Thüros T2 Charcoal Grill. 35 x 35 cm grilling surface, V2A stainless steel, expandable.
The Thüros T2 Charcoal Grill is a charcoal grill made of non-magnetic V2A stainless steel with a 35 x 35 cm grilling surface and a plate base, which can be expanded with the Thüros accessory program. Not a gas grill, not a kettle grill, not a disposable device after three summers.
The Thüros T2 Charcoal Grill belongs to the T-line of the manufacturer from Georgenthal in Thuringia and offers a 35 x 35 cm grilling surface. The plate base stands securely even on uneven ground and requires little footprint. A grill made of solid stainless steel feels different when you first touch it than what you find in a hardware store: heavier, sturdier, without play in the connections. You immediately notice that it was not designed with price in mind, but with durability.
Why V2A stainless steel makes the difference
Thüros manufactures from non-magnetic V2A stainless steel, material number 4301. This is the same steel used in kitchens and food processing.
Crucially, not only the body is made of it, but also the grate supports and hooks. Many grills hide a chrome-plated or painted interior behind the stainless steel look, which rusts through after two summers. Here, there is nothing that could rust.
A detail you only notice when you touch it: all edges are folded inwards. There are no sharp sheet metal edges that you could cut yourself on when cleaning. This is craftsmanship that you don't see, but feel.
What V2A cannot do: It doesn't remain flawless. Over the embers, tarnishing colors in gold, blue, and violet appear, and in heavily used areas, the material darkens. This is an oxide layer, not corrosion — it even protects. If you expect a grill that looks like new after five years, you will be disappointed.
A system, not a single device
The grill can be expanded later, and not just with a few accessories, but with a well-thought-out program.
The wind deflector protects against wind and makes the grate height adjustable. The warming rack creates a second level. The barbecue hood with thermometer allows for indirect grilling, baking, and smoking. The shashlik attachment turns the grate into a rotisserie, the water pan enables low-temperature cooking, and the wok ring holds a wok over the embers.
In practice, this means: you buy the grill once and expand it over years, instead of replacing it. Those who start small don't limit their options.
Model binding is important here: almost every accessory is available in a specific version for each grill size. A warming rack for the T3 does not fit the T4, and a barbecue hood for the T2 does not fit the T3. When buying add-ons, it is more worthwhile to look at the model designation than the product name.
Guiding heat instead of regulating it
Charcoal has no knob. The temperature is controlled by two things: the amount of charcoal and the distance between the embers and the food.
That's exactly what the wind deflector is for. The grate can be hung at several levels — deep for searing at over 300 degrees, high for vegetables and fish that need to cook more slowly. If you also distribute the charcoal only on one side, you have a hot and a cool zone on the same surface.
From experience: Allow about 30 minutes for the charcoal to glow properly. If you put food on too early, you'll be grilling over flames instead of embers, and you'll taste it.
For beginners who expect a knob and a temperature display, a charcoal grill is not the right device. It takes a few evenings to get a feel for how much charcoal produces what heat. If you don't want this learning curve, gas is a better option — but then it tastes different.
For whom the T2 is the right size
On the balcony or a small terrace, the T2 is the right size. 35 by 35 centimeters is enough for two to four people — four steaks and some vegetables simultaneously, no more.
If you regularly grill for six or more people, you will find the T2 too small. In that case, the T3 is the better choice, even if it requires more space.
A grill that you buy once and then only expand.
