A mortar and pestle is a kitchen device used since ancient times to prepare ingredients or substances by crushing and grinding them into a fine paste or powder. The mortar is a bowl, typically made of hardwood, ceramic, or stone. The pestle is a heavy and blunt club-shaped object, the end of which is used for crushing and grinding. The substance to be ground is placed in the mortar and ground, crushed or mixed using a pestle. Mortars and pestles have been used in cooking recipes and are also frequently associated with the profession of pharmacy due to their historical use in preparing medicines. Our Granite Mortar and Pestle Set is ideal for herbs and spices grinding before they are added to a recipe. Our granite mortar and pestle is handy for everything from cracking peppercorns and crushing tender herbs to making pesto and guacamole. Delicious Flavorful Salsa & Guacamole The Secret To More Flavor Pestles and mortars are one of the essential kitchen gadgets that are overlooked. Why? Because it's designed to break open and release the aromas and flavors of each ingredient. What may be just a few basil leaves can produce aromas that can be smelled from 20ft away when mashed and muddle inside the pestle and mortars. Have the ability to make your unique sauces, marinades, and much more. Take your flavors to the next level. If you haven't got one, you should ask yourself, "why?" Materials Granite & Marble Granite, Marble, or Stone type of mortars and pestles have more crushing weight behind them, while having a rougher irregular veined surface that makes easy work of a variety of jobs. Crushing Dried Chilli PepperHerbs & Spices Fibrous Ingredients Stainless Steel Durable rust-free material that is easy to clean and smooth. Works well with garlic, nuts, herbs, bread, and slight bruising ingredients. Durable Low Maintenance Bamboo & Wood Wooden type mortars and pestles are pores and great for allowing the flavors to linger in the bowl as it is used more and more. Great for spices, garlic, and sauces. Repeated Use For Similar PurposesHolds Flavor Chef's Flavor Inducing Tips: Season and break in your new mortar and pestle When reviving a brand new mortar and pestle, it is recommended to first wash and dry before using, but you can take an extra moment to cure and season it too. This will prevent small grains that may break off into your food and give it unpleasant gritty texture, especially the rougher stone materials. Curing: Rinse and dry the new mortar and pestleAdd some uncooked rice and start mashing. You can add a few teaspoons of water to prevent the rice from flying out.Make sure to use the pestle and work its way up the sides. Once the rice turns into flower consistency, dump it out and repeat at least two more times. Rinse and dry. Now your mortar and pestle should be noticeably smoother and less gritty. It's now ready for use. Seasoning : After curing the mortar and pestle, you can choose to season your tool with your choice of flavors. Simply add the desired ingredients and mash into a paste (add more salt as needed to thin out the mixture). Spread the paste trough out and let it sit and marinate for a few hours before rinsing. Common natural oils seasoning ingredients Garlic Chilli Peppers Salt Nuts Double sided adhesive felt, or rubber pads can be attached to the feet for models without rubber feet for a quieter experience. (not included) Light Colors Dark Colors Molcajete Style Molcajete Champion Beige Marble Mortar and Pestle with Anti-Slip Silicone Buying Options Buying Options Buying Options Buying Options Buying Options Buying Options Customer Reviews — — — 4.5 out of 5 stars 372 4.5 out of 5 stars 372 4.6 out of 5 stars 125 Price — no data — no data — no data — no data — no data — no data Materials Marble, Ceramic, Granite Marble, Ceramic, Granite lava stone Marble Granite Marble + Silicone Sizes 4 ~ 5.5 Inches 4 ~ 6.5 Inches 7.9 Inches 4.5 Inches 4.7 Inches 5.5 Great For All-purpose spices, sauces, and herbs All-purpose spices, sauces, and herbs Larger party size dipping sauce, salsa, guacamole All-purpose spices, sauces, and herbs All-purpose spices, sauces, and herbs All-purpose spices, sauces, and herbs Color Light Dark lava stone White Marble Cream Yellow White/Black Includes Both Mortar & Pestle ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Take Flavors To The Next Level ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Stainless Steel Bamboo Round Cutting Board Rectangular Cutting Board Wine Chiller / Utensil Crock Paper Towel Holder Add To Basket Add To Basket Add To Basket Buying Options Add To Basket Buying Options Customer Reviews 4.4 out of 5 stars 203 4.2 out of 5 stars 156 4.5 out of 5 stars 120 4.4 out of 5 stars 102 4.6 out of 5 stars 94 4.4 out of 5 stars 52 Price £22.37£22.37 £17.99£17.99 £46.13£46.13 — no data £24.99£24.99 — no data Materials Stainless Steel Bamboo Marble Marble Marble Marble + Wood Sizes 3.5 ~ 4 Inch 5 Inches 12 Inch 12x16 Inch 5x7 Inch 6 Inch Great For All-purpose spices, sauces, and herbs Dedicated flavor Marble Pastry Board Marble Pastry Board Wine Cooler Chiller, Kitchen Tool Crock Paper Towel Roll Dispenser Color Stainless Steel Bamboo White/Black White/Black White/Black White Includes Both Mortar & Pestle ✓ ✓ no data no data no data no data Take Flavors To The Next Level ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ no data Mixing Cover ✓ no data no data no data no data no data