C3S

PSA: Just Say No to Bad Coffee. Either go to a proper coffee shop, or do it yourself. You can make an exceptional cup of coffee with: An Aeropress, $55, use the inverted method for simplicity. A hand grinder, Timemore Chestnut C3s is less than $100 on Amazon. Locally roasted beans that are about two

Whats your budget?? If it's 6k go for timemore c2s or c3s. If it's more go for izpresso or kingrindek6 But if you are a beginner and just starting. Timemore itself will be a really good option. The c2s is only 4800 rupees and it'll be a really good starting point for you

I use a Timemore C2 (& C3S, I got one as a gift) and both are excellent. No complaints they get the job done and are affordable.

thank you for the review, and I agree that the C2 was a nice grinder at its time but, now in 2026, it is much outdated, and can not be recommended anymore - mainly due to plastic in its body, which ages and tends to crack, after years of daily usage for a very similar money, Timemore has already rel

For espresso (or pseudo-espresso): moka pot or Kaldi Press (1.5k INR) For milk frothing: cheap french press (0.5k INR) For grinder: 1Zpresso Q Air (or C2s) around 5-6k INR I'd prefer getting the KaldiPress and extending budget slightly to get the Timemore C3S so that it becomes upgrade proof.

I love my timemore C3s grinder and timemore scale! Honestly for aeropress you don't even need a scale. It's extremely easy to get good coffee with no fuss from it. Skip the kettle if you don't do pourover. Generally, getting a nice grinder is a priority, and timemore is an awesome budget option

For not expensive look for a timemore c3 or c3s. Excellent grinder. To permanently scratch that itch on a budget look at a Kingrinder k6.

Okay, then you can start with a moka pot, and some pre ground beans for starting, then you should get a grinder once you get the habit of moka pot, for moka pot Bialetti is the best option or if you wanna go a bit budget friendly then Budan stainless steel one is also pretty good, and for grinder st

If you want milk based coffee then Bialetti moka pot and for starting range good grinder I'll suggest 1zpresso Q air or timemore c3s

Yes the C3s is enough, see the ranges it has here https://honestcoffeeguide.com/timemore-c3s-grind-settings/ Good that it is all metal. I'd say for that price is a good choice.