What Time More does

Timemore is a Shanghai, China-based specialty coffee equipment manufacturer founded by three co-founders — James Zhan (Operations), Yu Yue (Design, two-time Reddot Award winner), and JiuShu Chen (R&D and supply chain). The company designs and sells precision coffee grinding, brewing, and preparation equipment for home enthusiasts, specialty cafés, coffee roasters, offices, and training centers across more than 35 countries. Its portfolio includes the Sculptor Series of electric grinders (078, 078S, 064S, and 078SSP), the Bricks 01s compact electric grinder, the Chestnut C-series and Millab M01 manual grinders, Fish Smart and Fish Pro X gooseneck kettles, the Basic 3.0 espresso scale, and espresso prep accessories including the PUCKS set, Autospin WDT tool, and Impulse Tamper. Pricing ranges from $59 (entry-level scales) to $1,099 (premium electric grinders), with student and bulk-order programs.

The company's technical differentiation rests on patented burr architectures including the S2C conical burr family, the 078 Turbo Burrs with a three-layer tooth design, and the jointly developed Pineapple Burrs (co-engineered with Grinding Labs/Millab) featuring an extended grinding path. Additional proprietary technology includes a brushless motor with PID control and Hall-effect sensors, the Rotary Knocker retention-reduction mechanism, the magnetic bean lid, and tempX Dynamic Heating Technology (real-time power modulation achieving ±0.5°C temperature accuracy). Coatings such as Red Speed titanium extend 78mm burr lifespan beyond 6,000 kg. The firm holds multiple patents on burr designs, the gooseneck spout, and temperature control, and its products have won Reddot and Good Design Awards.

Timemore operates a hybrid direct-to-consumer and channel-partner model: it sells through its own Shopify-powered e-commerce store at timemore.com (with US warehousing, 1-year warranty, free shipping over $49) and through exclusive regional distributors across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East, supplemented by wholesale accounts and a B2B bulk-order program. The company is privately held and founder-controlled with no disclosed institutional investment. Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time hardware sales, with marketing driven by specialty-coffee community engagement, content marketing, trade-show participation, Kickstarter launches, and endorsement partnerships with World Brewers Cup Champions.

Name

Time More

Website

https://timemore.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Timemore is a Shanghai-based specialty coffee equipment manufacturer that designs and sells precision grinders, kettles, scales, and accessories to home brewers, specialty cafés, and coffee professionals across 35+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Equipment

NAICS

Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing (335210), Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing (33521)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee, Espresso & Tea Appliances Retail (CRACADAC)

Keywords

• Manual coffee grinders
• Electric coffee grinders
• Coffee brewing equipment
• Gooseneck pour-over kettles
• Espresso preparation accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Timemore generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales of coffee grinding equipment, kettles, scales, and accessories through their e-commerce platform and authorized distributors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Time More (Timemore) designs, manufactures, and sells specialty coffee equipment — including electric and manual coffee grinders, electric pour-over kettles, precision espresso scales, and espresso preparation accessories — built around proprietary burr technology (S2C conical, 078 Turbo, Pineapple), brushless PID-controlled motors, and patented temperature control (tempX). Products are sold direct-to-consumer via timemore.com and through a global network of regional distributors, wholesalers, and bulk-order channels serving home baristas, specialty cafés, and coffee professionals.

Product overview

Timemore is a specialty coffee equipment company offering a comprehensive portfolio of manual and electric coffee grinders, precision scales, electric kettles, and brewing accessories. Their product lineup centers on the Sculptor Series electric grinders (078, 078S, 078SSP, 064S) featuring brushless motors and variable RPM control, complemented by manual hand grinders including the Chestnut C-series (C2S, C5) and the Millab M01 collaboration. The kettle range includes the Fish Smart and Fish Pro X with smart temperature control. Supporting products include precision scales (Basic 3.0), espresso preparation tools (PUCKS set, WDT tools, tampers), and pour-over drippers. The brand emphasizes professional-grade quality with affordability, targeting both home baristas and specialty coffee professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sculptor Series Electric Coffee Grinder Premium electric coffee grinder line (Sculptor 078, 078S, 064S) featuring brushless PID-controlled motors, variable RPM, magnetic bean lid, Rotary Knocker, and 78mm or 64mm burr options for espresso and pour-over brewing. Includes six unique burr sets with a vertically mounted auger for consistent grinding.
• Sculptor 078SSP Electric Grinder High-end variant of the Sculptor electric grinder featuring 78mm SSP multipurpose burrs with custom Red Speed titanium coating that extends burr lifespan to over 6,000 kg. Offers a 48.5% larger grinding surface than the standard 64mm burr option for versatile espresso and pour-over performance.
• Bricks 01s Electric Coffee Grinder Compact electric coffee grinder with S2C-040-EI multipurpose burrs, 150 precision settings at 10µm steps, magnetic catch cup, and removable hopper in a smartphone-sized 10.2cm × 15cm footprint. Good Design Award Best 100 winner.
• Timemore X Millab M01 Coffee Grinder High-performance hand grinder co-developed with Millab featuring proprietary 44mm Pineapple Burrs with a 5-stage grinding path and a 60mm effective cutting surface. Achieves 0.0725mm burr gap tolerance with P7 bearings and 90 grind adjustment steps at 0.0125mm travel per step. Good Design Award winner.
• Chestnut C5 Series Manual Coffee Grinder Manual hand grinder (C5 Pro and C5 ESP Pro variants) featuring S2C-042-III 42mm conical burrs — 5% more consistent than prior C3s models with a 16.23% longer grinding path and 19% larger burr size. Validated by 2021 World Brewers Cup Champion Matt Winton.
• Chestnut C2S Manual Coffee Grinder Entry-level manual hand coffee grinder priced at $89, designed for portability while delivering solid grinding quality for everyday home brewing.
• Fish Smart Electric Coffee Kettle 600ML Electric gooseneck kettle featuring a patented Gooseneck Spout, STRIX controller, variable temperature control from 40°C to 100°C, dual display showing actual and target temperatures, boil-dry protection, and HOLD mode for temperature maintenance. 600mL capacity.
• Fish Pro X Electric Pour Over Kettle Smart electric pour-over kettle with patented tempX dynamic heating technology holding temperatures within ±0.5°C, 1350W power for ~30% faster boiling than competitors, 900mL capacity, Grooveboard tap/slide/hold controls, altitude-aware boiling detection, and dry-boil protection.
• Basic 3.0 Electronic Espresso Scale with Timer Precision coffee scale with 0.1g accuracy, IPX3 water resistance, EMI shielding, three timer modes (Regular, Pour-Over, Espresso), up to 24-hour runtime via USB-C charging. 25% lighter and 35% smaller than the previous generation.
• PUCKS Espresso Accessories Set Complete espresso puck preparation set including the Orbital WDT tool (8 needles), Gravity Distributor with snowflake base, and Calibrated Tamper with 30 lbs of pressure. Available in wooden or metallic grip finishes, sized for 58.4mm portafilter baskets.
• Autospin WDT Tool Automated Weiss Distribution Technique (WDT) tool featuring 12 needles at 0.3mm sweeping a fixed planetary path with bidirectional clockwise and counter-clockwise cycles. Contact-activated automation, 500mAh battery with 2,000+ cycle lifespan, USB-C charging, and self-centering on 58mm baskets.
• Crystal Eye Dripper Series Pour-over coffee dripper lineup in PCTG, encompassing the Crystal Eye B75, Crystal Eye Dripper 02, Turbo Dripper, and VECTOR Dripper for different pour-over coffee brewing styles.
• Impulse Impact Tamper Automated tamping device for espresso puck preparation, available in flat and ripple base variants for 58.4mm baskets. Provides repeatable, calibrated tamping pressure.

Quantifiable outcome

• Burr lifespan extended to 6,000 kg with Red Speed titanium coating (5x standard)
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Meraki TechcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaborative development partnership resulting in Meraki Tech home espresso machine, made in Hong Kong. This product was the #1 most-popular review in Barista Magazine's 2025 year-end roundup of test drive gear reviews.
• Grinding Labs (Millab)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Co-developed Pineapple Burr technology with Grinding Labs specifically for the M01 hand grinder. Joint product development combining Millab's burr expertise with Timemore's product design and manufacturing capabilities.
• StarbucksflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Timemore was chosen as the only specialty coffee equipment brand from Chinese mainland to be displayed at Starbucks Shanghai Roastery flagship store in 2017. The company has maintained long-term product cooperation with Starbucks, meeting their rigorous inspection process and high requirements from product quality to supply chain.
• Anthony DouglascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWBC (World Barista Championship) Champion Anthony Douglas serves as Timemore collaborator and ambassador. Features in product videos, contributes to Sculptor Series design validation, and provides technical consultation for espresso equipment development.
• Matt WintoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner2021 World Brewers Cup Champion serves as Timemore Technical Consultant. Validates product performance and provides endorsement for Chestnut C5 Series, specifically approving the grinder's tighter grind profile and extraction capabilities.
• SSP (Specialty Coffee Parts)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for Sculptor 078SSP model featuring SSP's renowned multipurpose burrs. These custom-designed 78mm burrs are tailored specifically for the Sculptor's unique burr size, offering exceptional versatility for both espresso and pour-over brewing methods.
• YouTube CollaboratorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVarious YouTube content creators and coffee influencers featuring Timemore products, including designer interviews and product demonstration videos.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Niche: UK-based maker of premium single-dose electric grinders (Niche Zero, Niche Duo). Directly competes with Timemore's Sculptor Series for the high-end home/prosumer electric grinder segment.
• Baratza: US-based coffee grinder specialist serving the home and prosumer market with lines like Encore and Sette. Overlaps with Timemore's broad price-band strategy and US distribution channels.
• Eureka: Italian manufacturer of premium electric coffee grinders (Mignon, Atom, Olympus lines). Directly competes with Timemore's Sculptor Series in the prosumer/premium home electric grinder category.
• Weber Workshops: US-based boutique maker of premium hand grinders (e.g., EG-1). Competes with Timemore's Chestnut C-series and Millab M01 in the ultra-premium manual grinder niche favored by espresso enthusiasts.
• Comandante: German manufacturer of premium manual hand grinders (notably the C40 MK4). Directly competes with Timemore's Chestnut C-series in the high-end manual grinder category for home and specialty coffee enthusiasts.
• Fellow: US-based premium coffee equipment brand spanning grinders (Ode), kettles (Stagg), and brew gear. Competes with Timemore across multiple categories (electric grinders, gooseneck kettles, accessories) with strong DTC brand presence.
• 1Zpresso: Taiwanese maker of premium manual hand grinders such as the JX and K-series. Competes head-to-head with Timemore's manual grinder line on burr design, espresso grind quality, and enthusiast community credibility.

Broad incumbents

• Breville: Australian kitchen appliance group (parent of Sage) with a broad coffee equipment lineup including grinders, espresso machines, and kettles. Competes with Timemore in retail channels but at much broader scale across kitchen categories.
• Sage Appliances: UK consumer brand of Breville Group offering home espresso machines, grinders, and kettles. Overlaps with Timemore's kettle and grinder categories but operates as a broader kitchen appliance incumbent with wider retail distribution.
• Mahlkönig: German manufacturer of commercial and prosumer coffee grinders (EK43, E80). Provides competitive context for Timemore's premium electric grinder ambitions and burr technology positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/timemorecoffee
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@timemorecoffeeofficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/TimemoreCoffeeSingapore
• Instagraminstagram.com/timemoreproducts
• TikToktiktok.com/@timemore_official
• Pinterestpinterest.com/TIMEMORE_official

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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