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What can you brew on a Comandante C40 MK4?

The Comandante C40 MK4 reaches the grind size for 9 of 9 brew methods here, with a smallest step of 27.9 µm.

Brew methodSettingFit
Espresso~250 µm9 clicksSteps are coarse for espresso (27.9 µm): workable, but harder to dial in
Moka pot~350 µm13 clicksFits
AeroPress~450 µm17 clicksFits
V60~560 µm21 clicksFits
Chemex~700 µm26 clicksFits
French press~900 µm33 clicksFits
Kalita Wave~600 µm22 clicksFits
Cold brew~1100 µm40 clicksFits
Siphon~650 µm24 clicksFits

Fit is based on the grinder's scale and step size only. It does not judge burr quality, consistency or build.

Questions

What can I brew on a Comandante C40 MK4?

The Comandante C40 MK4 reaches the grind size for 9 of 9 brew methods here, with a smallest step of 27.9 µm.

Is the Comandante C40 MK4 good for espresso?

Its steps are 27.9 µm. As a rule of thumb, espresso is easier to dial in with steps under about 20 µm, so expect to need to adjust other things too.

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