Peugeot Classic Adjustable Beechwood Salt Mill - 7 Inch

The benefits of freshly grinding pepper, salt, herbs, and spices for cooking and seasoning are numerous. 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 alternatives. 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 selecting a pepper, salt, or spice grinder, consider the following: the grinding mechanism, the design and appearance, and the ease of use. The grinding mechanism should be well-made and produce a consistent grind, ideally designed to handle the specific spice. The design, whether traditional or modern, manual or electric, should make the mill an indispensable tool in your kitchen and a beautiful part of table decor. The mill should also be easy to adjust, easy to fill, and 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 produce a diverse range of exceptional quality products, including small appliances, bicycles, and automobiles (now a separate company). In 1840, Peugeot created their burr-style coffee grinder and adapted the design to accommodate peppercorns in 1874. This iconic pepper grinding mechanism design is still used today in every Peugeot pepper mill.

The primary difference between Peugeot and other brands is the spice-specific mechanisms. Peugeot offers seven unique mechanisms for pepper, salt, herbs and spices, coffee, wet salt, chili peppers, and nutmeg. Each mechanism is designed to get the most out of the spices they are intended for, made in France, and covered by a lifetime limited warranty.

Peugeot's Pepper Grinding Mechanism is a two-stage burr-style system that cracks and then grinds the peppercorns, releasing their essential oils. The Salt Crushing Mechanism features two ribbed plates that fracture and crush coarse, dry sea salt. The Spice Mechanism, made of ceramic, is designed to grind dried spices and flat leafy herbs. The Chili Pepper Mechanism, made of case-hardened steel, features a pre-cutting system and dual chamber reservoir. The Nutmeg Shaving Mechanism, made of treated stainless steel, offers superior edge retention and a double grater blade. The Wet Salt mechanism, made of corrosion-resistant ceramic, is specially designed for damp sea salts.

Peugeot's Paris pepper and salt mills, traditionally styled of turned beechwood, enjoy the classic look of mills used by fine restaurants. The difference lies in the grinding mechanism, with Peugeot pepper mills using case-hardened-steel and salt mills using corrosion-resistant stainless-steel. These exceptional mills come in a wide range of heights and finishes, and are covered by a two-year replacement policy and a lifetime warranty on the grinding mechanism.

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