Using fresh herbs and spices in your cooking can enhance the flavor of your dishes, but how you prepare those seasonings matters if you want to experience their taste to the fullest. Manual grinding with a mortar and pestle brings out the flavor of whole spices and herbs without leaving them too fine the way that an automatic grinder can. With the handcrafted indian natural grey stone mortar and pestle set, getting delicious results from herbs and spices is easy, as this set takes the hard work out of manual grinding. The handcrafted indian natural grey mortar pestle stone is designed to make hand grinding herbs and spices an effortless task. The stout, tapered pestle stays easily in the hand, and it has the perfect striking surface to effectively grind. Painstakingly fashioned entirely by hand, the handcrafted indian natural grey stone mortar and pestle set shows off traditional indian craftsmanship to the fullest. Each set is made by a skilled artisan from agra, india, who goes to great lengths to ensure that every inch of both pieces is completely free of rough, sharp edges. This fabulous mortar and pestle is made out of a solid piece of marble. The wonderful characteristics of marble make each piece unique and special. Using a mortar and pestle is a centuries old method of food preparation that is still considered the best way of releasing the full, true flavors of herbs and spices. This solid round mortar and pestle is a gorgeous contemporary style white marble and features a felt lined base to protect work surfaces. Easily used by both home chefs and pharmacists.