This is a GORGEOUS little brass grinder. I never let other people grind my coffee, and I never let other people grind my pepper, either! Since it's a Turkish design, I expect that it was meant for grinding just enough coffee beans to make one cup of coffee. That being understood, it makes a great little pepper mill to keep in my car for use anywhere besides home. It even comes with a cute little travel bag that keeps the adorable little grinder and the tiny little scoop that comes with it. I maySee full review