This 10cm marble pestle and mortar is ideal if you just want to crush a few spices at a time and don’t have space for lots of gadgets. We actually found this brand to be the most effective to grind linseeds, but I have to say that it is a bit difficult to clean. An absolute must when using whole spices - whether you’re grinding them or not - is to dry toast them. Krups is a coffee brand, so we weren’t surprised to find this grinder produced ground coffee quickly and efficiently. We don't list any commercial ones here, but we have used the Waring spice grinder in our restaurant, so feel free to check that one if you're a heavy user.

Spice Crusher - Spice Mountain

It’s a versatile piece of kit as we were able to grind small and large spices, coffee beans and also make a curry paste. Microplane are famous for their exceptionally sharp graters and this spice mill features the same grater technology in the base. With a 90g working capacity in each bowl, there’s a generous amount of space to make a wide variety of food. OK, maybe I shouldn’t have filled it to the top with the peppers I was trying to grind, but why have the limit if it can’t cope? You'll be happy to know we've created a separate page on the best spice boxes, so you're in good hands with us.Garam masala is a rich and heady spice blend used in a variety of Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Afghan dishes. We found this best for achieving a slightly coarse-grained spice texture for spices like cardamoms and coriander rather than hard spices like nutmegs. Always read the instructions before using it as it is often advisable to pulse the machine to crush the spices rather than turn it on full blast.

Best spice grinders for curry pastes, coffee beans and more

We do not currently use any of the ones above as we need a larger one for commercial use to make our seasoning mix. Spices electrify dishes and can transport you around the world, so it's worth using the freshest spices possible. It also has a safe lock system, meaning the blades won’t start spinning until the lid is fully closed.But if you want something to grind dry spices and coffee only, this Salter spice grinder is a good choice. We use the Waring Spice Grinder as it has a much larger capacity and is much more durable than the ones listed above. I’m worried that I couldn’t remove the flavour and essence from the linseed and I don’t want to alter the taste of whatever I might blend next.