Moka pot grind size

Moka pot grind size on a Comandante C40 MK4

For Moka pot on a Comandante C40 MK4, start at 13 clicks. That is about 350 µm, a fine grind.

Comandante C40 MK4 setting for Moka pot13 clicksFine grind, ~350 µm

Finer 12 clicksCoarser 14 clicksStep size 27.9 µm

Adjusting from 13 clicks

When	Setting	Particle size
Finer: sour or thin cups	12 clicks	~319 µm
Start here	13 clicks	~350 µm
Coarser: bitter or dry cups	14 clicks	~379 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 Moka pot

Dosefill the basket level
Waterhot water to just below the valve
Ratioset by the basket
Time4 to 5 minutes
Water temperaturemedium heat

Steps

Fill the base with hot water to just below the safety valve.
Fill the basket level with coffee. Do not tamp.
Screw the top on and heat gently with the lid open.
Take it off the heat when it starts to sputter, and cool the base under a tap.
Pour right away. Sour: grind a touch finer. Bitter or burnt: grind coarser and lower the heat.

Other brew methods on a Comandante C40 MK4

Moka pot on other grinders

Questions

What grind setting is best for Moka pot on a Comandante C40 MK4?

Start at 13 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?

Weak and sour: grind a touch finer. Harsh and bitter: grind coarser and lower the heat.

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.