First you have to decide whether you are looking for a pepper mill that looks good on your dining room table or one that is highly functional. Or both! If you are looking for a well made, high performance pepper mill that also makes a statement just by looking at it, you will want to look at some of the custom made mills.
These high-end pepper mills are each an art form. Pricey but gorgeous, custom made pepper mills would make a fine gift to anyone who is into cooking including yourself.
But let's look at some of the many styles you can find in the marketplace today?
- Traditional wooden mill with a mushroom top that you turn (Chef Specialties, Peugeot)
- Wood or metal mill with a turn crank on top ( Perfex, Oxo)
- Plastic mill with the crank-key on the side (Peppermate) * Acrylic mill with sleek design and turning top (Unicorn Magnum)
- Plastic mill with two handles you squeeze together (Peppergun)
- Battery powered mill with spotlight for those romantic evenings (Don't bother unless you need it for a disability)
- Big ones, tall ones, short ones, fat ones...you name it and it probably exists
So you can see there is a lot to decide from already and we haven't even looked at type of grinds, ease of use, how to fill and let's not forget about price.
