Its robust nature means it is able to withstand heavy and frequent use, and is ideal for crushing most things, from garlic to herbs and spices, making it long lasting. Ergonomic shape makes our mortar easy to use. A well-shaped pestle make grinding herbs easy into curved base of mortar saving your time! Iconic kitchen gadget for food preparation when making pastes, sauces, rubs, dressings, seasoning and more. Perfectly designed Pestle Mortar Set is great for grinding whole spices into a powder, also good for making small batches of puréed garlic, ginger, and other ingredients. The traditional design is perfect for just about any type of mashing in the kitchen