Stockholm Crushgrind 17cm set

Set of two solid oak pepper or salt/spice mills, the Stockholm mill is available in several versions, including the magnificent wood and porcelain version.

With their "Nordic" design, these mills obey two key principles. The Viennese "less is more" by Mies van der Rohe and "form must obey function" so dear to Le Corbusier and Michel Dallaire.

The long, harsh winters of the North have taught the Nordic people to learn how to make the most of limited resources; but it's not just the winters that are responsible for this minimalism. Indeed, northern European societies tend to be tolerant and egalitarian, even liberal, and design as a whole is seen as an enhancement of everyday life, not as an advantage for the wealthy; less bling, more simplicity, more accessibility.

This is obviously one of the reasons why we opted for the Stockholm model as well as the Kyoto (which, in a different style, is a very refined pepper pot).

Key features of the Stockholm Crushgrind® mill

Made of solid oak, the Crushgrind mill is a surprisingly warm object once in your hand. Whether you want to grind pepper, salt (wet or not), spices, berries, seeds or herbs, the Crushgrind® system makes it possible. This unique mechanism enables the mortar-like mill to crush and grind in the same action.

An all-ceramic mechanism that never rusts is an innovation that comes with a 25-year warranty (on interior parts and mechanism).

How to use your Stockholm mills

The advantage of these mills is that you can obtain the same grinds that we offer on our site for most of our spices: fine, medium/fine, coarse, etc.

Finely ground if you want a nice even finish with a fine Tellicherry pepper on red meat, or an organic Sri Lankan white pepper to enhance a lemony cream.

Ground/coarsely crushed, mignonette-style, for steak au poivre fans, or for those who prefer a full-bodied pepper to bring out all its flavors in the mouth; but also with a pink Bahia berry on a citrus marmalade or herbes de Provence.

Medium/fine for chives or basil in winter.

Operating and maintaining your Stockholm Crushgrind® mill

Filling: from the top by pulling off the top section

Fineness of grind: turn the grey screw under the grinder clockwise for a fine grind, anticlockwise for a coarse grind.

Cleaning: grind a little coarse salt, for deeper cleaning remove the ceramic from under the mill and use a brush. Wash outside with soapy water, without immersion or dishwasher, rinse and dry with a clean, dry cloth. Once a month, apply a veil of neutral oil or wax.