Peugeot P35402 Bali FONTE Pepper Mill, cast Iron, Black, 8 cm

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Because this grinder twists from the base, this means that there isn’t a metal shaft running through the body of the grinder from the lid. This makes refills a little easier, because that shaft isn’t in the way of your pouring. I liked the cork stopper - it was a tight fit, but much less fiddly than unscrewing parts.

Grinding Mechanism: Peugeot uses a patented and exclusive grinding mechanism that sets them apart from their competitors. Their renowned grinding mechanism is made of hardened steel or ceramic, ensuring durability and optimal performance. It provides the perfect grind consistency, thereby releasing the full flavor and aroma of the pepper. The Palace mills feature a beechwood wooden body with an antique finish and hallmarked silver-plated metal. Instead of crushing peppercorns with cast iron or stainless steel, this one uses a ceramic grinding mechanism, made by the reputable Danish company Crushgrind. This mechanism also features an adjuster knob in the base to set the coarseness. Okay, so hopefully you’ve guessed that this isn’t one of ours. I’m including it because I want to demonstrate the real differences between everyday throwaway products and their buy-for-life counterparts.Here’s what this grinder produced after five turns of the lid. This is a non-adjustable mill, and produces a nice medium-coarse grind. The consistency is a little less even than the Peugeot, and less pepper comes out per turn, but it’s much easier to twist. When it comes to finding the perfect pepper mill, few brands can match the quality and innovation offered by Peugeot. With a rich history spanning over two centuries, Peugeot has become a household name synonymous with excellence in manufacturing. From their iconic cars to their remarkable kitchenware, Peugeot is a brand that has always strived to deliver outstanding products that enhance our everyday experiences. There could be no gastronomy without salt. Every moment of taste is enhanced by it but not every food enthusiast is aware of the range of salts available to them, varying in colour, texture, and culinary use. Each can offer a different perception of flavour and alter your experience of eating. This is why Peugeot is so passionate about treating each variety of salt uniquely and has created an exclusive collection of salt mills that are tailored to the particular salt they contain. Some Peugeot salt mills have been designed with a mechanism suitable for grinding dry salt and other salt mills in the collection have been designed with wet, compact salt in mind. For example, the bonus of having a pepper grinder with some form of transparent element means you can see when you are starting to run out. But if these are left in well-lit spots, the sun can begin to affect the flavour.

With a textured cast iron body, this distinctive pepper mill looks like a chess piece (no salt version is available). It comes filled with Sichuan peppercorns. Perhaps you’re here because you’ve been in a cycle of buying those disposable supermarket grinders. Or maybe you had a not-great grinder that recently broke. Most people who find our store have had a similar experience, one that made them ask: how can I find things that last forever, instead of buying throwaway stuff over and over?

If you’re struggling to decide on a lifetime pepper mill companion, I think most cooks would be happy with any of the four I’ve just compared. All these pepper grinders look great, offer excellent functionality, and are designed to last many years of everyday use. They’re a world away from the disposable plastic grinder, and testing these products made me realise just how pointless it is to put up with the throwaway version.