Peugeot Nancy 12 Inch Pepper Mill, Acrylic

Freshly grinding pepper, salt, herbs, and spices for cooking and seasoning offers numerous benefits. A quality mill with a specifically designed grinding mechanism will release the aromas and essential oils of that spice. Freshly ground pepper and spices have more aroma and better flavor than pre-ground. 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, consider the following: the grinding mechanism should be well-made and produce a consistent grind, ideally designed to handle a specific spice as each has different physical characteristics. Whether traditional or modern, manual or electric, a mill can be an indispensable kitchen tool and a beautiful part of table decor. A quality mill should be easy to adjust, easy to 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 exceptional quality products, including small appliances, bicycles, and notably, automobiles. In 1840, Peugeot created their burr-style coffee grinder and adapted that 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.

Peugeot offers six unique spice-specific mechanisms plus the original burr-style coffee grinder, with no shortcuts – each mechanism is designed to get the most out of the spices they are intended for. After more than 160 years, Peugeot mills and grinders remain the benchmark of the industry and have earned their position as the mill of choice in world-class kitchens.

Peugeot's Pepper Grinding Mechanism is a two-stage burr-style system that cracks and grinds peppercorns to a consistent size, releasing the pepper's essential oils for more flavor and aroma. The Salt Crushing Mechanism features two ribbed plates that fracture and crush coarse, dry sea salt. The Spice Mechanism is made of ceramic and is designed to grind dried spices and flat leafy herbs. The Chili Pepper Mechanism is made of case-hardened steel with a pre-cutting system and dual chamber reservoir. The Nutmeg Shaving Mechanism is made of treated stainless steel with a double grater blade and a strong claw. The Wet Salt mechanism is made of ceramic and has a spiral guide to prevent the salt from sticking together.

The Coffee Grinding Mechanism found in all Peugeot coffee mills is the foundation of Peugeot's grinding legacy, efficiently cracking and grinding coffee beans to the desired consistency. To adjust the grind on manual mills, turn the adjustment nut clockwise for a finer grind and counter-clockwise for a coarser grind. Electric mills permit single-handed use and adjustment by turning the thumbwheel grind adjustment.

The Nancy pepper mill, inspired by the renowned Paris mill by Peugeot, marries tradition with modern design and flavor. The transparent acrylic body showcases the peppercorns, and the adjustable grind control knob allows for the precise balance of flavor.

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