The 4 Best Pepper Mills, Tested and Reviewed

Publish date: 2024-05-02

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Freshly ground pepper is a complex flavor: sweet, savory, floral, and spicy  all at the same time. Once you taste it, you'll find it hard to stomach the pre-ground variety. The easiest way to get fresh pepper is to use one of the best pepper mills.

We tested eleven pepper mills for grind speed, accuracy, and durability, and we consulted three experts to arrive at our top picks. Our favorite pepper mill is the Peugeot Paris u'Select. It's a restaurant industry favorite that comes in multiple sizes and finishes, all with accurate and easy grinding. Another great option is the PepperMate Traditional Pepper Mill, has a bottom receptacle that stores pepper while you grind.

Using a pepper grinder also allows you to experiment with single-source peppercorns — this can give your dish a bright and unique pepper taste, said Ethan Frisch, co-founder of Burlap and Barrel. Read on for our best pepper mill picks, along with advice from experts on using the tool.

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Our top picks for pepper mills and grinders of 2023

Best overall: Peugeot Paris u'Select Pepper Mill - See at Amazon
An industry classic, the Peugeot comes in a variety of sizes, looks beautiful on any table, and accurately grinds pepper in six settings.

Best easy-grind: PepperMate Traditional Pepper Mill - See at Amazon
The PepperMate Pepper Mill has a unique design that is easier to fill and crank than many traditional pepper mills, and the ground pepper drops into a plastic receptacle for easy measuring and storing.

Best electric: Eparé Electric Pepper Mill - See at Amazon
The Eparé is a quiet electric pepper mill with a cap to prevent pepper dust from settling and a streamlined, stainless steel body.

Best ratcheting: Kuhn Rikon Ratchet Grinder - See at Amazon
The Kuhn Rikon Rachet Grinder was intuitive to use, easy to fill, and costs less than most of the mills we tested.

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