Laevo Mortar and Pestle Large Set - Black Granite Stone Spice Grinder, 2.1 Cup Capacity, 5.5 Inches - Reversible Molcajete Mexicano - Guacamole, Spices - Large Mortar and Pestles Set

This is an awesome piece of kitchen equipment.It has two different bowls within the same block of stone which allows you to grind up spices using different methods. The pestle is a great weight and allows for smooth grinding motions.Pros:Well MadeCoarse enough to grind down all spicesNot to large that it becomes a pain to move aroundRubber mat is useful and keeps the product in placeLooks great on a counter topCons:Nothing really to complain about here.Overall it is an awesome product at a reasonable price!

The Laevo White Marble Mortar and Pestle Set (Large) is an exceptional kitchen tool that combines functionality with elegance. The marble construction is not only aesthetically pleasing but also incredibly durable. The solid weight of the mortar provides stability, making grinding spices, herbs, and even tougher ingredients like nuts and garlic a breeze. The pestle is comfortable to hold and has just the right heft to make crushing and grinding effortless.One of the standout features of this set is its versatility; it’s perfect for creating everything from spice blends to homemade pastes and sauces. The marble material is also easy to clean, and it doesn’t absorb odors or flavors, ensuring that your ingredients remain pure. The large size is perfect for preparing generous amounts, whether you're cooking for a family or a dinner party. This mortar and pestle set is a must-have for anyone serious about cooking.

Arrived in perfect condition, in 3 days to Hawaii, so that’s great. It is smaller than expected, but it's so heavy, that’s actually a good thing...if it were any bigger, I would have a hard time handling it. At 69, my hands aren't as strong as they used too be. It's so pretty, I love it. I came with extras, a cute little wooden spoon that works surprisingly well to scoop out dried herbs and other things and a little silicone mat to keep the molcajeté from moving around or scratching your counter. However, it's very smooth so I don't believe it would scratch anything. I've only used it on dried Mexican Oregano, so far, but it works very well in helping one achieve their desired coarseness for their dish. Sometimes you need a spice or herb coarse, medium or finely ground and this will accomplish all that. It says the larger end holds 2.1 cups, but mine only held about 1.75 cups of water, to the absolute very top. I don't see that being a problem. It's well made, pretty and I am very happy with it. I highly recommend it.

Wow, this is one serious piece of rock. In hindsight, I should have ordered the smaller size. I got the large (5.6'') dark marble version. It looks fantastic, and I like the modern style, so different from the typical "same as they've always been since the Bronze Age" mortar and pestle look.This thing is kind of the ultimate in mortar and pestles. I almost feel like I could grind up concrete in this thing. I like that it has a shallow side, which with the wider, flatter end of the pestle will be good for things like coriander and cumin seed and such.If your goal is more toward guacamole and masa usage instead of spice-grinder, you probably do want the large version, but in the granite, which is rougher, more toward a traditional molcajete. Though if you're all about guac and masa, you should probably just get an actual molcajete.Mine arrived without any damage. Unlike some prior reviewers, I got one that did not have any glue-patched cracks. I guess the manufacturer has stopped doing that in response to complaints, or I just got lucky. The box included a note to contact the mfr. for an immediate replacement if it arrives damaged. You just supply them a picture of the broken part. I would surmise you don't have to send it back to them. However, if you get one with a glued crack, I don't know if they'll respond the same way, and you might have to do an Amazon return if you don't trust the factory repair they did. Anyway, this IS natural stone; it will have some irregularities and imperfections. However, I find the grinding surfaces on each side of each tool to be even, effective, and exactly what I expected.This is definitely a gift-quality piece, appropriate for someone who cooks (for real, from scratch) a lot and for a family, and who is not arthritic or otherwise weakened, since this is a large, heavy piece. For a little ol' granny, or someone living alone in an apartment, a mortar and pestle half this size would be quite sufficient. If you need one for grinding medications, not for (or not just for) cooking, then get a steel one, since medicines should not get into food, but a stone m&p will retain some since it's porous at the microscopic level.

I love this mortar and pestle. It was packaged well and it is impressively large and in charge.It has two mortar "zones". One is large and you simply flip it over to use the smaller bowl. The pestle is similarly two-sided and you can use whichever end suits the particular purpose at hand.It also comes with a circular rubber/silicone pad that prevents the mortar from slipping.It's made of solid granite and I'm confident it will outlast me. It also looks great sitting on the counter.It weighs 2750 grams (6 lbs, 1 oz) so it's pretty solid. The pestle weighs 625 grams (1 lb, 6 ozs) so be careful not to drop it on your toes!

The m&p is very heavy solid and delivers a good crush on seeds and herbs to release flavor.Additional use: I couldn't find my nut cracker for Christmas nuts. The m&p was perfect. The walnuts, hazelnuts and almonds were easily taken out of their shells.The slip resistant mat really stabilizes the mortar and pestle.