Peugeot Classic Royan Salt Mill for Transparent

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

When selecting a pepper, salt, or spice grinder, there are several factors to consider. The grinding mechanism should be well-made and capable of producing a consistent grind, ideally designed to handle the specific spice's physical characteristics. The design and appearance of the mill, whether traditional or modern, manual or electric, can be an indispensable tool in the kitchen and a beautiful part of table decor. Ease of use is also important, with a quality mill being easy to adjust, fill, and comfortable in the hand.

Peugeot's story begins in the 19th century when the Peugeot brothers converted the family's gristmill into a steel foundry, producing award-winning hand tools and 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 the design to accommodate peppercorns in 1874. This iconic pepper grinding 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 mechanisms, plus the original burr-style coffee grinder. Each mechanism is designed to get the most out of the spices they are intended for, with no shortcuts. The Peugeot Pepper Grinding Mechanism is a two-stage burr-style system that cracks and grinds peppercorns to a consistent size, releasing the essential oils and resulting in more flavor and aroma. The Salt Crushing Mechanism features two ribbed plates that fracture and crush coarse, dry sea salt, while 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 for use with dry, hot chilis. The Nutmeg Shaving Mechanism, made of treated stainless steel, offers superior edge retention and a double stainless steel grater blade to finely shave whole nutmeg nuts. The Wet Salt mechanism, made of ceramic, has been specially designed for wet sea salt, ensuring that it does not stick together.

Peugeot's Coffee Grinding Mechanism, the foundation of their grinding legacy, efficiently cracks and grinds 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.

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.

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