The salt and pepper mill from Capefine is a real eye-catcher. It is made from acacia wood , as is the matching trivet . In addition to its attractive appearance , the mill set features a stainless steel head. Each mill also contains a high-quality ceramic grinder for particularly fine spices as well as coarse salt and peppercorns. The simple engraving S for salt and P for pepper on the mills is also very attractive. The combination of wood and stainless steel looks very elegant. The beautiful coaster stabilises the mills and keeps the table clean. The mills impress with their high-quality workmanship and excellent results. The elegant packaging also makes them ideal as a gift. The salt and pepper mill set is completely plastic-free. As an added bonus, Capefine donates part of its sales to BOS Deutschland e.V. However, it remains unclear how much of the sales are donated.
Advantages
✅ High-quality workmanship
✅ high-quality materials
✅ Very environmentally friendly
✅ Very good handling
Disadvantages
❌ How much of the turnover is donated remains unclear, and there is also no proof
The first impression
The packaging and labelling
ℹ️ Here we take a closer look at packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. In addition, adequate protection of the product must of course also be ensured.
| Criterion | Remark | Points achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Product protection | Well and safely packed | 100 points |
| Information | How much of the turnover is donated remains unclear, and there is no clear proof | 80 points |
| Sustainability Packaging | plastic-free | 100 points |
| Miscellaneous | Very nice design of the packaging | 100 points |
| Total | 95 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The mill set from Capefine arrived in a secure box. The box was undamaged. Inside the box, the product was in its own small printed box. This looks very high quality and is beautifully designed. No plastic was used at all. The grinders are well protected in recesses in the box. In this case, the product was fully protected and the grinders were therefore in perfect condition. Unfortunately, the manufacturer fails to provide proof of the donation to BOS e.V. and leaves open how much is donated.
After unpacking
Package contents and instructions
ℹ️ Most people’s first impression after unpacking is immediately memorable. Are the contents of the pack complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product straight away?
| Criterion | Remark | Points achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Package contents & scope | completely included | 100 points |
| Contact information | Can be found on the packaging | 100 points |
| Total | 100 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
After unpacking, there were 3 parts on the table. The two grinders and the coaster. No operating instructions are required. The product packaging contains contact details. Overall, the product packaging is extremely well thought-out and customer-friendly. The mill set makes a high-quality and appealing impression and is easy to open, close and fill.
The manufacturer’s contact details can be found on the box.
The first time in your hand
Product processing and appearance
ℹ️ Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the product processing. How high quality are the materials used? Is the look and feel satisfactory?
| Criterion | Remark | Points achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Visual appearance | very classy | 100 points |
| Processing | Very high quality | 100 points |
| Stability | are stable | 100 points |
| Sustainability of the product | plastic-free, donation to BOS e.V. | 100 points |
| Total | 100 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The mill set from Capefine makes a very good visual impression in the test. The combination of wood and metal looks very elegant. The feel of the grinders is very pleasant. In addition to the appealing design, the set has no manufacturing faults and makes a very stable and durable impression. The grinders stand stably on the coaster. It is easy to screw on and off and simple to fill. The simple engraving gives the mill set a very high-quality look.
This is what our practical test showed
Does the manufacturer keep its advertising promises?
ℹ️ Our practical test is the most relevant and therefore the most important. Here, the product has to undergo a wide range of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.
| Criterion | Remark | Points achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Handling | Simple handling, easy to operate | 100 points |
| Haptics | Mills fit comfortably in the hand | 100 points |
| Effectiveness | Very good grinding of ingredients | 100 points |
| Stability | The coaster makes the grinders very stable | 100 points |
| Total | 100 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
We really enjoyed testing the Capefine salt and pepper mill. The quick and easy filling is another advantage. The mill set not only impresses with its beautiful appearance , but also with its pleasant feel. It sits very comfortably in the hand and is easy to turn. The trivet not only enhances the set visually, but is also very practical. The table stays clean and the set looks tidy. The result is impressive , with freshly ground salt and pepper running easily through the grinder.
Price/performance ratio
and ratings from consumers
ℹ️ Finally, we look at how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend buying it? We also analyse consumer reviews and check whether the critical and positive reviews are actually justified.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Price / performance ratio | Good quality and performance at a good price | 90 points |
| Rating cut | 4.6 out of 5.0 on Amazon | 80 points |
| Total | 85 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
On the Amazon platform, consumers have given the product an average rating of 4.6 stars. One criticism is that the grinder cannot be easily adjusted. This could not be confirmed in the practical test. Many customers like the ease of use, the attractive appearance and the good results. In our practical test, we were able to confirm that the product has a very good finish and delivers a good result.
Prices for equivalent products on the internet range from €11.99 to €537.67. The Capefine salt and pepper grinder set is currently in the lower price segment with a price of €38.99. The price ratio is very good for the quality and scope of services that you get.
Overall result
| Weighting | Score achieved* | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. packaging & labelling | 10% | 95 points |
| 2. package contents & instructions | 10% | 100 points |
| 3. product processing & appearance | 20% | 100 points |
| 4. in the practical test | 40% | 100 points |
| 5. price/performance & consumer reviews | 20% | 85 points |
| Total | 94 points |
