I was just given this grinder as a present. It's made of a beautiful wood and crudely grinds small chiltepin chiles.
You lift the stem off and add one or a few chiles and then grind them. Isn't it beautiful? Don't you think life is closer to being complete by having one.
Sometimes you don't want a hot sauce and you just want to add a dry, nutty kick to what you're eating. Parents with young folks will understand and it's a drag if your kids prefer their food plain. A few turns and now you have an exciting dish.
These chiles are hot and delicious. I like to buy them from Native Seed/SEARCH.
I picked this version up a few years ago. I suppose it does the job but not with the same grace and style!
(We don't sell these and have no leads on where to get one other than visiting Mexico.)
All over ratsie and ebay