Spice Mill

Makoto Koizumi for Ambai

• Introduction

  I am a Spice Mill. I stack like a lock and key, sit like a porcelain sculpture, and wake up your spices the moment you twist.

   

• Curator's Notes 

  Designed by Makoto Koizumi, the Ambai Spice Mill is one of the most unusual grinders we’ve come across. Made of porcelain, the two forms stack together, like a lock and key. When closed, it reads as a small porcelain sculpture. We genuinely love how it sits on our shelves. Functionally, it’s just as satisfying. The patterned surface grinds seeds, herbs and spices remarkably well. Anything from sesame seeds, fresh pepper, or chili flakes can be ground beautifully, especially when making something like a quick chili oil. It invites you to season food fresh, right when you need it. We’ve even used it to press half a lemon in a pinch when a juicer wasn’t nearby. It’s simple, tactile, and surprisingly versatile. There really isn’t anything else quite like it.

   

  Spice Mill was curated by Angélique Chmielewski

   

• Designer/Maker 

   

  Maker: Ambai

   

  Designer: Makoto Koizumi

   

• Specifications

  Dimensions: 

  Stacked: 3.0" (w) x 3.0 (l) x 2.4 (h) or 75mm (w) x 76mm (l) x 60mm (h) 

   

  Weight: 

  8.8 oz or 250 g

   

  Materials:

  Porcelain

   

• Details
  • Made in Japan
    
  • Designed by Makoto Koizumi
    
  • Palm-sized with a pentagonal shape that fits comfortably between fingers for easy, one-handed grip and pressure  
    
  • Designed to prevent spilling while grinding, with a durable grooved surface that will prevent wear down over time 
    
  • Suitable for grinding spices and nuts, including pepper, salt, and dried spices, or for extracting juice from small fruits  
    
  • Not recommended for moist or fresh herbs
    
  • Simple sculptural design 
    
  • To use: add spices, place lid, press down, and twist
    
  • Add spices gradually for best grinding performance  
    
  • Minimal parts for easy cleaning; interior grooves can be cleaned with a brush
    
  • Dishwasher safe
• Return Policy
  Returns or Exchanges may be done within 14 days from purchase date. We kindly ask that all valid returns must be in unused condition with attached tags and packaging. Nalata Nalata will not accept any returned merchandise without prior written communication and valid Return Authorization Number. Upon inspection and approval, Exchange or Store Credit will be provided, No Refunds. All sale items and discounted merchandise are Final Sale and cannot be returned. Read More