Nature Series 3 Piece Grater Bundle: What's Inside and When to Use It
By Microplane | Published: 2026-11-03
Category: Product Reviews
A practical look at the Microplane Nature Series 3 Piece Grater Bundle: what the bamboo-handled set includes, which blade suits cheese, citrus, and spices, and who it fits.
Quick answer
Buy the Nature Series 3 Piece Grater Bundle if you want one compact, bamboo-handled set that covers fine zesting, ribbon grating, and coarse shredding without buying three separate tools. It is a sensible starter grater set for citrus, spices, hard cheese, and everyday prep.
Why a three-blade set beats one all-purpose grater
A single box grater forces compromises: the holes that shred cheese well usually tear citrus zest, and the fine side that handles spices clogs on soft cheese. A three-piece set separates those jobs so each blade can be sharp and correctly sized for its task.
The trade-off is storage and cleaning. Three tools take more drawer space than one, and you will wash more often if you cook with several ingredients at once. If your prep is mostly one type of grating, a single tool may be simpler.
What the bamboo handles change in daily use
The Nature Series pairs stainless steel blades with organic Moso bamboo and resin handles. Bamboo is lighter than solid metal and stays comfortable during longer prep, but it needs basic care: hand wash and dry promptly rather than soaking or putting it in a dishwasher.
That care requirement is the main honest limitation. If you rely on dishwasher cleaning for every kitchen tool, choose a fully stainless option instead.
Decision rules for the Nature Series 3 Piece Bundle
- For citrus zest and hard spices: Use the finest blade in the set. It removes only the colored peel of citrus and grates nutmeg or cinnamon without large flakes. Zest before juicing; the peel is easier to handle while the fruit is intact.
- For hard cheese and chocolate: Choose the ribbon or fine blade depending on whether you want delicate curls for finishing or short shreds for melting. Both handle firm blocks better than soft cheese. Chill soft cheese briefly before grating to reduce smearing.
- For coarse shredding: Use the coarsest blade for vegetables, apples, or cheese destined for baking, where larger pieces are acceptable. Match blade size to how the ingredient will be used, not to the ingredient alone.
- When to skip this bundle: If you only zest citrus a few times a month, a single zester is enough. If you never grate coarse ingredients, a two-piece set may save space.
Product facts
- Nature Series 3 Piece Grater Bundle: Surgical-grade stainless steel blades with cutting teeth that work in both directions. Two-way cutting means you grate with both the push and pull stroke, so prep takes less effort than with one-direction teeth.
Nature Series 3 Piece Grater Bundle
Who should buy it
Best for
- Home cooks who want one starter grater set for citrus, spices, and cheese
- Kitchens where matching bamboo-handled tools are preferred over metal
- Buyers who want three blade sizes without buying separate tools
Not for
- Anyone who requires dishwasher-safe tools
- Cooks who only grate one ingredient type and need just one blade
- Professional kitchens where high-volume, all-metal tools are standard
