Hermolante Electric Herb Spice Grinder
- Herb & Spice Mill
- 1.8 ounces
- 1
- Wood Grain
A cheap, fast electric grinder that works well for small batches, held back by a fiddly cleanup and at least one report of early failure.
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How it ranks among the 20 herb & spice mills we track
4.1★ across 340 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
340 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
200+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 20 herb & spice mills we track - how the scorecard works · full herb & spice mills data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
A 200 watt electric grinder from Hermolante with a stainless steel blade, a press to start lid switch, and controls for coarse, medium, or fine grinding based on how long you hold the lid down.
This is a compact countertop grinder rather than a hand mill, running the blade at 30,000 rpm to process a batch of herbs or spices in seconds. The lid doubles as the safety switch, so the blade only spins while it is pressed down and locked in place. Reviewers describe results as good for the price, with cleaning as the main recurring friction point.
- 200 watt motor, 30,000 rpm stainless steel blade
- Press and hold lid switch doubles as safety lock
- Coarse, medium, or fine grind by press duration
- Includes cleaning brush
Who it's for
Suits anyone who wants a fast, low cost electric grinder for small batches of herbs or spices and does not mind hand washing the lid and cup carefully after each use. Not the choice for buyers who want a grinder rated for heavy daily use, since one reviewer's unit failed within two weeks.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers are largely positive on speed and price, with several saying it grinds a batch in seconds and works well for the cost. Cleaning is the most repeated complaint, with buyers describing the lid grooves and area under the blade as hard to fully clean by hand. One reviewer's unit sparked and stopped working after about ten days of use.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Grinds a batch in seconds at 30,000 rpm
- Low price for an electric grinder
- Lid press switch is simple and safety focused
- Coarse, medium, or fine grind by adjusting press time
- Cleaning under the blade and in the lid grooves is fiddly by hand
- Some spilling can occur during operation
- One reviewer's unit stopped working after about ten days
Specifications
| Brand | Hermolante |
|---|---|
| Model | HE-5S125 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1.21 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 1.8 ounces |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Stainless Steel |
| Color | Wood Grain |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Grinding |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in herb & spice mills.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermolante Electric Herb Spice GrinderThis product | 4.1 / 5 | 340 | 3.7 / 5 |
| WMF Spice Mill EmptyWMF | 4.4 / 5 | 1,200 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Kotobuki Goma Slicky Sesame Seed GrinderM.V. Trading | 4.7 / 5 | 304 | 4.3 / 5 |
| SHARDOR Adjustable Coffee Grinder ElectricShardor | 4.3 / 5 | 2,900 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Peugeot 19501 Tidore Nutmeg MillPeugeot | 4.1 / 5 | 1,400 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Hermolante HE-5S125
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How do you control grind coarseness on the Hermolante grinder?
You press and hold the transparent lid down; a shorter press gives a coarser grind and holding it longer moves toward a finer grind.
Is the Hermolante grinder easy to clean?
Reviewers describe cleaning as the main downside, saying it can be hard to get under the blade and into the lid grooves without a dishwasher.
What is the wattage and speed of the Hermolante grinder?
It runs a 200 watt motor with a stainless steel blade spinning at 30,000 rpm.