quality coffee gear at approachable prices. So far, they’ve largely succeeded in this goal, with a popular line of hand grinders, scales, and brewing gear that, in my opinion, consistently outperforms its price tag.

At grind size 7, it will take forever to grind 15g of coffee beans. I stopped halfway, seeing that less than half of my coffee beans were ground. Grind size 10 works fine. It does take some time and effort to grind for espresso use, and you need to do this more than once to get 18g of espresso-grind coffee for the usual shot. There are a few things about this scale that make it one of my favorites to use in a busy coffee bar:The scale charges via USB-C and holds its battery life for a few weeks at least. It also features a toggle on/off switch, ensuring it’s ready to use when needed. Built with a unibody aluminum alloy design and employing 430 stainless steel and 304 stainless steel