Zassenhaus XL Cast Iron Spice Grinder with Beech Wood Lid

Zassenhaus XL Cast Iron Spice Grinder with Beech Wood Lid

Extra-wide cast iron spice grinder with textured grinding surfaces, beechwood storage lid, and three-piece manual construction

The Zassenhaus XL Cast Iron Spice Grinder gives you a substantial, hand-operated tool for crushing whole spices, peppercorns, dried chilies, seeds, and custom seasoning blends. Its heavy cast iron construction provides the weight and stability needed to break down hard ingredients, while the extra-wide grinding surface makes it easier to prepare larger quantities. A fitted beechwood lid with a silicone seal lets you store freshly ground spices directly in the grinder.

Why Order from Design & Grace

Authorized Zassenhaus retailer: Design & Grace is an authorized Zassenhaus retailer, so you receive genuine Zassenhaus products backed by the full manufacturer warranty.

Ships from Texas: Your Zassenhaus XL Spice Grinder is carefully packed and shipped from our Texas facility.

Extra-wide grinding surface: The XL design gives you more room to work with whole spices and prepare seasoning blends without repeatedly emptying a smaller grinder.

Cast Iron Grinding with Built-In Storage

The Zassenhaus XL uses two textured cast iron surfaces to crush and grind ingredients through a simple twisting motion. Place spices in the outer bowl, insert the inner grinder, and rotate it to break down the ingredients to your preferred texture. The substantial weight of the cast iron helps keep the bowl stable and makes it easier to crush hard seeds and peppercorns.

The extra-wide design is particularly useful for homemade curry blends, barbecue rubs, dried chili mixtures, and seasoned salts. Unlike a traditional mortar and pestle, the nested grinding pieces keep ingredients contained while you work.

Once grinding is complete, the outer bowl doubles as a storage container. The natural beechwood lid has a silicone seal to help protect the aroma of unused spices, making the grinder useful for both preparation and short-term storage.

Signature Features

Extra-wide XL design: The broad grinding surface provides room for larger quantities of spices, seeds, and seasoning blends.

Heavy cast iron construction: The substantial weight provides stability and helps crush hard spices without relying on an electric motor.

Textured grinding surfaces: The inner grinder and outer bowl work together to break down ingredients through a controlled twisting motion.

Adjustable grinding texture: Control the finished texture through the amount of grinding, from coarsely crushed spices to finer seasoning blends.

Three-piece construction: Includes an outer cast iron bowl, inner cast iron grinder, and natural beechwood storage lid.

Beechwood lid with silicone seal: The fitted lid helps protect freshly prepared spice blends when stored in the outer bowl.

Built-in storage compartment: Store unused ground spices in the grinder rather than transferring them immediately to a separate container.

Pre-seasoned cast iron: The grinding components arrive pre-seasoned with soybean oil and are ready for initial cleaning and use.

Manual operation: Grind spices directly by hand without electricity, batteries, or a motor.

From Our Founder

"The weight of this grinder makes a noticeable difference when you're working with whole spices. The XL size gives you room to prepare a proper batch of seasoning, and the textured cast iron handles hard seeds particularly well. I also like the wooden lid because you can keep a freshly made rub or spice blend right in the bowl until you're ready to use it."

Tony Boulton, Founder, Design & Grace

Ships from Texas with Confidence

Your Zassenhaus XL Cast Iron Spice Grinder with Beech Wood Lid is carefully packed and shipped from our Texas facility. As an authorized Zassenhaus retailer, Design & Grace provides genuine Zassenhaus products with full manufacturer warranty coverage and knowledgeable customer support.