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Comandante C40 MK4 grind settings (2026): by brew method
These Comandante C40 MK4 grind settings come from Comandante and Honest Coffee Guide. Espresso: 7 to 13 clicks from zero. Pour-over: 16 to 34 clicks from zero. Treat each one as a starting point and adjust by taste, roast and brewer.
Comandante C40 MK4 settings by brew method
| Brew method | Setting | Our fit rating | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | 3 to 8 clicks, listed for Ibrik (a starting point) | Yes | Comandante |
| Espresso | 7 to 13 clicks from zero | Limited | Honest Coffee Guide |
| Moka pot | 14 to 24 clicks from zero | Yes | Honest Coffee Guide |
| AeroPress | 12 to 35 clicks from zero | Yes | Honest Coffee Guide |
| Pour-over | 16 to 34 clicks from zero | Yes | Honest Coffee Guide |
| French press | 26 to 40 clicks from zero | Yes | Honest Coffee Guide |
| Cold brew | 30 to 40 clicks from zero | Yes | Honest Coffee Guide |
These are starting points. Beans, roast, brewer and burr wear all move the right setting.
How to read these numbers
How to find zero
Comandante's FAQ says to hold the grinder on its side. With the burrs open, the handle swings down to the 6 o'clock position. Tighten the setting step by step. Click zero is the first setting where the handle no longer falls, because the burrs now hold it still. From zero you only open the burrs and count clicks.
Source: Comandante
Brew method fit. Espresso needs the optional Red Clix axle for finer steps. Comandante's own FAQ lists 3 to 8 clicks for Ibrik, the Turkish pot, as a starting point.
Questions
What grind setting should I use for espresso on the Comandante C40 MK4?
Honest Coffee Guide lists 7 to 13 clicks from zero for espresso on the Comandante C40 MK4. Treat it as a starting point and adjust by taste. We rate the Comandante C40 MK4 as a limited fit for espresso.
What grind setting should I use for pour over (V60) on the Comandante C40 MK4?
Honest Coffee Guide lists 16 to 34 clicks from zero for pour-over on the Comandante C40 MK4. Treat it as a starting point and adjust by taste.
How do I find zero on the Comandante C40 MK4?
Comandante's FAQ says to hold the grinder on its side. With the burrs open, the handle swings down to the 6 o'clock position. Tighten the setting step by step. Click zero is the first setting where the handle no longer falls, because the burrs now hold it still. From zero you only open the burrs and count clicks. Source: Comandante.
Where do these Comandante C40 MK4 settings come from?
Each number is copied from Comandante and Honest Coffee Guide, and the page links the source of every row. Which Grinder does not test grinders itself. Settings change with beans, roast, brewer and how worn the burrs are.
More on the Comandante C40 MK4
Settings are copied from the sources named in each row. Which Grinder does not test grinders itself. How we handle settings