The time I spend preparing coffee every morning is a bit like meditation. This 10-minute routine gives me a moment to breathe, focus, and think. Then, at last, I turn my attention to the daily blitz of Slack notifications.
Perhaps no single object, other than the coffee itself, is more essential to my coffee routine than the Timemore Chestnut C2 Manual Coffee Grinder, the best grinder we’ve found for under $100 (and it’s usually under $70).
In the few minutes it takes to grind my beans, I peer out my kitchen window at birds, power lines, and far-off buildings, all while listening to the distant sound of cars. Nearly two grinding cycles later, I’ve considered the weather and the day ahead, checked in with myself, and also made some of the best coffee I’ve ever had.
Our pick
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.
