Love everything about these. The grind so nicely. The finest setting on the Peppermill can be a little tough to grind though. But after experiencing only cheap mills, these are so wonderful. They grind smooth and consistently. Also I have not experienced the top popping off issue that I read in another review, but I do try not to pick them up from the lid/top.

The top does not screw on. It presses on. You must never pick it up by the top. If I forget to pick it up by the middle the top pops off and expensive pepper corns go dumping everywhere - floor, stove, counter - and that fun time when they all, including the mill, landed in my stew - ugh! I’m going to throw it away this time because I’ve had it too long to return it. Do yourself a giant favor and buy a pepper mill with a screw on top.

Beautifully functional!

I’ve kept using my “Sam’s Clubâ€_x009d_ pepper mill and salt shaker until the pepper mill finally broke. On a whim I bought the Cole and Mason Derwent set 😳 and I am completely blown away. I’m mad that I didn’t treat myself to these beauties years ago. The pepper grinder grinds A LOT of pepper fast..real fast..and even better is that it’s a uniform grind. Geez o peet. Don’t be me. Treat yourself to the best you are worth it. 😌

Best Salt and Pepper shakers Ever! Buy Them

I purchased these for my wife for Christmas. I have bought the Amazon picks and have tried others as well. The only thing they have in common is the salt shaker getting clogged and the pepper mill producing huge chunks. Yes these are more Expensive but they have a Lifetime Guarantee. Its also a guarantee I wont have to take them apart every month to unclog them. The Pepper Mill has a metal grinder and the salt is Ceramic. Not that cheapo plastic stuff. Based on what I spent I am very happy and so is my Wife. Happy Wife Happy Life. Buy them you will be Happy too.

Elegant and Functional!

The salt and pepper grinders look so nice in the copper color! The grinding mechanisms work perfectly, with adjustable coarseness. I’ve been through many other grinders from other manufacturers; and they really didn’t work well. I am very pleased with these from Cole and Mason! I would recommend them!

Every kitchen needs this!

An absolute must have! This pepper grinder is the very best I've ever owned or even tried elsewhere. It's aesthetically & ergonomically pleasing and structurally sound. The adjustable pepper grinding settings provide a customized size of ground pepper to accommodate everyone, and it kicks out a plentiful amount to cover desired areas with only a couple turns. I would highly recommend this grinder to everyone.

Fourth one is the charm.

I don't know what is going with this pepper mill. My SIL ordered this pepper mill for my son who likes to cook. The first one arrived with a chipped top. The second one had a scratched top. The third one had a cracked base. Finally, the fourth pepper mill arrived in good condition. It does not seem to be a problem with the packaging, as each pepper mill was wrapped in bubble wrap and surrounded by cushioning. It seems to be a problem on the manufacturer's side.Sur la Table customer support was great. I give 5 stars for customer service and one star for the product.

Like it

I like this pepper grinder, and it is attractive. The gunmetal color fits in anywhere.I hate running out of pepper right in the middle of cooking so that I must stop my flow to fill the grinder, therefore I like that I can see how many peppercorns are in this grinder. I know to fill it before I run out.I like that it provides a variety of grind levels, from coarse to very fine, and levels in-between.I really like that it is so easy to change the grind levels.With a small funnel, it is easy to fill so none of my expensive peppercorns are wasted by spilling onto the floor. (As an aside, I followed the suggestion of another reviewer and purchased a set of Breast Pump breast shields to use as the funnel for my pepper grinder and they work great!)Finally, when ... MoreI like this pepper grinder, and it is attractive. The gunmetal color fits in anywhere.I hate running out of pepper right in the middle of cooking so that I must stop my flow to fill the grinder, therefore I like that I can see how many peppercorns are in this grinder. I know to fill it before I run out.I like that it provides a variety of grind levels, from coarse to very fine, and levels in-between.I really like that it is so easy to change the grind levels.With a small funnel, it is easy to fill so none of my expensive peppercorns are wasted by spilling onto the floor. (As an aside, I followed the suggestion of another reviewer and purchased a set of Breast Pump breast shields to use as the funnel for my pepper grinder and they work great!)Finally, when it is time to refill a grinder, I really dislike having to unscrew one or more little metal screws, then must keep them from rolling around the counter or onto the floor, followed by having to screw them back in when I am done filling the grinder. For that reason, I love how the top of this grinder just pulls straight off for refilling it and then I can pop it right back on when it's full. No extra time-wasting hassle whatsoever.Having said all that, though, the one thing I do Not like is how this grinder must be kept in or on something because loose ground pepper comes out of the bottom when it is set down, making a mess. I know that is a common issue with pepper grinders, but I want a better design.I am aware of two pepper grinders on the market that do not have that problem, so it is possible. Unfortunately, the pretty one of the two I know about does not have the features I like so much in this one.It?s time for the major labels to get with the program and design theirs so they don?t create messes just sitting there. When Cole & Mason does so, I will purchase the new design and if it hasn?t lost any of the features I really like about this one, I will give that one five stars. This one receives four stars from me.

Not as expected and disappointed

I was so excited to receive these after finally purchasing them (has been wanting for a while). I was so disappointed when i opened the box! First impression was the product box was damaged. It looked like it had been tossed around for a while, with white film all over it, and some of the printing rubbed off. And when I opened it, was basically the same. There was some white chalky material that was on the grinders and the “wood” finish looked more green than black. The color was uneven so I don’t know if it got rubbed and faded or if it was made like that. I feel like maybe I received a box that has been used and then returned. There was also a bunch of salt on the bottom of the salt grinder and the pepper didn’t have the protective sticker. I really wanted these ... MoreI was so excited to receive these after finally purchasing them (has been wanting for a while). I was so disappointed when i opened the box! First impression was the product box was damaged. It looked like it had been tossed around for a while, with white film all over it, and some of the printing rubbed off. And when I opened it, was basically the same. There was some white chalky material that was on the grinders and the “wood” finish looked more green than black. The color was uneven so I don’t know if it got rubbed and faded or if it was made like that. I feel like maybe I received a box that has been used and then returned. There was also a bunch of salt on the bottom of the salt grinder and the pepper didn’t have the protective sticker. I really wanted these and now i can’t decide if i will try to buy another set after this experience. These are getting shipped back tomorrow.

Volume output per grind is amazing

This is the best peppermint I have ever used. I have had several Over the past 30 years and this one is by far the best I use A LOT of pepper when I cook and never use or ground pepper, so I would literally have sore wrists trying to get enough pepper ground. You should have seen the excitement when I used this the first time. Making 4 lbs of meatballs won’t take me an extra 15 min to make with this amazing grinder. It’s sturdy, has adjustable grind settings and you get a lot of pepper from each grind. I just love it and my wrist wish I’d had I years ago.