What Is The UK’s Best Pepper Mill?
In this guide we’ll look at the best pepper mills for the UK market.
We’ve compared design, material, usability and cost
to give you our top recommendations.
Pepper Mill Reviews
Pepper Mill Buyer’s Guide
There is nothing quite like the flavour of freshly ground peppercorns, as a garnish to your meal or as an essential cooking ingredient. A pepper mill will allow you to grind your own fresh black pepper, on hand just when you need it.
Not sure what to look for when it comes to buying the best pepper mill? Check out this buyer’s guide.
Material
Traditional style pepper mills are shaped rather like a chess piece and are usually made of wood. Check out where the wood has come from, some products are sustainably sourced but not all.
For a more contemporary design, opt for transparent acrylic and stainless steel. This allows you to see the peppercorns within the mill so it’s easy to tell when you are running low.
The cutting mechanism is usually stainless steel although some pepper mills have ceramic discs for grinding the peppercorns.
Size
Tall pepper mills are very popular and look stylish on the dining table. Some people prefer something a little more subtle for every day and opt for a shorter pepper mill for the kitchen.
Make sure a smaller mill has the range of grinding settings that you want.
Design
The designs are all a variation on a theme, it’s just a question of which design you prefer. Grip and twist to release the pepper.
If you are using the pepper mill for cooking as well as dining then pick a design which has the maximum number of grinding adjustments to allow you to alter the texture of the pepper.
Grinder Settings
The quality pepper mills will provide a range of grinder settings often as many as six, so you can adjust the texture of the pepper to suit the dish.
Conclusion
Peppercorns benefit from being freshly ground and it is so easy to do. A pepper mill should be an essential in every kitchen whether for cooking or garnishing at the table.
Our recommendation for the best pepper mill is the Peugeot Paris Pepper Mill which is both beautifully designed and durable with a comprehensive range of grinding choices.