Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

We have been using salt and pepper mills for quite a few years, but have been using the type that you have to turn the top for milling. These sometimes are difficult to turn and require two hands for operation. So, using them while cooking is cumbersome since you can't stir food and operate these mills at the same time. When I saw electric salt and pepper mills being used in a restaurant, I knew I had to have a set. When I found this set of mills, I knew they were the ones I wanted to try. I chose the stainless (silver) set, and love that the tops are brushed stainless rather than a shiny stainless that shows finger prints. It was also important to me that the grinding mechanisms on these mills are ceramic rather than metal since metal ones corrode and rust too quickly - especially when using them for Celtic Sea salt that is moist. These mills light with a white light rather than a blue one that some others have. With the white light, it is so much easier to see how much salt or pepper you are putting on your food. The glass jars of the mills hold a large amount of salt and pepper, so they won't have to be refilled very often. I very much appreciate that the openings of the jars are much larger than other mills we have had, which makes refilling them so much easier. Another great feature is the ability to change the coarseness of the grind by turning the knob on the top of the mill. The last picture shows a course grind of pepper, and a fine grind. The only disappointment was that these mills require 6 AAA batteries each, and I didn't have enough AAA batteries available. Although a lot of batteries are required initially, they should last a very long time considering the amount of time they would be used. These mills would also be very useful for spices that come in seed form such as coriander, cumin, allspice, and other spices that can be bought in seed form. . I currently buy cumin seed and grind it myself for freshness. By using one of these mills, I could use fresh ground cumin without having to grind it separately. All in all, I am extremely happy with these mills and would recommend them. UPDATE 10/02/20: We have had this set of salt and pepper mills for over 15 months, and use them daily on the table and for cooking. Although I was initially concerned about the number of batteries is uses, as yet the batteries are still going strong and have not had to be replaced. Both mills still supply consistent grinds and have not needed to be cleaned because of clogging. I am so happy with these mills as they are much easier to use than the ones having a top that needs to be tested and the one-hand operations is wonderful when cooking foods that need to be stirred. I also love the light that allows me to see how much salt and/or pepper I am adding my our foods. I will update this review if my opinion changes and to report longevity of these mills. I hope this review was helpful for you in deciding on mills that would be best for you.