Peugeot Bistro Pepper Mill, 10cm, Matte Black

The benefits of freshly grinding pepper, salt, herbs, and spices for cooking and seasoning are manifold. A quality mill with a specifically designed grinding mechanism will release the aromas and essential oils of the spice. Freshly ground pepper and spices have more aroma and better flavor than pre-ground varieties. Another advantage of using freshly ground spices or minerals (salts) is the control a mill provides for determining the coarseness (size) of a grind. A high-quality pepper, salt, or spice mill gives you the ability to choose and change the coarseness according to taste or necessity.

When looking for a pepper, salt, or spice grinder, several factors should be considered. The grinding mechanism should be well-made and produce a consistent grind, ideally designed to handle the specific spice, as each has different physical characteristics. The design and appearance, whether traditional or modern, manual or electric, can make the mill an indispensable kitchen tool and a beautiful part of table decor. Ease of use is also important - the mill should be easy to adjust, fill, and feel comfortable in the hand.

Peugeot's story dates back to the 19th century, when the Peugeot brothers converted the family's gristmill into a steel foundry. They began producing award-winning hand tools and went on to create a diverse range of high-quality products, including small appliances, bicycles, and automobiles. In 1840, Peugeot created their burr-style coffee grinder and adapted the design to accommodate peppercorns in 1874. This pepper mechanism design is still used today in every Peugeot pepper mill and is often copied but never equaled.

Today, Peugeot offers six unique spice-specific grinding mechanisms, along with the original burr-style coffee grinder. Each mechanism is designed to extract the most from the spices they are intended for, with no shortcuts. After more than 160 years, Peugeot mills and grinders remain the industry benchmark and are the preferred choice in world-class kitchens.

The primary difference between Peugeot and other brands is the spice-specific mechanisms. Peugeot has seven unique mechanisms for pepper, salt, herbs and spices, coffee, wet salt, chili peppers, and nutmeg, each made of the ideal design and materials for its intended use. All Peugeot mechanisms are made in France and carry a lifetime limited warranty.

The Peugeot Pepper Grinding Mechanism is a two-stage burr-style system that cracks and then grinds peppercorns to a consistent size, releasing the essential oils and resulting in more flavor and aroma. The Salt Crushing Mechanism features corrosion-resistant stainless steel ribbed plates that fracture and crush coarse, dry sea salt. The Spice Mechanism, made of ceramic, is designed to grind dried spices and herbs effectively. Each Peugeot mechanism is meticulously engineered to extract the best from its intended spice or mineral.

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