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Timemore

Chestnut C5 ESP Pro

Grind settings by brew method

Worked out from this grinder’s own dial curve — five reference points placed on a shared 0–100 grind index, interpolated with a monotone spline for conical burrs — rather than a one-size-fits-all chart.

Dial range
0 clicks – 150 clicks
Burrs
Conical
Filter reference
68 clicks
Espresso → filter
36 clicks
Fine · 0 clicks150 clicks · Coarse
EspressoFine
40clicks32 – 51
Moka potFiner than filter, coarser than espresso
55clicks51 – 59
AeroPress (short steep)For 1–2 minute recipes
61clicks59 – 64
Pour over — V60 / coneThe reference point for most published pour-over recipes
67clicks64 – 73
Pour over — flat bottomKalita, Orea and similar
73clicks68 – 80
Drip / batch brewAutomatic brewers
78clicks73 – 87
ChemexThe thick filter needs a coarser grind to avoid stalling
87clicks80 – 96
French pressCoarse
102clicks95 – 108
Cold brewCoarsest setting you have
113clicks108 – 120
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Timemore Chestnut C5 ESP Pro — Printable Grind Chart