Comandante C40 Nitro Blade Coffee Grinder MK4 (Alpine Lagoon)
Comandante C40 Nitro Blade Coffee Grinder MK4 (Alpine Lagoon)
The newest addition to our C40 Mk4 Nitro Blade® lineup - 'Alpine Lagoon' - is a homage to the beautiful colours of the Bavarian Alps.
Rugged and wild, the mountains should always be approached with care and respect. The weather can be extreme, and you can find yourself isolated. But exactly that is the goal for many who venture outdoors, and some of the most beautiful locations on planet Earth are waiting to be discovered.
Our local Alpine lagoons are full of serenity and incredible colours: an extraordinary turquoise that always glistens, whether in the sunshine in summer or against the snow in winter.
We wanted to put the joy and sparkle of that amazing colour onto our beloved C40 Mk4 Nitro Blade® so that we could share it with the world.
Our C40 Mk4 ‘ALpine Lagoon’ uses our super robust powder coating, is aluminium free, and 100% food safe. World class grind performance. Engineered to last generations. Made in Germany.
Grinding coffee with the Comandante C40 Nitro Blade Grinder elevates the concept of “making coffee from scratch” to a whole new level. The 100% natural oak wood knob fits perfectly in your hand; the cool, unyielding stainless steel body with its reinforced grip as you turn the handle. The accessible grind setting dial on the bottom of the burrs is within easy reach.
The high-alloyed, high-nitrogen stainless steel burrs and double axle bearings guarantee absolute particle uniformity, up to espresso or even the powder-fine Turkish grind, unlike other hand grinders. The Comandante C40 Nitro coffee grinder includes a clear and a brown jar for grinding into and storing beans. With an intentionally engineered durability, the Comandante C40 coffee grinder is built to last.
The MK4: What’s new
The MK4 is the latest updated version of Comandante’s C40 nitro-blade hand grinder. In fact, the MK4 has been designed with complete backwards compatibility, so all parts are interchangeable with the MK3 model. Fans of the MK3 will find a comforting familiarity in the design and performance while enjoying some amazing new features.
- New ‘indestructible’ polymer bean jar is lighter and more durable than the glass one (also included). The polymer jars are consistently weighted and so better to use in brewing competitions. They also boast heat insulation properties so can be used as a cup if you’re brewing coffee on the go!
- Freshly designed axel frame means there is now no chance of beans getting stuck in the engine frame
- Smaller box with improved protection and brand new manual; now completely made from sustainable materials.
All these changes make for improved workflow, weight, practicality and durability.
Capacity:
- 40g jars
Message from James [founder]
Does Coffee Quality Matter?
Did you know, that over 95% of the world’s coffee is considered “commercial grade coffee,” grown for mass production, sprayed with pesticides, and stored in a way that encourages mould growth.
All factors that can lead to health issues and an average cup of joe.
Myself and the team at Balance think you deserve better than that.
So what is healthy coffee?
What is Healthy Coffee?
In 2020, after working in the coffee industry for over 10+ years I decided to launch Balance on a mission to bring healthier range of coffee products to the UK.
Every batch of Balance Coffee is sourced from the top 5% of coffee farms worldwide.
Paying 25% more for the coffee we source, we regularly test for things you’d rather not drink, like Mould, Mycotoxins and Pesticides.
The result? A naturally clean healthy cup…with all of the flavour, and none of the nasties!
Finally a coffee you can feel great about drinking.
35% Colombian
Farm: La Joyeria
Region: Antioquia
Country: Colombia
Altitude: 1700 MASL
65% Mexican
Farm: Finca Guadalupe Zaju
Region: Chiapas
Country: Mexico
Altitude: 900 – 1700 MASL
Flavour notes: Milk Chocolate, Hazlenut and Fig on the finish.
The Stability Blend comprises of two single origin coffees carefully combined to create the perfect blend.
Two medium roast coffees from Mexico and Colombia, expertly roasted for an exquisite taste.
Providing you with a perfectly balanced cup with milk or black.
All orders over £25 are shipped for free.
Orders under £25 have a flat rate of £1.49 for shipping.
Place your order before midday for same day despatch Monday – Friday.
Explore of Brewing Guides to watch and learn how to make the perfect cup.
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Sustainability Impact
Questions? We got Answers.
Coffee
Balance coffee is absolutely fair trade (as every product should be).
While some of the coffee that we use may not always be “certified” organic, many of the coffee farms we buy from are in fact organic but cannot afford to pay for the certification.
In fact, we pay a higher price than most to help support farmers’ livelihoods whilst incentivising them to re-invest in order to create a more sustainable supply of coffee for the future.
For 1KG bag sizes it has approx 60 cups of coffee inside.
For 500g sizes it has approx 30 cups of coffee inside.
For 250g bag sizes it has approx 15 cups of coffee inside.
Our coffees all score above 80 points, which means the coffee you sip is not only 100% ethically sourced and sustainable, but also extremely rare – not everyone can get their hands on it.
At Balance, we’re fresher than fresh.
All Balance Coffees bags are sealed with a heat seal immediately after we bag the coffee just 24-48h after roasting.
Due to our quality packaging and fast delivery, your coffee will arrive as fresh as the day it was roasted.
Yes – they are regularly tested at origin during the processing process.
The farmers take pride in the picking and sorting process to ensure no bad beans are selected.
Yes! Balance Coffee Decaf is called Halcyon and it’s super tasty.
As a progressive roaster focusing on quality we use the phrase ‘speciality coffee’ to mean coffees that have scored 80+ according to the SCA and CQI coffee grading standard.
A lot of hard work goes into the production of speciality grade coffee.
All of the producers we work with will have earned a significant premium for the high quality coffee that they produce.
We look to purchase coffees that score of 82+ and in most cases 85+.
From a taste point of view, there is a significant difference between a coffee that scores 80 and one that scores 85.
Generally speaking, coffees that score higher have more complexity.
We source coffees from so many countries across the globe however, predominantly these coffees are sourced from the common coffee growing regions, otherwise known as the coffee belt.
Examples include Africa, Asia, South and Central America.
We have a great relationship with our farmers and co-ops, and are confident they meet all of our selection criteria for the highest quality green coffee beans.
At Balance Coffee we predominantly roast a medium profile for the majority of coffees apart from our single origins which are generally a touch lighter.
Professional Cuppers have described our coffee as “balanced, with a very clean flavour.
Shipping
Currently we are only shipping with the UK & Ireland.
We hope to soon expand internationally
We use Royal Mail to deliver coffee to your door.
Standard delivery is 48 hours and Express delivery within 24 hours.
Delivery details will be provided in your confirmation email.