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

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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. If you have a small manual mill, like the Bistro or Baya range, there's a knob at the top for the Classic Grind. The tighter the knob, the finer the grind. The pepper and salt mills from ranges such as Paris or Isen feature their patented U'Select system and have a grind adjustment ring at the bottom. There are six settings from I (finest) - V (coarsest). The electric mills have the same adjustable grind, but the graduations are done horizontally. The smaller the number the finer the grind. Perhaps you’re here because you’ve been in a cycle of buying those disposable supermarket grinders. Or maybe you had a not-great grinder that recently broke. Most people who find our store have had a similar experience, one that made them ask: how can I find things that last forever, instead of buying throwaway stuff over and over? 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.

Here’s a cross-section of the cast iron mechanism inside this grinder. It’s a simplified version of the Peugeot double-helix, with a crushing pestle-like ball that grinds up the peppercorns under the heft of solid iron. You can actually see the base of the ball in the underside of the grinder (alongside some very low-key Skeppshult branding). The Skeppshult beech grinder and Peugeot Bali Fonte are lighter cast iron options, both with really attractive designs and great functionality. If you use a lot of pepper, they’re also the easiest ones to refill.

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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.

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. 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. The Peugeot salt mill is a superior instrument of taste and an essential tool for all food lovers who recognise that the success of a dish relies on perfect seasoning.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. A style icon and a symbol of renewed ingenuity, the Peugeot pepper mill expresses an exceptional know-how and contemporary design that is admired by food enthusiasts, epicureans and the most revered chefs worldwide. 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.

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. 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.If you don’t like the idea of a heavy pepper grinder - or perhaps if you have young children who might pull it off a countertop - this one might not be for you. But if you love feeling the weight of a properly-made product in your hand, it’s exceedingly satisfying and simple to use. 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. 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. 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. 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.

Including acrylic salt mills, olive wood salt mills and electric salt mills, each model has been designed to Peugeot's high standards of innovation and expertise in expressing the full flavour. The electric salt mills in the Paris, Alaska, Zeli and Onyx collection ooze with contemporary catwalk style and can grind salt crystals to a range of precision settings with a cool touch of the finger. The Bistro, Palace and Mignonnette lines on the other hand celebrate the elegance of vintage fashion and traditional cooking while the Madras, Daman, Nancy and Mahé salt mills are distinctly futuristic with their touch of transparency and stainless steel. 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.

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The Bistro mills are classically shaped and reminiscent of traditional French café culture. The body is made from an attractive beechwood that looks great in any home, kitchen or restaurant. The Peugeot family has been making salt and pepper mills since 1874, regarded by many as the best in the world. The Peugeot brand means different things to different people. For some, cars come to mind, for others, bikes. At Borough Kitchen, we think of salt and pepper mills. The mills are made in Alsace, France, using European wood. Peugeot mills are known for their consistent grind and sleek design, looking perfect in any home, kitchen or restaurant. Frequently Asked Questions The first Buy Me Once pepper grinder I’m demonstrating is this beechwood number by Peugeot. That’s Peugeot as in the car manufacturer - did you know the lion in their logo originally symbolised the crushing jaws of their grinding mechanisms? Peugeot have actually been manufacturing pepper mills in France since 1874, long before they made their first car. 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. For example, the bonus of having a pepper grinder with some form of transparent element means you can see when you are starting to run out. But if these are left in well-lit spots, the sun can begin to affect the flavour.