Amazon.com Review
Reims pepper and salt mills from Peugeot are stunning examples of contemporary design. Each slim cylinder is constructed of 18/10 stainless steel and brushed to a satiny finish. The large round ball on top displays either an S or P to differentiate the salt and pepper. The main difference between the two lies in the grinding mechanism. Peugeot pepper mills use case-hardened-steel grinding heads with two sizes of grooves; the larger grooves crack the peppercorns in half and direct them into the smaller grooves, which grind them much more finely than most mills. The grinding mechanism in Peugeot salt mills is purposefully constructed with 18/10 stainless-steel, which won't corrode from prolonged contact with the salt. The top of each mill unscrews for adding peppercorns and salt, while the round ball nut can be loosened or tightened to vary the coarseness of the grind.
Reims mills come in a range of sizes. A striking gift for the fresh-ground pepper connoisseur, this compact pocket model measures only four inches in height, and comes with a protective black carry pouch for travel. Care for a mill is easy: clean the exterior and inner chamber with a damp cloth; never immerse in water; avoid putting salt in the pepper mill, or grinding green or pink peppercorns by themselves (mixed with black is fine); and avoid damp types of salt (usually pink or gray) in the regular salt mill. Made in France, Peugeot mills are covered by a two-year replacement policy, while the grinding mechanism is covered by a lifetime warranty. Peugeot has been a leading manufacturer of pepper mills since the 1840s, and is a brand preferred by many restaurants and chefs. --Ann Bieri
Product Description
"A pocket size version of the the sleek Reim pepper grinder. Perfect if you always need spice in your life and can't always get some (meaning, not all the restaurants you go to have fresh ground pepper readily available). This grinder has all the great qualities of a Peugeot grinder. It is not light, nor is it small enough to fit in a shirt pocket, but it is a more convenient size for taking on travels that require the best pepper grinder at your side. Measures 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 4 inches All Peugeot pepper grinders carry an unlimited, lifetime warranty on the grinding mechanism Pepper mill constructed of brushed 18/10 stainless steel Sleek, contemporary shape with satin finish Compact portable design and includes protective pouch Adjustable grinding mechanism for fine or course pepper Made in FranceAbout Peugeot Since 1842 Peugeot has been designing and manufacturing some of the world's finest pepper mills. The mechanism made of case-hardened steel is designed to gently crack peppercorns before the actual grinding process. Grind adjusts easily via top-mounted screw. The grooves on a Peugeot mechanism are individually cut into the metal, and then case hardened, making them virtually indestructible. The same unyielding commitment that goes into every Peugeot pepper mill mechanism is also evident in the stainless steel salt mechanism. "