Peugeot Paris u'Select Manual Pepper Mill for Chocolate Lovers, 12-Inch

There are many benefits to freshly grinding pepper, salt, herbs and spices for cooking and seasoning. 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: Grinding mechanism - choose one that can withstand daily use, is well made and produces a consistent grind. Design and appearance - whether traditional or modern, manual or electric, a mill can be an indispensable tool in your kitchen and a beautiful part of table decor. Ease of use - a quality mill should be easy to adjust, easy to fill, and feel comfortable in the hand.

Peugeot's story starts in the 19th century when the Peugeot brothers converted the family's gristmill into a steel foundry. In 1840, they created their burr style coffee grinder and adapted that design to accommodate peppercorns in 1874. The resulting pepper mechanism design 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 intended spices.

Peugeot's Pepper Grinding Mechanism is a two stage burr-style system. The helix-shaped grooves and grinding teeth are individually cut and case hardened to be virtually indestructible. 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 which work to fracture and crush coarse, dry sea salt to a consistent size.

Peugeot's u'Select is a patented grind control system for electric and manual grinders. It offers 6 pre-defined grind levels for both pepper and salt, or any point in between, allowing you to quickly, easily and accurately adjust the grind settings. Just turn the ring at the base of the mill to select your desired coarseness or fineness.

To get the best results, Peugeot recommends using dry, hard, whole peppercorns under 5mm (1/4") in diameter, and dry salt ideally 4mm (0.16") such as coarse sea salt or rock salt. Peugeot mills are exceptionally well-crafted, traditionally styled, and covered by a two-year replacement policy with a lifetime warranty on the grinding mechanism.

The Paris pepper and salt mills from Peugeot are designed with the innovative u'Select feature, allowing precision grinding from extra-coarse to powdery. The difference lies in the grinding mechanisms - Peugeot pepper mills use case-hardened-steel, while the salt mills feature corrosion-resistant stainless-steel. These iconic Peugeot mills enhance flavor and are trusted by fine restaurants and chefs worldwide.

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