NATURAL GRANITE: This mortar and pestle is made of solid uncoated granite. The untreated rough interior features a coarse finish to facilitate grinding, and the tall walls won't let ingredients escape. This food prep accessory is an ancient kitchen tool used to enhance flavors in traditional Mexican, Indian, and Italian cooking. CREATE TRADITIONAL AUTHENTIC DISHES: The Cilio mortar and pestle is a professional grade, essential kitchen accessory! This natural stone grinding tool can easily replace your large, expensive electric mixers and blenders. By using it to crush your spices or herbs, you can create more authentic dishes with traditional textures, flavors, and aromas. Perfect to make your favorite fresh wet or dry spice rub. QUALITY GRANITE PESTLE & MORTAR: This natural stone mortar and pestle set measures 5" tall with a 5.25" diameter. This solid granite set is naturally durable. The pestle is long, heavy, and perfectly shaped to enable you to achieve a firm, comfortable grip when grinding. EASY TO USE & LOW MAINTENANCE: Because this mortar and pestle set is 100% granite and the interiors are unpolished, it is important to wash the set thoroughly with water before your first use. This traditional food prep tool is easy to clean and easy to care for. Simply handwash the set with tap water and mild soap and lay it out to dry completely. Do not wash this natural stone grinding set in the dishwasher. CILIO TRADITION OF QUALITY: Cilio, a partner of Frieling for more than two decades, is well known for making quality tabletop, serving, and bar accessories. They place great emphasis on combining timeless design and functionality to bring you the highest quality products, and this philosophy of greatness runs throughout their entire product line.
