a small device, the top part of which you turn by hand to crush the peppercorns inside it to produce pepper
Pepper loses its flavour rapidly so it is always advisable to buy whole peppercorns and grind them in a pepper mill as and when required.
A well-designed pepper mill can enhance the dining experience.
Turning the top of the pepper mill grinds peppercorns into a coarse or fine texture.
Chefs often prefer using a manual pepper mill for precision in seasoning.