Peugeot P35402 Bali FONTE Pepper Mill, cast Iron, Black, 8 cm

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The steel of each Peugeot mill has been treated with Peugeot's 'IMP' coating which maintains its super sharpness and prevents corrosion and rusting, vastly increasing durability. The mechanism is fully adjustable, allowing for a grinding range from ultrafine to coarse for a perfect, precise grind. Each mechanism comes with a lifetime guarantee. Since 1840, Peugeot Mills have been an essential instrument of taste for gourmets and great chefs alike and set a benchmark for exceptional quality and expertise. From coffee mills to manual and electric salt, pepper and spice grinders, they have become kitchen and tableware icons. Their sleek and elegant design is easy to admire and their range of distinctive shapes and unique colours make them a pleasure to use. Thanks to the strength and durability of the materials, along with their ever more innovative mechanisms, Peugeot mills come with a lifetime guarantee and endless satisfaction. I’ve bought a fair few of these grinders in my life (or ones like them). These particular ones have a top that can’t unscrew, so once the pepper is used up, in the bin it goes. They’re not even recyclable due to the mixed materials. I’ve also had similar ones where the top can come off, but that often happens mid-grind, causing all the peppercorns to flood out onto your food. Soup ruined. With a textured cast iron body, this distinctive pepper mill looks like a chess piece (no salt version is available). It comes filled with Sichuan peppercorns. Skeppshult’s foundry is the last one in Scandinavia still producing cast iron cookware, and it runs on green electricity from wind and hydropower. Their products carry a 25 year guarantee on the cast iron - and this pepper mill certainly gives off an air of indestructibility. It’s our most expensive grinder, but if you use it five times a week for 20 years, its cost per use works out very similarly to a disposable grinder.

Firstly, for adjustable grinders, don’t over-tighten them. Forcing the peppercorns to be crushed through too small of a gap can damage the mechanism. You may find that the grinder loosens over time (to a coarser grind) and needs to be tightened every so often, which is normal. If you’re struggling to decide on a lifetime pepper mill companion, I think most cooks would be happy with any of the four I’ve just compared. All these pepper grinders look great, offer excellent functionality, and are designed to last many years of everyday use. They’re a world away from the disposable plastic grinder, and testing these products made me realise just how pointless it is to put up with the throwaway version. So - you’ve decided it’s time to invest in a really good pepper grinder. Since pre-ground pepper isn’t your thing, you’re obviously someone who cares about food. And as all foodies know, having the right tool for the job really can make a difference to your cooking.The expert functionality, ergonomics and technical prowess of each salt mill will easily stand the heat in any kitchen, making it the perfect companion for hearty homecooked food as well as sophisticated fine dining, cosy homes or Michelin-starred restaurants. At the table, the Peugeot salt mill stands proud, willing everyone gathered around to experience their own enjoyment of seasoning food to personal taste. This is very much down to personal preference, as there are a wide variety of styles and aesthetics to choose from. However, the appearance of a mill can have a few practical pros and cons too.

The Bali Fonte carries a lifetime guarantee on the grinding mechanism, and although it’s a bit pricier than the Paris, its sturdy build does inspire confidence in its durability. If you were to use this grinder five times a week for 20 years, its would cost 1.05p per use - somewhere in between the Paris and the disposable grinder. The five twists test yielded an impressive amount of pepper, ground to an even texture. I like the action of twisting the base instead of the lid, though you need to get a firm grip. When it came to adjusting the coarseness, I found the knob on the Peugeot grinder a little easier to use than the plastic dial on this one. However, this grinder seemed to have a slightly wider range of coarseness. While the Paris grinder is a product we’d describe as a design classic, this Scandi number by Swedish iron foundry Skeppshult is something a little different. This ultra-sturdy, minimalistic design features a magnetised walnut wood lid and coated cast iron body. With a 1kg heft, it makes a strikingly solid product to handle. When it comes to finding the perfect pepper mill, few brands can match the quality and innovation offered by Peugeot. With a rich history spanning over two centuries, Peugeot has become a household name synonymous with excellence in manufacturing. From their iconic cars to their remarkable kitchenware, Peugeot is a brand that has always strived to deliver outstanding products that enhance our everyday experiences.Our fourth and final pepper mill is our model by Peugeot, who make the wooden Paris grinder - and instead, this one has a coated cast iron body. Inspired by traditional Chinese cast iron teapots, the Bali Fonte is an attractive and compact design. Weighing in at 540g, it’s our lightest iron grinder, but still offers a satisfying heft. We recommend using a dry, clean cloth to clean your mill. Detergents or cleaning agents should not be used.

All in all, If you’re a serious home cook with some stretch in your accessories budget, then the MÄNNKITCHEN Pepper Cannon will make for a very worthy addition to your kitchen setup. Our second Skeppshult pepper grinder has a more lightweight design, with a body made of beech wood - though it’s still fairly weighty at 0.7kg thanks to iron parts. It’s an elegant, functional design, keeping that modern Scandinavian simplicity. Unlike the other grinders, this one is twisted from the bottom, and the lid is affixed with a natural cork stopper. The Peugeot pepper mill has been reinventing itself for over 160 years. With its historical savoir-faire and craftsmanship in the manufacture of steel, and its desire to enhance everyday objects with beauty and elegance, Peugeot has combined functionality and refinement in mechanisms designed to make every task a joy. Manufactured in steel, with the u'Select patented adjustable grinding system, wear-resistant and guaranteed for life, the Peugeot pepper mill benefits from a specific treatment that protects it from corrosion and preserves its cutting edge which chops the peppercorns rather than crushing them. It offers a grind that can be adjusted, from coarse to the finest, to bring out all the intensity and character of the aromas of pepper and reveal the subtlety of its flavours. Skeppshult’s products carry a 25 year guarantee on their cast iron parts, so this mechanism isn’t covered - but Crushgrind mechanisms are still great quality, and built to last. If you were to use this pepper grinder five times a week for 20 years, it would cost 1.25p per use. That’s exactly the same as the short-lived disposable grinder - but you only have to buy it once. Furthermore, purchasing a Peugeot pepper mill not only guarantees exceptional quality but also supports a brand that is committed to sustainability. Peugeot strives to minimize its environmental impact by using sustainable materials and employing eco-friendly manufacturing practices.Although it’s much shorter than our other grinders, the Bali Fonte’s stout shape can still hold a good amount of pepper, and the wide opening also makes for much easier refills than the Paris. Incidentally, its shape means you can also get a good view of the crushing mechanism inside, pictured above. You can see how that neat little double helix holds peppercorns and guides them towards being crushed. So - we’ve set a low bar, but at least I’ve reaffirmed that I will never buy one of these again. Let’s move on to something better. Ease of Use and Maintenance: Peugeot pepper mills are designed to be user-friendly and hassle-free. Their intuitive grinding mechanism ensures effortless operation, while their easy-to-maintain construction guarantees long-lasting performance. Size and Capacity: Peugeot offers pepper mills in various sizes and capacities to suit different preferences and needs. Whether you're looking for a compact mill for your dining table or a larger one for professional use, Peugeot has options that cater to all requirements. The Elis electric mills are ergonomically designed to make it simple to grind pepper and salt thanks to the incorporation of touch-sensitive technology. Tap the touchpad on the top and hold the body of the mill to dispense the right dose of pepper/salt. The mills have an adjustable grinding system and come with the Peugeot mechanism that is guaranteed for life.

There could be no gastronomy without salt. Every moment of taste is enhanced by it but not every food enthusiast is aware of the range of salts available to them, varying in colour, texture, and culinary use. Each can offer a different perception of flavour and alter your experience of eating. This is why Peugeot is so passionate about treating each variety of salt uniquely and has created an exclusive collection of salt mills that are tailored to the particular salt they contain. Some Peugeot salt mills have been designed with a mechanism suitable for grinding dry salt and other salt mills in the collection have been designed with wet, compact salt in mind.

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At the heart of Peugeot’s success is their exceptional craftsmanship and dedication to using only the finest materials in their products. This attention to detail is on full display in their extensive range of pepper mills, which have become a staple in kitchens worldwide. The brand offers a diverse selection of pepper mills, each characterized by their unique design, quality construction, and unrivaled grinding mechanisms.