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clicks from zero
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–click range to try
Starting points only: burr wear and zero calibration shift the exact number.
Particle-size targets are common starting points, and per-click steps are the grinder makers' approximate figures. Always taste and adjust.
How many clicks on a Comandante for pour-over?
Start around 20 to 25 clicks from zero on a Comandante C40 for V60 or Kalita pour-over, which is roughly 600 to 750 microns at about 30 microns per click. Taste it, then move one or two clicks at a time.
How many microns is one click on a coffee grinder?
It depends on the grinder. The Comandante C40 moves the burrs roughly 30 microns per click and the 1Zpresso JX-Pro about 8.8 microns per click. Finer-stepped grinders give more precise control over extraction.
What grind size in microns is best for espresso?
Espresso usually lands between 200 and 300 microns, with 250 a common starting point. Dial in by time and taste, since burr wear, bean density and roast level all move the right setting.
Why is my setting different from your number?
Click counts are counted from fully closed (zero), and grinders vary unit to unit, with burr wear and how you calibrate zero. Treat the numbers as a starting point, then adjust to taste.
What should I do when my coffee tastes sour or bitter?
Sour or thin coffee usually means grinding too coarse, so go a few clicks finer. Bitter and harsh means too fine, so go coarser. Pick a fresh bag from our database of 619 specialty coffees and dial in again.