Comandante - C40 MK4 Nitro Blade - Black

⚙️🌪️🎯 Comandante C40 MK4 Nitro Blade — world-class hand grinder, handmade in Germany

The Comandante C40 MK4 Nitro Blade is one of the most respected hand grinders in specialty coffee — trusted by home baristas, coffee pros, and even World Brewers Cup champions. Handmade in Germany with premium materials and a refined grind profile, the MK4 delivers exceptional consistency, a wide grind range, and repeatable dial-in for virtually any brew method.

This is the grinder you buy when you want the “why does this coffee taste so good?” moment — and you want it for years.

What’s new in MK4

• 🧱 New engine frame shape + material
  More robust, higher capacity, and designed to prevent beans from getting trapped.
• 🫙 Two bean jars included
  • 1× brown glass jar
  • 1× clear polymer-glass jar (lightweight, durable, can be used as a cup)
• 📦 Improved packaging
  Better protection for travel and long-term storage.

Nitro Blade® burr — engineered for clarity + sweetness

Comandante’s Nitro Blade® burrs are the result of years of R&D in their onsite coffee lab. The burr uses a high-alloy, high-nitrogen stainless steel with a fine martensitic micro-crystal matrix — designed for durability and precision.

What you taste in the cup

• refined particle size distribution → cleaner clarity in filter coffee
• better sweetness → higher extraction without harshness
• balanced texture → less muddiness, more definition as the cup cools

Grind adjustment — the Comandante click system

The click system gives you full control across the brewing spectrum and helps lock your grind setting in place so you can repeat results again and again.

Perfect for:

• espresso
• AeroPress
• V60 / pour-over
• moka pot
• French press

Built like a tool (not a toy)

Comandante chooses stainless steel for the body, axle, crank, and micro ball bearings because it’s robust and food safe.

✅ Aluminium-free construction

✅ Uses BPA-free high-performance polymers where polymers improve performance

✅ Solid oak wood handle knob made in Germany’s Black Forest

✅ Classic & special coating models use a high-temperature baked powder coat (not simple paint)

Everyday practicality

• Holds around 40 g of roasted coffee beans per jar
• Compact, robust, travel-friendly
• Weight: just over 600 g

At home or on the road — this is a premium grinder you’ll actually enjoy using daily.

Why we like it at WB.coffee (CoffeeNose 👃 insight)

When you choose Comandante, you’re choosing a sustainably produced German tool built to endure for years. It’s repairable, supported with easily obtainable spare parts, and the grind quality stays relevant no matter how far your coffee journey goes.

For many coffee professionals, their first premium hand grinder is a turning point — the moment they start tasting origin, processing, and roast with real clarity. The C40 MK4 is exactly that kind of upgrade.

To really enjoy what the C40 can do, try:

• FJ – Fruity & Juicy (clarity, sparkle, sweetness)
• FF – Fruity & Floral (tea-like aromatics; the C40 shines here)
• Want something special? Ask for our single origin limited editions like Ethiopia Guji Dimtu.

And if you want to learn faster: taste and dial in at Amsterdam Coffee Lab (Weesp) — we’ll happily help you find your best settings. 

💡Upgrades and customization options with bigger cranks, knobs ​and jars in many colors. A grinder that will last a lifetime!

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You can find Comandante in many (online) stores. So why choose WB.coffee? 

• WB.coffee has a physical store in Weesp (Amsterdam) 
• Spare parts and accesories available
• Try before you buy
• Deep knowledge and understanding of the Comandante grinders 
• Advice, maintenance, troubleshooting with spare parts support
• Full support with repairs & guarantee requests
• Best Price Guarantee

Be cautious of counterfeit items, pilfered goods, and various online scams. Even well-known platforms you trust can be susceptible to these issues because of ambiguous sellers.

There's no need to search high and low or incur shipping costs from distant suppliers, as we also provide our Best Price Guarantee on all Comandante products.

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Visit our warehouse in Weesp (Amsterdam) to try a Comandante grinder before buying them. At Amsterdam Coffee Lab (our sister company) you can try the equipment machine of your choice. 

Join us at The Playground @ACL to try out VST baskets and the #extractmorewiththecoffeenose espresso routine

To guarantee we have enough time for you and have the machines you're interested in ready for testing and tasting, this personalized shopping assistance service operates by appointment only.

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Don't compromise on flavor or equipment longevity—regularly use a professional grinder cleaner to keep your burrs in pristine condition and enjoy the best espresso possible.

Grinder maintenance and cleaning is often overlooked. With Comandante it's easy. The grinder can be easily detached. WB.coffee offers all spare parts and upgrade parts (another reason to choose WB.coffee over big commerce). With

Keep your Comandante in prestine condition with Brush #4, Brush #5, cotton cloth burr care fluid and wood care balm and a bellow blower.  

Whilst you are at it check out this amazing brush, shot glass and dosing cupfrom Rhino Coffee Gear. Oh, almost forgot...food grade lubricant increases the lifespan of your o-rings and protects ball bearing and spacers.

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more tips from the CoffeeNose👃

Burr Care Fluid for Nitro Blade C40 grinders. Apply a small amount of fluid to the cloth and rub onto the steel surface. Use the brush to clean the steel surface and remove oxidative residue. Wipe away any excess woth the cotton cloth. 

Included in the set: 

• 1 Glass bottle with 30ml Burr Care Fluid 
• 1 Soft Cotton cloth (natural cotton, black) 
• 1 Brush "Burstle #5" ( natural wood, stainless steel bristles) 

Designed with quality materials, Comandante creates and imagines its products for lovers of specialty coffees.

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WB.coffee blends are roasted fresh on order. We roast with 100% renewable energy ☀ and 0% gas.

☕ Our Signature Blends

• FC – Fruity & Chocolaty - smooth, juicy, comforting
• FF - Fruity & Floral - elegant & aromatic ​
• FJ – Fruity & Juicy - vibrant and sweet, a filter favorite
• The Chocolatier’s Brew – Chocolate & Praline (Brazil)
• VC - Vanilla & Caramel - creamy, sweet, irresistibly smooth
•  CN - Chocolaty & Nutty (HoReCa besteseller)

🌿 Chemical-Free Decaffeinated Coffees

• AFD – Apple & Fudge Decaf - bright, cozy
• CDD – Caramel & Spices Decaf - warm, sweet

🌍 Single Origins — Limited Editions

New lots arrive throughout the year.

• Ethiopia Guji Honey & Pineapple Express – fruity & complex
• Ethiopia Natural Dimtu & Guatemala Inferno Geisha – classic profiles

Get in touch for what’s currently on the cupping table and receive personal flavour recommendations based on your taste.

🎯 Taste Before You Choose

Try four coffees at once with our Coffee Tasting Set — available in:

• Filter or Espresso
• 4 blends or 4 single origin limited editions

Prefer to experience them first?

Explore our full tasting menu @ Amsterdam Coffee Lab in Weesp, where you can try any blend (or all of them 🏃)

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Coffee Omakase – The Ultimate Coffee Tasting Experience ☕

For the curious, the connoisseurs, and everyone who knows coffee can be more.

Have you ever walked out of a café disappointed — knowing your cup could have been so much better?

Then this experience is for you.

The Coffee Omakase @ Amsterdam Coffee Lab is a guided, multi-course coffee tasting designed for specialty coffee enthusiasts, flavor explorers, and curious coffee lovers alike.

Each session is unique, interactive, and bursting with discovery — like a live culinary performance, but for coffee.

What to Expect

During this exclusive sensory journey, you’ll:

☕ Taste a curated lineup of exceptional coffees — washed, natural, and experimental processing methods (think anaerobic, co-ferment, honey, and even wild fermentation projects).

🌸 Experience rare varietals — including legendary coffees like Geisha, and other micro-lot gems from around the world.

🔬 Explore multiple brew styles — from delicate filter brews and bold espressi to the mesmerizing syphon method.

🥄 Try your hand at cupping — slurp and taste coffee like a professional taster, discovering aromas and acidity in new ways.

🍹 Enjoy surprising coffee mocktails — creative and refreshing, crafted from the same beans you’ll taste in the lineup.

👃 Engage your senses fully — experience how the aroma, cup shape, color, and even the sound of pouring influence your flavor perception.

A Guided Journey by the CoffeeNose 👃

Led by Wouter Brunia, also known as the CoffeeNose 👃, this tasting is a deep dive into coffee flavor and sensory science.

Like a sommelier presenting fine wines, Wouter will:

• Brew each coffee live with expert precision
• Share the stories of each bean — from farm to fermentation
• Explain flavor notes, processing methods, and varietal differences
• Help you understand why your favorite coffee tastes the way it does

It’s fun for your brain, taste buds, and nose — and you’ll leave with a new appreciation for what’s in your cup.

Each Omakase is Unique

No two tastings are ever the same.

Our coffees rotate constantly and often include exclusive lots — such as Geisha, co-fermented experiments, and rare micro-lots you won’t find in cafés.

Every visit promises something unexpected, thought-provoking, and delicious.

Who It’s For

• Specialty coffee geeks craving depth and discovery
• Curious coffee lovers ready to learn (and taste!) something new
• Couples and friends looking for a unique sensory experience
• Anyone who wants to fall in love with coffee all over again

Details

📍 Location: Amsterdam Coffee Lab, Weesp

🕒 Duration: ±1.5–2 hours

👥 Group Size: Small & intimate for personal attention

🎟️ Booking: More info & reservations ⬇

Why Join?

Because coffee can be so much more than just caffeine — it’s chemistry, art, and emotion in a cup.

Join the Coffee Omakase Experience and taste what happens when curiosity meets craftsmanship.

Do you crave the excitement of discovering exquisite coffee flavors and captivating aromas? Don’t miss out on our exclusive Coffee Tasting Experience @ Amsterdam Coffee Lab, where you’ll not only indulge your senses but also gain valuable insights into the world of coffee. Join us for an unforgettable journey!

Join us for a fun and informative sensory experience revolving around coffee. During this experience you will: 

• Taste washed, natural and alternative processed coffee beans 
• Explore various varietals of Arabica coffee including the famous Gesha
• Discover different coffee brewing methods outside of standard espresso
  
• Savor surprising coffee mocktails
  
• Try cupping coffee: sample your coffee by slurping it from a spoon, just like an expert coffee taster would
  
• Experience how sensory elements such as aroma, size, shape, and color of the coffee cup affect flavor perception.
  

Similar to how a knowledgeable wine sommelier educates you about the wine and presents it at the perfect temperature in the right glass, our master barista and flavor expert will expertly brew your coffee while enlightening you about the entire process, the origin of the beans, varietals, the flavor notes, and much more.  Envision it as a live cooking demonstration, but dedicated entirely to the craft of coffee brewing.

Fun for your brain, taste buds and nose!

More info & booking ⬇

More info & booking

At WB.coffee, we specialize in premium coffee tools, which is why we have been proud to sell Comandante grinders and accessories for many years. There are two primary reasons that make Comandante one of our favorite brands:

1. Produced in Germany (EU)
2. Repairable with readily available spare parts
   

Investing in a Comandante grinder is a sustainable option. At WB.coffee, we are here to assist you with any repair needs. We have a comprehensive selection of spare parts available. If you can't find a specific part or color in our store, just let us know. We can probably arrange to order it for you.

There's no need to search high and low or incur shipping costs from distant suppliers, as we also provide our Best Price Guarantee on all Comandante products.

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