Do You Really Need a Spice Grinder? For Great Food, Yes ...
A peppermill or pepper grinder is a spice-specific grinder that is used solely to grind peppercorns. If you are a coffee connoisseur you may even have a coffee grinder. While you technically can use a coffee grinder for spices, it's not recommended. If you've ever smelled your coffee maker, you know that the coffee bean smell lasts forever.