Kota Japan 6” Heavy Granite 2 Cup Mortar & Pestle Natural Stone Molcajete Bowl and Grinder Set for Spices, Herbs, Seasonings, Pastes, Pesto and Guacamole. Release Your Favorite Flavors! Great Gift!

Good mortar

It’s got to be the heaviest well-made, mortar and pedestal. I’ve ever had it grinds up everything. I’m so glad I purchased this one because their cells and some of them and you will be too sturdy. I’ve dropped it and it didn’t even break it, though I ain’t gonna lie.

I bought this natural granite mortar & pestle as a gift for my "chef-y" husband. He loves having it on hand to grind his own spices. When not in use...it makes a beautiful statement piece on a counter or shelf in your kitchen. Well made, very heavy and I felt like a great value.

Item to be used for grinding spice

According to my scale the mortar (the bowl part) is 2331g or just over 5 pounds and it holds 436g of water or just over 15 ounces - not quite the 2 cups advertised but close enough for me.Comes with just the tool - no text that would give hints on cleaning or how to "season" it.Very solid feeling. Easy to clean. Smooth button but I am sure it would scratch a glass or plastic surface - I set it on a grippy silicone mat.The Kota Japan name is clearly misleading - this is an Arizona based company and the tool is clearly labeled as being made in China.

Sister loves it, says it’s good quality and has held up well.

This stone mortar is great! Way easier to use compared to the wood one I had prior.

Needs to be cleaned well, for food prep. That being said, I bought mine for other purposes, to grind minerals to a fine powder.