the flat grinder that finally made light roast coffee click: Timemore 078s

By Gadgets, Gear, Coffee | Aug 15, 2025
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My very first flat burr grinder! timemore 078s grinder review – unlock light roast flavor, note separation & my low rpm workflow tips. Thanks TimeMore for sending this over to test.


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🎬 About this video

My full review of the Timemore 078s coffee grinder β€” my first flat burr, and the one that finally unlocked light roast flavor and note separation for me. I go through price, shipping, design, burrs, workflow, taste tests (espresso, pour over, cold brew), plus small mods and tools that make it perfect for my setup.


πŸ•¦ Timestamps

00:00 my first flat burr: unlock the flavor

00:30 price, shipping

00:41 which version should you get?

02:06 design

02:45 hopper

02:58 magnetic lid

03:10 grind size recommendation

03:26 catch cup

04:09 included accessories

04:21 power button

05:01 variable RPM

06:21 grinder recommendations and microns

09:15 burrs

10:05 disassembly

10:26 cleaning the burrs

11:01 all purpose, all coffee drinks!

11:11 taste: espresso

12:01 taste: pour over

12:50 taste: cold brew

13:36 knocker and retention

15:58 workflow downsides

16:40 coffee tools you'll need


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Based on my personal experience. All opinions are my own. Use your discretion. For entertainment purposes only.