This classical set with a modern twist is made from acrylic and sustainably sourced beech wood. This set features Cole and Mason’s precision mechanism helping your mills to last as they are made from materials that won't erode over time. The pepper mill’s carbon steel mechanism strips the peppercorns rather than crushing them for a more intense flavour. The salt mill has an extremely sharp ceramic mechanism ensuring the rocks are swiftly turned into a fine powder. The knob on the top of the mills allows you to adjust the course setting, the more the salt or pepper is ground the more surface area of your food it will cover and the flavour will be more intense.
When refilling the mills unscrew the knob and remove the wooden top. The bigger the peppercorns or salt rocks the better, this will help to keep the granules from sticking together and blocking up your mill.
If you’re having to regularly replace your mills then here are our tips for trying to get the most out of your mill:
Keep your mills as far away from your hob as possible, steam can moisten the salt in your mill and result in the mechanism getting blocked.
Avoid grinding your salt directly from the mill into your pan as the steam will slowly moisten the salt granules. We suggest grinding the salt into your hand or a ramakin first and then adding it to your pan.
Use big grains of rock salt, avoid using salt sheets as the mill will struggle to break them down and the sheets will often slip through the mechanism, and sea salt may be too wet or too small.
It is best to avoid organic peppercorns as they can be sticky.