Height
7 inches / 177.5mm
Weight
22.4 oz. / 635 grams
Output – Fine (5 secs.)
± 3/4 tsp. / 3 grams
The Pepper Mill Perfected
The pepper mill was invented 180 years ago.
It's about time we made some improvements.
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The Evolution of the Pepper Mill
Black Rain is designed to quickly dispense fresh ground pepper with one hand, at the exact grind you want, every time. No cranking, adjusting or tightening required.
Solid Aluminum Body Contains High Torque Motor and High Energy Lithium Battery
Five Indexed Grind Settings from Fine to Extra Coarse
One Button Easily Dispenses Pepper
Press & Twist to Easily Refill 2 oz Hopper
Window to Quickly View Fill Level
WHY BLACK RAIN?
Black Rain costs a bit more and regular pepper mills aren’t THAT hard to use, right? But, use our mill just once, and every other grinder seems like an antique.
Easy to Use
Just three easy steps to effortless, perfect, fresh ground pepper.
Charge It
Simply plug the included cable into any USB charger - Black Rain will run for years of typical use on a single charge.
Fill It
Fill the hopper with your favorite peppercorns. We highly recommend Tellicherry Extra Bold for the best flavor.
Grind It
Just press the top button, and fresh ground pepper begins to dispense instantly, at the exact grind you have set.
High Torque and Energy
The key to Black Rain's outstanding performance is a high-torque motor paired with a modern, high-energy Lithium battery. This combination provides plenty of power to quickly grind even the toughest peppercorns, and will run for years of typical household use on a single charge.
A Bright Addition
With all the power provided by the modern Lithium cell, we were able to add an array of very bright LEDs that power up automatically whenever the mill is in use. This makes it easy to see where and how much pepper is being dispensed, regardless of ambient light. No more surprises when you take that first bite.
Repeatable Grind Settings
One of the most frustrating aspects of most pepper mills is the tension screw to adjust the grind. Switching from fine to coarse requires trial and error, and the grind tends to change as you use the mill. We've eliminated the problem with five indexed settings. Get the same grind every time, from fine to extra coarse.
Recharge Reminder
With as long as the battery in a Black Rain mill lasts, we don't expect anyone to remember the last time the unit was charged. So, the mill will remind you with a red LED that illuminates when about 20 minutes of run time remains. Plug in the USB cable within a few days and your Black Rain mill is always ready to use.
TECH SPECS
Need more details? Well, here you go - all the specifications we can share without giving you a job first.
Diameter – Top
2 inches / 50.8mm
Hopper Volume
2 oz. / 57 grams
Output – Coarse
± 1 1/2 tsp. / 6 grams
Diameter – Bottom
2.62 inches / 66.5mm
Battery Life (continuous)
6 hrs. fine / 8 hrs. coarse
LED Brightness
138 Lumens (yes, it’s bright)
Expected MSRP is $249. Join our pre-launch email list to access special early-bird pricing as low as $129.
TIMELINE TO LAUNCH
Here’s a roadmap of our product development to highlight the milestones from the initial concept to first delivery.
APR 2021
Design & Engineering
JULY 2021
Prototype Ordered
SEPT 2021
First Prototype
DEC 2021
Second Prototype
JAN 2022
Testing
APR 2022
Production Tooling
JUNE 2022
Pre-production Samples
JULY 2022
Crowdfunding Campaign
SEPT 2022
Production Testing & Q.C.
NOV 2022
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