Stop settling for pre-ground spices that taste flat. This black granite mortar and pestle helps unlock deeper aroma and richer flavour by grinding ingredients right before you cook. The textured, unpolished bowl and pestle tip create the friction you want for efficient grinding — whether you’re working with peppercorns and cumin, or building a bold garlic-herb paste.
Designed with thick walls and a stable, heavyweight base, it stays steady on the counter while you grind. With a generous capacity, it’s perfect for weeknight marinades, homemade spice blends, guacamole, chimichurri, pesto, and more — great for home bakers, small-batch makers, and professional kitchens alike.
Key Features
- Solid black granite for a durable, substantial feel and steady grinding
- Unpolished interior and pestle tip for better grip and faster breakdown of ingredients
- Large capacity (approx. 3 cup / 20 oz) for sauces, pastes, and spice blends
- Comfortable, controlled grinding with a pestle designed for strong contact inside the bowl
- Works well for wet and dry ingredients: spices, herbs, aromatics, and homemade pastes
Specifications
- Material: Granite
- Bowl size: 14 cm (about 5.5 in)
- Dimensions: 5.91" x 5.91" x 4.13"
- Includes: 1 mortar, 1 pestle
Care & First Use
Before first use, season by grinding white rice, then garlic, then cumin with a pinch of salt and pepper. To clean, rinse with warm water and air dry. Avoid soap. For deeper cleaning or odour removal, grind dry white rice and rinse.
Many products we sell at Gusta Supplies are exactly what we use in class -- authentic ingredients and professional-grade tools used in high end hotels and restaurants. We hope you enjoy using these products as much as our chefs favour them.
Inventory Last Updated: Jun 04, 2026
