Hand grinder · 39mm conical Nitro Blade steel
Comandante C40 MK4
Grind settings chart. Dial: Clicks counted from zero (the first click where the handle no longer drops), about 40 usable clicks. Comandante does not give an AeroPress number ('depends on your recipe'), so none is listed. Starting points are the middle of Comandante's ranges.
| Method | Start at | Range | Ratio | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | 10 clicks | 7-13 clicks | 1:2 | Full guide → |
| Moka pot | 17 clicks | 14-20 clicks | 1:7 | Full guide → |
| V60 pour over | 27 clicks | 18-35 clicks | 1:16 | Full guide → |
| Chemex | 27 clicks | 18-35 clicks | 1:16 | Full guide → |
| French press | 30 clicks | 25-35 clicks | 1:15 | Full guide → |
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Where these numbers come from
Settings are starting points. Burrs wear, beans differ and two grinders of the same model can be calibrated a step or two apart. Taste, then adjust.