Like anything used on a consistent (possibly daily) basis, your manual coffee grinder needs a bit of habitual TLC if you want to maintain its good looks and performance, all the more if it’s an especially nice grinder. Burrs in particular need regular attention, as they can often get gunked up by the oils and super fine coffee particles that can build up with continuous use. This can happen without you even realising until your grinder starts to stick, or your morning brew starts to lose its flavour clarity due to old grinds making it into your freshly ground coffee. 

The easiest and simplest way to ensure that your grinder remains in good working condition and your coffee stays tasty is to give your burrs a regular clean. Comandante, an iconic name in the hand grinder space, has an especially effective long-neck brush for just such a purpose. This brush, made of oiled oak wood and natural horsehair, has thick, flexible bristles and a particularly long neck (hence the name), which allows it to reach conveniently deep into your grinder and knock out any pesky oils and fines lingering around inside the chamber and on the burrs, without having to take the whole grinder apart. 

While designed to match Comandante’s line of grinders aesthetically, there’s no reason you can’t use this brush on any other grinder, so you’ve really got no excuse not to take proper care of your gear. It's in your own best interests, after all. 

Comandante Long Neck Brush #6 features & specifications

• Reaches deep into your grinder and all of its nooks and crannies
• Firm but flexible burrs effectively remove coffee dust and oil
• Maintains grinder performance and flavour clarity
• Materials: Oiled oak wood (handle), horsehair / bio-based nylon (bristles)
• Dimensions (L x D): 15 x 3cm
• Made in Germany