Andrew James Premium Granite Pestle and Mortar Set, Ideal for Grinding Herbs, Spices, Nuts, Crushing Pills, Perfect Pesto & Marinades Sauces, Large 16cm Diameter, Essential Kitchen Accessory

I purchased this as a gift for my cooking enthusiast son in law.Firstly it is to replace a similar product only a far larger size. The look is good, and it is easy to Clean after use.The pouring spout is very useful, the previous one was just a bowl style, so when powdery items such as spices are ground together, the bowl style gave far less accuracy when emptying, no more messy work surfaces.The extra depth is also great when actually grinding, not only for dry items but also when liquid is added.The pestle is fairly small, the previous one was virtually the same siza as the bowl, I had reservations as to the effectiveness of a much smaller pestle but I need not have done. It is no less effective and can in some cases be better.The possible downside of the particular product is also probably, for some its positive point. As it is made from granite is a very solid product, but also very heavy. It is worth thinking about however, if the person whom will be using it hasarthritis or similar problems as it would make it less pleasurable than for those who find the weight unimportant. I do know my son in laws Mother falls into this category and is less keen.Personally I love the look and stability of the granite and recommend this product for all of its positives.

It is simply beautiful, practical and loved by adult sons, who like cooking and I just love it too and display it on the kitchen window. Wonderful design and craftsmanship. It is larger than normal ones and heavier than normal ones and that is exactly why I bought it and why I appreciate it. The pouring lip is a distinct advantage too.Thank you Mr. James.mum val

Arrived quickly and well packaged. I ordered 2 so one for my daughter. I have it on my work surface and use it daily to mash my garlic, ginger and lemon for my morning Nutribullet blast. It's sturdy and solid and does the job effortlessly, is a brilliant Large size and looks nice too. I love it and would highly recommend.

Having been a bit of a curry making buff for the past few years I had been struggling on with a small composite type mortar and pestle which I needed to do a weights session before using as it took that much effort!.....then a saw this one for sale on Amazon.I had been toying with the idea of just getting an electric grinder but no matter which one you chose there were always a few reviews moaning about them burning out.........so, I plummed for the Andrew James Granite Pestle and Mortar. And I'm glad I did. Firstly, the delivery is super fast mine arriving after just one working day. Secondly, it looks like and feels like a quality piece of kitchen equipment i.e. it is heavy, robust and looks great. And thirdly (but most importantly) is the utterly effortless way that spices and seeds are ground to a powder in no time. It literally feels like the pestle is doing all the work for you.....I ground peppercorns, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cardamom seeds, cloves and cinnamon all to a powder in seconds with a few turns of the pestle.I'm so impressed......

The product itself is fine. Just ignore the manual.Their no1 is start using it... this is wrong.They also say wash with soap... this is worse.**Helpful info**No1 Cure/season it before use, there are multiple ways of doing this but the best, I find, is white rice and a bit of water. Takes a few redo's and hours but then able to use without getting grime in you herbs. Any help you can find online, there are multiple videosNo2 wash only with water and air dry. Maybe dab a paper towel for the collecting water on the bottom for faster drying if needed.no3 For stains or smells redo the curing just make a white rice pasta rinse and repeat until happy.*The product *Good quality.Heavy but still slips, stick some antislip patches under it, or hold it down.The narrow bottom is a handy hold when porring something over to other bowls/containers.Used it for several things now. And my favourite thing is the flavour and strong smells you get from the items you working with.*My favourite thing to make*Ginger root was puree without much hooha, add a bit of water squished some more, pour in cup add hot water and honey. And BLAMO perfect tea for the flu season.

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We saw similar product in Zara home but due to weight we didn’t purchase in store, delivery was fast and product received as expected.

good looking and works well

Ni trop lourd, ni trop grand, ni trop petit, ni trop lisse. On peut travailler efficacement sans en mettre partout hors du bol. Le contact est très agréable et l'entretien vraiment facile et hygiénique. . Je redoutais le transport mais il était bien protégé. Un des meilleurs pilon que j'ai eu.

cumple totalmente su función y tiene un tamaño perfecto; eso sí: pesa un montón y puede rallarte la encimera si es algo delicada pq la base no lleva ningún tipo de protección; pero cumple totalmente con su propósito.

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Lo compré para mi madre que no encontraba uno así en el mercado convencional y está encantada.En cuanto a la durabilidad, no lo he evaluado ya que lo compré a finales de diciembre.

Très bon et beau mortier avec contenance impeccable , il fait très bien son travail de mortier pour l'instant utiliser pour de l'ail des épices et des graines ,satisfait de mon achat trône à la bonne place sur le plan de travail de ma cuisine ! bon rapport qualité prix ! livré rapidement avec un super emballage Merci Amazon