Nothing enhances your culinary artistry better than using freshly ground spices and salt. Even such a small detail can do big things. What kind?
Better taste and aroma
The aroma and taste of the resulting dish reach a completely different level when using freshly ground spices than when you mindlessly reach for a bag of ground spices. Try to smell the ground pepper you buy and then the one you just ground. Now you no doubt understand the difference! A more pronounced and aromatic taste - these are the main benefits of spices that you grind yourself at home shortly before use.
A number of types of spices contain oils, which fundamentally contribute to their taste and aroma. However, these oils lose their effectiveness when in contact with air.
And with this realization, you are one step closer to trying it with freshly ground spices. However, for this you need a suitable…
Mill
…or rather grinders. You should have two in your basic kit – one for spices and one for salt.
Why not confuse a salt grinder with a pepper grinder
Although salt and pepper get along perfectly on the plate, they each need their own preparation phase - i.e. grinding. Quality pepper mills have steel grinding stones, while salt grinders have ceramic grinding stones. The reason is clear, salt in long-term contact with steel causes corrosion. The salt grinder should therefore be exclusively ceramic, so you can ensure its long life.
What to focus on when choosing grinders
When choosing a pepper or salt grinder, you are usually interested in its:
- price
- sharpness
- lifespan
- adjustability of grinding roughness
From this point of view, the following applies to grinders:
- ceramic is cheaper than steel
- steel is sharper than ceramic
- ceramic lags behind steel in durability
Grinding coarseness
You set the coarseness of grinding according to the type of spice and the dish you are preparing. Sauces and soups are better seasoned with finely ground spices, while steaks, salads and dishes where the spices also serve as a decoration deserve coarse grinding.
Functionality includes design
Don't forget that the grinder should match your kitchen, be easy to use and fit well in your hand . Only then will it become your indispensable assistant in cooking. In our offer you will find manual salt and spice grinders from the proven Czech company Lodos. Its products combine quality and stylish design.
Steel or ceramic grinding stones ?
For manual pepper and salt grinders, what the grinding stones are made of does not play such a significant role as most people think. Ceramic grinding stones in particular have the advantage of better heat dissipation, but if you are not going to grind kilograms of pepper or salt (or spices) in your hand, then it basically doesn't matter. Ceramic grinder stones should stay sharp a little longer than steel ones.
Why buy pepper and salt grinders from us?
- We can deliver a salt, pepper or spice grinder that is in stock the very next day after ordering!
- We have a wide range of products for preparing coffee and tea, as well as quality coffee .
- Do you need advice? Our customer support is here for you.
