H332293 Derwent Black Wood Salt and Pepper Mills, Gourmet Precision+, Adjustable Grind, Stained Beech/Acrylic, 190 mm, Gift Set, Includes 1 Salt and 1 Pepper Grinders

For years, my salt and pepper situation was... basic. I had the standard shakers that either dumped half their contents onto my plate or required me to perform some kind of percussive dance to get a single grain out. It was a culinary gamble every time. Then, I decided my spice game needed an intervention, and I ordered the Cole & Mason Derwent Grinder Set. Let me tell you, these aren't just salt and pepper grinders; they're kitchen jewelry. The copper finish? Chef's kiss. They sit on my counter looking all sleek and sophisticated, making my slightly-less-than-gourmet cooking feel instantly fancier. My toaster oven is clearly intimidated. But the real magic is in the grind. The pepper mill has, like, six settings! Six! I didn't even know there were that many ways to grind pepper. From a fine dust that disappears into sauces to a coarse, chunky explosion of peppery goodness, this thing delivers. The salt grinder is equally impressive with its multiple settings. I can finally achieve that perfect sprinkle without accidentally creating a salt lick on my steak. Using them is incredibly smooth. It's not a strenuous workout for your wrists; it's an elegant twist. They feel solid and well-made, like they could survive a minor apocalypse (or at least my clumsy handling). Refilling is easy too, though I did initially try to pour peppercorns into the grinding mechanism, which resulted in a small, spicy avalanche. Learn from my mistakes, people. Since getting these, I've noticed a difference in my cooking. Freshly ground spices just hit different. It's like my food suddenly woke up and realized it could taste amazing. My scrambled eggs are now events. My salads are experiences. I'm pretty sure my neighbors are wondering why my kitchen smells so much more... aromatic. If you're still using prehistoric salt and pepper shakers, do yourself a favor and upgrade. These aren't just functional; they're beautiful and they genuinely make cooking and eating more enjoyable. They've brought a little bit of fancy into my everyday life, and for that, they deserve all five stars. Five out of five perfectly seasoned bites!

It was time to replace my first Cole and Mason Pepper grinder I bought over 5 years ago. It was starting to skip while grinding. I looked at it. My husband took it apart. It didn't help. I groaned when I realized I was going to have to buy a new one. My search started about 6 months ago. I wanted the same Cole and Mason pepper grinder. The problem was there were many of the model I had around. I was having a kitchen tool party and decided to purchase a different brand through the party. It was expensive. It lasted less than 6 months before it stopped grinding. This is how I remember grinders. Breaking very easily. I ordered a different model of Cole and Mason grinders next. The problem was though it was adjustable, it was only adjustable by turning the top knob. It didn't really change the grind much. The insides were also small. I returned it. I didn't want to spend a ton of money on a grinder but then saw this one. It looked like what I wanted. This has the plastic barrel where the pepper/salt are kept. It is adjustable by turning the dial close to the bottom of the grinder. I decided to give it a try. This is just what I was looking for. The barrels hold enough salt or pepper that I am not constantly filling it. I can see inside so I know exactly how much is in each of them. They are beautiful. Something I like to put on the table. I can adjust the grind by using the dial near the bottom of the grinder instead of the knob on top. The pepper grinder: It comes set at 3. This is a perfect grind for me. It is easy to turn. I do find that when I try to grind very fine on 1 or 2, the turning is stiff and more difficult. Take the setting all the way to the max and the grind is coarse. The salt shaker: I have this set at 3 also. This is a fine grind. I think a little finer than table salt. Anything below that is more like a powder.

This salt and pepper grinder is top of the line! It's stylish, functional, easy to use and well worth the money. Very easy to use, grinds Peppercorns effortlessly, has a large capacity. I do particularly love the look of it, to be honest, and would have been willing to pay more.

Received these beauties well packaged in a fitting box given their retail cost. The packaging suggests that these are high quality devices built for a long life, this claim is supported by the outstanding level of warranty provided on the grinding mechanism. In use, they are easy to hold and operate, both offering differing sizes of grind to accommodate different tasks. Closure of the top/fill section is positive, and I don't feel that picking them up by the top will cause an issue unless one is extremely rough with them for some unknown reason. The only potential sticking point is the price, as there are cheaper options available for the same basic purpose. For my own decision making, the cost was offset by Cole & Mason's noteworthy reliability, quality construction, timeless contemporary design, and the feeling that I will be using these for a very long time to come. I would recommend these over the cheaper alternatives, this is a purchase where I feel the cost is relatively well justified based on the quality of the product and the likelihood that them breaking or otherwise becoming unusable is very slim in my opinion.

These are simple and work great. Very happy with them

The grinders are attractive, but more importantly, they do a good job of turning whole peppercorns and chunks of salt into a dusting of seasoning for food. You can even adjust how finely you’d like the grounds to be. I do wish the clear parts were glass instead of plastic. I am becoming more aware of how plastics are entering my body via food and am concerned about the effects that will have on my health. Still, these grinders are a step - or more - above other grinders I have used.

Having never spent more than £20 on these things, I broke out into a cold sweat when my better half suggested these. Once I had calmed down, I had the light bulb moment, the reason for needing new ones was my previous approach meant they never lasted. Anyway a few weeks in and these are without doubt the best mills we've ever had, solid build, consistent grind, no mess and they look great. Spend the extra, they are worth it.

Estamos encantados con el producto, no solo luce muy elegante, sino que también funciona perfectamente y con toda facilidad. Apenas giras un poco y sale la sal y pimienta triturados muy uniformemente y además el ajuste de fino o grueso es super preciso. En la posición mas fina es verdaderamente fino, y la mas grande deja los pedazos bastante grandes pero también uniformes. El resultado es que siempre puedes usarlo exactamente como prefieras y de forma muy sencilla.

I own another style of grinder by this brand, and since my other cheaper grinders just broke, I went looking for something by Cole and Mason. Their grinders are the best quality. They are easy to fill and easy to operate, and their mechanisms are very durable. I know these are expensive and that is why I hesitated for a few days before purchasing, but after reading countless reviews and comparison shopping on other sites I went with these. There only ever seemed to be cheap quality or high quality, nothing in the middle, and I decided instead of replacing cheaper ones every few years, I would just buy the good ones. My other set has lasted about 6 years so far without a hint of concern, whereas I’ve replaced the cheaters sets twice already. I believe these will last a lifetime. And they are pretty :)

Perfect anniversary gift for the tradition gift of copper. Couple loved it.

When you finally decide to throw away the old "salt & pepper" and upgrade, this is the UPGRADE you were thinking of. Solid, well made, clean lines, elegant and easy to use.