Buy Peugeot PM11765 Bresil 8.75 Inch Coffee Mill, WalnutPeugeot PM11765 Bresil 8.75 Inch Coffee Mill, Walnut Product Description:
- Manual burr-type mill quickly and efficiently cracks and grinds coffee beans to desired consistency ensuring the maximum flavor for brewing.
- Adjustable mechanism grinds roasted beans from espresso fine to percolator coarse; Produces consistently evenly ground coffee.
- Mill holds approximately 2 oz. of ground coffee; Can also be used as high output pepper grinder
- Made in France since 1840; Made of beautiful Beechwood: Mill measures 5.1 x 5.1 x 8.75 Inches.
- Lifetime Warranty on mechanism
Product Description
Advantage of Freshly Ground Spices
There are many benefits to freshly grinding pepper, salt, herbs and spices for cooking and seasoning. A quality mill with a specifically designed grinding mechanism will release the aromas and essential oils of that spice. Freshly ground pepper and spices have more aroma and better flavor than pre- ground. Another advantage of using freshly ground spices or minerals (salts) is the control a mill provides for determining the coarseness (size) of a grind. A high quality pepper, salt or spice mill gives you the ability to choose and change the coarseness according to taste or necessity.
How to Choose a Good Mill
When looking for a pepper, salt or spice grinder, consider the following:
Grinding mechanism: Choose a grinding mechanism that can withstand daily use: one that is well made and produces a consistent grind. Ideally, the grinding mechanism should be designed to handle a specific spice, as each spice has different physical characteristics that will benefit from different design features.
Design and appearance: Whether it's traditional or modern, manual or electric, a mill can be an indispensable tool in your kitchen and a beautiful part of table decor.
Ease of Use: A quality mill should be easy to adjust, easy to fill, and feel comfortable in the hand.
History of Peugeot
Peugeot's story starts in the 19th century when the Peugeot brothers converted the family's gristmill into a steel foundry. They began producing award winning hand tools immediately after opening and went on to produce a diverse range of exceptional quality products including small appliances, bicycles and most notably, automobiles. (Although now operating as a separate company, the Peugeot car company continues the same commitment to quality and innovation that is a Peugeot hallmark). In 1840 Peugeot created their burr style coffee grinder and adopted that design to accommodate peppercorns in 1874. The resulting pepper mechanism design is still used today in every Peugeot pepper mill. Peugeot's iconic pepper grinding mechanism design is often copied, but never equaled. Today, Peugeot offers six unique spice-specific mechanisms plus the original burr-style coffee grinder. There are no shortcuts: each mechanism is designed to get the most out of the spices they are intended for. After more than 160 years, Peugeot mills and grinders remain the benchmark of the industry and have earned their position as the mill of choice in world class kitchens.
It's All About the Mechanism
The primary difference between Peugeot and all other brands are the spice-specific mechanisms. Peugeot has 7 unique spice specific mechanisms for pepper, salt, herbs and spices, coffee, wet salt, chili peppers and nutmeg. For each spice, there is one - and only one - Peugeot grinding mechanism, each made of the ideal design and constructed from the best material available for its intended use. All Peugeot mechanisms are made in France and carry a lifetime limited warranty.
Customer Reviews
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59 of 59 people found the following review helpful.
More Coffeeness In My Cup
By Buzzterbrown
Years ago I bought a cheap, $20, hand-cranked coffee grinder because I heard freshly ground coffee was the best, and those electric whizzing blade grinders (choppers really) heated the beans and left you with a non-uniform grind that made for inconsistent results.The mechanism of that ridiculous and flimsy contraption would always unscrew as I used it, causing a loss of the grind setting, and sometimes the handle would fall off. Moreover, it took gorilla arms to operate as it often got stuck, as if a rock was mixed in the beans. I soldiered on for a few months but eventually I threw it out and went back to the grocery store grinder.A year ago I tried that cheap Black and Decker burr grinder (again $20, at Target) but it was noisy (like a DustBuster) and produced inconsistent results (a mixture of powder and chunks) for my drip coffee maker.Then I saw this Peugeot while traveling but I couldn't carry it with me so I bought it here cause I couldn't find it anywhere else. I'm surprised it's not carried by Williams-Sonoma - this is a quality item.As someone accustomed to working in a machine shop where all manner of cutting tools are employed the first thing that struck me about the Peugeot is the actual burr grinding mechanism itself. I'm just speculating but it looks as though the burr is machined from a solid piece of metal using a CNC mill or lathe. It's exquisite and intricate in design with nice sharp edges, and resembles a helix, like a stacked, twisted deck of cards. In my old grinder the burr was black cast iron, its edges were rounded, and there were holes in it from air bubbles indicating a pretty poor casting. The metal in the Peugeot grinder is shiny and reflective, like nickel or chrome plating, but I'm sure it's not plated because plating would probably come off. I'm really very curious about how they made this.Anyway I'm very pleased. The whole grinding mechanism of this Peugeot grinder is stout and robust. Beans are easy to grind and the grind is uniform. The crank handle is 4" long. It takes me 45-60 seconds to grind enough for two cups. It's fun too - maybe they could add a music box to it. The grind setting doesn't change with use as it did on my cheap grinder. The body and knob are made from real solid wood - not plastic or particle board. It's so old-fashioned and rugged, it's the diametric opposite of an Iphone, but I value them equally. It looks like it's going to last a very long time.Sure it cost more (yet half the price of the highly rated Kitchenaid grinder), but it works - it really works! And after a few trial runs to set the texture of the grind, I'm enjoying tasty and delicious coffee. The aroma once lost in the grocery store is now in my kitchen and in my cup. In short, there's more coffeeness in my cup.This is going to make a great Christmas gift for the coffee lovers on my list.PS - I use freshly roasted beans. I brew with a french press, steeped for 2-3 minutes, then poured through a paper filter to remove sediment.PPS - Things that could improve this machine. These are very minor quibbles.(a) Grind setting mark. I turned the adjustment nut all the way to the top (finest setting) and put a line on it from the front with a permanent marker. I turn it downwards while counting the number of turns to get my grind setting - about 1 and 1/2. Once it's there it stays there.(b) Rubber feet so that it grips the counter top.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
Having a few problems
By Retta
I was very excited about this coffee mill when I bought it, but over time, I've encountered a few disappointments. First, I noticed that every day, a couple of beans get themselves wedged behind the support frame. A minor nuisance. Second, the mechanism you use to adjust the size of the grind 'locked' itself into the super fine grind position. This now happens quite regularly. I have to get a wrench to unscrew it, as it is too tight to turn with my fingers. Lastly, I've noted lately that the color is bleeding onto the countertop. I have the black version of this mill, and whenever it encounters water on the counter, it bleeds. I would also agree with another reviewer that the size and shape of the drawer is awkward when dumping the grounds into a round French press. Having said all of that, it makes fabulous coffee!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful.Great grind and good-looking
By Jim 'Arkins
I bought the Bresil to replace an inexpensive burr grinder. The Bresil produces a far more uniform grind and it can grind more finely, all while freeing up an outlet. The Bresil is also quieter and because it is 'wireless' I can grind anywhere I please. Because it is attractive I can also keep it where I please. The weakness in this grinder, at least for me, is the size and shape of the drawer that receives the ground coffee. It holds only enough for a couple double shots and its low box shape means I need to dump the coffee into another container. This can be done more neatly with the Bresil than with my old electric burr grinder, though, because the grind is not statically charged.
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