Senfmühle Kleinhettstedt, Historic watermill near Stadtilm, Germany
Senfmühle Kleinhettstedt is a grain mill in the Ilm Valley that has produced mustard using traditional methods for centuries. The millstones rotate slowly and grind mustard seeds into fine powder, which is then processed into various products.
The building was constructed in the 16th century as a grain mill on the Ilm River. The Morgenroth family took over the facility in 1732 and has operated it as a mustard mill ever since.
The mill is known for its mustard production, which visitors can experience through tastings in the shop. The work follows family tradition and uses regional ingredients from Thuringia for different flavor varieties.
The grounds are open for visiting and there is a shop with mustard tastings on site. Those wishing to stay longer can find holiday apartments directly within the mill complex.
The facility grinds only organic mustard seeds from local Thuringian farmers, grown without chemical treatment. This careful selection process is why the varieties produced here have a particularly natural flavor.
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