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French press grind size
French press grind size on a Comandante C40 MK4
For French press on a Comandante C40 MK4, start at 33 clicks. That is about 900 µm, a medium-coarse grind.
Comandante C40 MK4 setting for French press33 clicksMedium-coarse grind, ~900 µm
Finer 32 clicksCoarser 34 clicksStep size 27.9 µm
Adjusting from 33 clicks
| When | Setting | Particle size |
|---|---|---|
| Finer: sour or thin cups | 32 clicks | ~877 µm |
| Start here | 33 clicks | ~900 µm |
| Coarser: bitter or dry cups | 34 clicks | ~937 µm |
Lower numbers are finer. To grind finer, turn the setting down. Change one step at a time, and brew again before changing anything else.
Starting recipe for French press
- Dose30 g
- Water450 g
- Ratio1:15
- Time4 minutes
- Water temperature93 to 96 °C
Steps
- Add 30 g of coarse coffee to the press.
- Pour 450 g of hot water and start the timer. Do not plunge.
- At 4:00, stir the crust gently and skim any foam.
- Press the plunger down slowly and pour right away so it stops extracting.
- Taste. Sour: steep longer or grind slightly finer. Bitter or silty: grind coarser.
Other brew methods on a Comandante C40 MK4
- Espresso on a Comandante C40 MK49 clicks
- Moka pot on a Comandante C40 MK413 clicks
- AeroPress on a Comandante C40 MK417 clicks
- V60 on a Comandante C40 MK421 clicks
- Chemex on a Comandante C40 MK426 clicks
- Kalita Wave on a Comandante C40 MK422 clicks
- Cold brew on a Comandante C40 MK440 clicks
- Siphon on a Comandante C40 MK424 clicks
French press on other grinders
- French press on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra1.1.8
- French press on a 1Zpresso JX-Pro4.9.0
- French press on a 1Zpresso J-Ultra3.6.6
- French press on a 1Zpresso Q22.6.1
- French press on a 1Zpresso X-Ultra2.5.9
- French press on a Timemore Chestnut C228 clicks
- French press on a Timemore Chestnut C323 clicks
- French press on a Timemore Sculptor 0649.5
- French press on a Kingrinder K61.45
- French press on a Kingrinder K41.47
- French press on a Baratza Encore27
- French press on a Baratza Virtuoso+28
- French press on a Baratza Sette 3029
- French press on a Fellow Ode Gen 27.7
- French press on a Fellow Opus8.25
- French press on a Eureka Mignon Specialita2+2
- French press on a Niche Zero0.73
- French press on a Hario Skerton Pro5 clicks
- French press on a Hario Mini Mill Plus12 clicks
- French press on a Breville Smart Grinder Pro68
- French press on a Wilfa Svart14
- French press on a DF DF64 Gen 274
- French press on a Kinu M47 Classic5.5
- French press on a Option-O Lagom P646.6
- French press on a Porlex Mini II15 clicks
Questions
What grind setting is best for French press on a Comandante C40 MK4?
Start at 33 clicks and adjust by taste. Lower numbers are finer. To grind finer, turn the setting down.
How do I know if I should grind finer or coarser?
Sour or thin: steep longer or grind a little finer. Bitter or silty: grind coarser.
Where does this setting come from?
The Comandante C40 MK4 is mapped to particle size in microns, fitted from the Honest Coffee Guide's settings for this grinder. It is a starting point, not a guarantee.