Peugeot u'Select Pepper Mill, 7, Chocolate

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 that 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 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; the design and appearance should complement your kitchen and table décor; and 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 their 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. 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, each designed to get the most out of the intended spices. The Peugeot Pepper Grinding Mechanism is a two-stage burr-style system that cracks and then grinds peppercorns to a consistent size, releasing the pepper's essential oils. The Peugeot Salt Crushing Mechanism features two ribbed plates that fracture and crush coarse, dry sea salt to a consistent size.

Peugeot's patented u'Select grind control system allows for quick, easy, and accurate adjustment of the grind settings, offering six pre-defined levels of grind for both pepper and salt, or any point in between. This ensures the right grind for each dish, from coarse to fine.

To get the best results, Peugeot recommends using dry, hard, whole peppercorns that are 5 mm (1/4") or less in diameter, and dry salt with a diameter of 4 mm (0.16"), such as coarse sea salt or rock salt. Damp salt should be used in a Peugeot Wet Salt mill with a mechanism specifically designed to resist salt corrosion.

Peugeot's iconic pepper mills, such as the chocolate-colored Paris u'Select, feature precision engineering, a patented two-stage grinding mechanism, and PEFC-certified sustainably sourced wood, making them not only functional but also a beautiful addition to any kitchen.

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