They're not just decorative—they're essential kitchen tool. E-liu's Mortar & Pestle will help you to create wonderful, healthy foods and bring out the essential oils, and flavor essences of your herbs and spices, in a natural way. See what a difference toasting and grinding your own spices makes with this modern mortar and pestle from E-liu, made with porcelain and bamboo wood. Sturdy Porcelain and Bamboo Made Heavy porcelain mortar stays steady while you grind. The wooden handle is shaped for a secure, comfortable grip. Can be used for both wet and dry mixtures. Efficient Grinding The mortar features an unpolished interior with a rough texture that helps you efficiently grind garlic, spices and fresh herbs, it is also the best tool for crushing pills. Nice Addition to Your Kitchen Cute and functional. Essential tool for kitchen prep work. Perfect Housewarming Gift, birthday gift, teacher gift etc. Read more Learn to Use a Mortar and Pestle Place your ingredients in the mortar and hold it in place with one hand. Hold the pestle in your fist with a firm but comfortable grip. Don’t slam your pestle down and wind it all around—rock and smash your ingredients in the mortar instead. To rock, go around the pestle with the mortar to gather any ingredients that have climbed up the sides, then push them into the middle and bear down. Grind until you've reached your preferred consistency. Read more Pretty Easy to Clean Easy clean up and doesn't stain. Dishwasher safe. Read more Release the full, true flavor of herbs and spices. Our ceramic mortar and pestle set is perfect for pulverizing and grinding herbs and spices into seasoning pastes and spice blends. Plus, it's great for grinding other foods, such as nuts or avocados for guacamole. Read more