Comandante C40 MK4 Review: The Hand Grinder Worth Buying?
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The Comandante C40 is the hand grinder many specialty-coffee people point to first. The MK4 Nitro Blade is the current version, and this listing is the ‘Liquid Amber’ finish.
Verdict in short
A premium hand grinder for pour-over and travel. Buy it if you brew one or two cups at a time and enjoy the ritual.
What’s new in the MK4 (per Comandante)
- A new ‘indestructible’ polymer bean container that’s lighter and more durable than glass (a glass container is also included)
- Evenly weighted, heat-insulating polymer jars that can double as a cup on the go
- A redesigned axle frame so beans can’t get stuck
- Smaller packaging made entirely from sustainable materials
Who it’s for
Hand grinders suit manual brewing: pour-over, AeroPress and French press, at home or while travelling. If you need espresso for several people every morning, an electric grinder or a machine with a built-in grinder (see our espresso machine picks) is more practical.
Comandante C40 MK4 Nitro Blade (Liquid Amber)
The current-generation C40 with polymer and glass jars and a redesigned axle frame.
Best for: pour-over lovers and coffee travellers.
- Polymer jar plus glass jar included
- Heat-insulating jar doubles as a travel cup
- Redesigned axle frame
- Hand grinding takes effort
- Make sure you pick the finish you want (this is Liquid Amber, not Virginia Walnut)