As professional spice slingers, we’ve been product reviewing pepper mills for years, trying out different materials, grind mechanisms, and styles to arrive at the perfect one.

Most cheap pepper mills have plastic or ceramic grinding mechanisms that tend to yield a dull crush (we also try to limit plastic in our supply chain as much as possible, so this option was a no-go). On the other hand, mills with a metal exterior often cost a precious penny (aka hundreds of $$)! Then there are the super stylish, artsy mills that look amazing, but are truly hard to hold and use. We were on the hunt for the perfect goldilocks pepper mill: one with a non-plastic exterior, and a well-crafted metal mechanism on the inside, that’s still fairly accessible in terms of price. FINALLY, we found the Peugeot Pepper Mill. Manufactured at a beautiful facility in France, these mills are made from sustainably sourced beechwood from PEFC™-certified French forests, and feature a precision steel mechanism that you can adjust for grind size. 

It feels great in your hand, is easy to use, AND is a bright, distinctly Diaspora addition to your kitchen! We’ve been selling the world’s best pepper for 5+ years, and now we finally have the mill to match it!

To grind properly, turn the head clockwise only. Turning back and forth can pull peppercorns upward instead of pushing them into the mechanism.

Keeping pepper whole helps to preserve its essential oils and flavor. Freshly-ground pepper unleashes dramatically more aroma and depth. Choose your grind based on flavor effect:

• Fine → develops heat & intensity
• Coarse → reveals aroma & texture
• Medium → offers a balanced finish

Wipe with a soft, dry cloth only. Avoid any harsh cleaning agents!

Yes. It’s built with aprecision steel grinding mechanism that carries a lifetime warranty, plus a 5-year warranty on the mill body.

The pepper mill weighs 9.6 oz, is super comfortable in the hand, substantial enough for stability, and easy to maneuver.

• Iconic silhouette loved by chefs
• Crafted from sustainably sourced French beechwood (PEFC-certified)
• Steel mechanism engineered specifically for pepper
• u’Select system with six precise grind settings
• Lion-embossed top knob
• Lifetime mechanism warranty
• Signature yellow and pink colorways that brighten up your kitchen!

You can grind whole peppercorns, dried coriander seeds (up to ¼"), and pepper blends containing no more than 25% red berries to avoid clogging!

Yes! The u’Select ring at the base lets you switch between six consistent grind sizes, from fine to coarse.

Whole peppercorns do not typically go rancid, but they can lose aroma over time. Store your mill away from heat, sunlight, and humidity.

Yes! Our key markets include the US, UK, Canada & Europe!

Thanks to the larger body size, you can grind more and refill less frequently which is ideal for everyday cooking!

We do! You can search for our wholesalers using our store locator here. And if you are a wholesaler and don’t see yourself on the locator, please email wholesale@diasporaco.com and we will add you to this ASAP! Thank you!

Our farm partners have been cultivating spices using practices that go "beyond organic" for well over five years. Although they haven't obtained USDA certification yet, this is primarily because the initial certification can be costly and may lead to cycles of debt. To meet USDA standards, four years of inspections and certificates are required after the first certification. However, we consider this process redundant and unnecessary since we conduct thorough testing on every batch we procure. It's a prerequisite for Diaspora Co. to select farm partners whose soil health and agricultural practices align with our internal standards of growing food regeneratively.

Most of the spices are good 2 years from the mill date, which is listed on the harvest label sticker on the jar or bag. That being said, our spices are extremely potent and fresh as we take incredible care to source yearly and aim for quality, so 2 years is our most conservative guideline, compared to most spices in the grocery store which are often 5-10 years old upon purchase.