Peugeot Tahiti 8-Inch Black Pepper Mill and White Salt Mill Set

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 can release the aromas and essential oils of the spice, resulting in more aroma and better flavor compared to pre-ground products. Another advantage of using freshly ground spices or minerals (salts) is the control a mill provides for determining the coarseness (size) of the grind, allowing you to choose and change the coarseness according to taste or necessity.

When selecting a pepper, salt, or spice grinder, consider the following factors: 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's physical characteristics. The mill's design, whether traditional or modern, manual or electric, can be an indispensable tool in your kitchen and a beautiful part of table decor. Additionally, a quality mill should be easy to adjust, easy to fill, and comfortable to hold.

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 most notably, automobiles. In 1840, Peugeot created their burr-style coffee grinder and adapted that design to accommodate peppercorns in 1874, a design that is still used today in every Peugeot pepper mill.

Peugeot's iconic pepper grinding mechanism design is often copied but never equaled. Today, Peugeot offers six unique spice-specific mechanisms plus the original burr-style coffee grinder, each 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.

The primary difference between Peugeot and all other brands are the spice-specific mechanisms. Peugeot has 7 unique spice-specific mechanisms for pepper, salt, herbs and spices, coffee, wet salt, chili peppers, and nutmeg. Each mechanism is designed and constructed from the best material available for its intended use.

Peugeot's Pepper Grinding Mechanism is a two-stage burr-style system with individually cut helix-shaped grooves and grinding teeth that are case-hardened to make them virtually indestructible. The mechanism is then given a proprietary treatment to provide additional protection against corrosion. This patented mechanism is found on every Peugeot Pepper mill and is widely considered the best pepper mechanism available.

Peugeot's Salt Crushing Mechanism features two ribbed plates that work to fracture and crush coarse, dry sea salt to a consistent size. The salt grinding mechanism is made of corrosion-resistant Stainless Steel and is found on every Peugeot Salt Mill. The Spice Mechanism is made of ceramic, specially designed to grind dried spices and flat leafy herbs to release their essential oils. The Chili Pepper Mechanism is made of case-hardened steel for optimal hardness and resilience, featuring a pre-cutting system and dual chamber reservoir. The Nutmeg Shaving Mechanism is made of treated stainless steel, offering superior edge retention and a double stainless steel grater blade with a strong claw to enable fine shavings of whole nutmeg. The Wet Salt mechanism has been specially designed for wet sea salt, using a spiral to guide the salt and prevent it from sticking together, made of ceramic due to the corrosive nature of wet salt crystals.

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 located on the top of the mill, while electric mills permit single-handed use with a thumbwheel grind adjustment.

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