Before using, season the mortar with white rice, followed by garlic then cumin with salt and pepper
Unpolished mortar interior and pestle tip for effective grinding
Solid Granite mortar and pestle allows for quickly crushing spices, herbs and more
Rinse with warm water and air dry, do not use soap
Gray color coordinates with your kitchen decor
Description
Whether you’re honing your guacamole-making craft or simply love an authentic display for your savory appetizers, the Mortar and Pestle from Cole & Mason preps and serves your dips, dressings and sauces in classy, culinary style. A granite construction makes it easy for you to crush herbs and spices for flavorful pesto sauce or hummus, while the gray color seamlessly blends with the rest of your kitchen décor. Whether you treat it as a molcajete or use it to craft your own spice blends, this mortar and pestle set is a fine companion in your journey to culinary prowess.
Cole and Mason's Granite Mortar & Pestle is not only attractive but also hard wearing and will stand the test of time. Made completely of durable granite, this mortar and pestle is heavy, balanced and can withstand the pounding and grinding necessary to extract the most flavor out of herbs and spices. And since granite is non-porous, spices and oils will not be absorbed into the stone so they obtain their true flavor and strength. The choice of herbs and spices available today brings bold new flavors and colors into the kitchen. To help food lovers get the most from these ingredients, Cole and Mason offers a wide range of herb and spice items. Cole & Mason, part of the DKB Group, has been designing and developing kitchenware from its head office in England for almost a century. It has a well-established salt and pepper range, with a product for every job, from cooking to serving and eating, including manual and electronic mills, simple shakers and salt pigs (salt keepers), all manufactured with the highest quality materials and available in a wide choice of finishes.
Weight: 4.08 Pounds
Piece 1 Dimensions: 5.12 Inches (L) x 1 Inches (W)
Piece 2: 5.12 Inches (L) x 5.12 Inches (W) x 3.15 Inches (H) x 5.12 Inches (D)
Capacity (Volume): 8 Ounces
Material: Granite
Care & Cleaning: Spot or Wipe Clean
TCIN: 53440304
UPC: 054067111834
Item Number (DPCI): 070-05-4896
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 5.51 inches length x 5.87 inches width x 6.15 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 4.72 pounds
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest.
Q: Is the bowl made from a solid piece of granite or made from crushed granite and formed into a bowl?
submitted by Pri - 8 years ago
A: The mortar and pestle is made from solid granite.
submitted byCole & Mason - 3 years ago
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Q: Why don't you include the care/washing instructions? They should be in the box!!
submitted by Kim - 4 months ago
A: Hello,
In the specifications it states
Care & Cleaning: Spot or Wipe Clean
submitted byCole & Mason - 20 days ago
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Q: What are the individual weights of the mortar and the pestle parts? (Not looking for the combined weight)
submitted by Scootley - 2 years ago
A: Hello, the pestle is 12 oz and the mortar is just under 3 pounds.
submitted byCole & Mason - 2 years ago
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Q: Does it have felt or another material on the bottom?
submitted by JM - 2 years ago
A: No, there is a polished bottom but no other material.
submitted byCole & Mason - 2 years ago
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Q: How long is the pestle?
submitted by NN - 5 years ago
A: The pestle is 5.1 inches
submitted byDKB Household - 5 years ago
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Q: What’s best way to season it?
submitted by DC - 5 years ago
A: When you first get your set, you might notice some loose grit particles. To prevent these from ending up in your food, you can place a small handful of white rice in the mortar, add a tablespoon of water, and grind the mixture into a paste. Work the rice paste around every inner surface of the mortar. Rinse and repeat a few times until there is no longer any loose debris.
submitted byDKB Household - 5 years ago
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Q: Is it Cooked white rice or dry rice?
submitted by Suzy - 5 years ago
A: Hi, you'll want to use dry rice. Thank you
submitted byDKB Household - 5 years ago
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Q: Does it need to be seasoned?
submitted by menumom - 5 years ago
A: It doesn't hurt to have the mortar and pestle seasoned brand new. Make sure you clean without soap and just wipe clean.
This mortar and pestle set is praised for its heavy design, making it effective for grinding and mashing various ingredients. Guests appreciate its aesthetic appeal, solid construction, and ease of use, making it a valuable addition to any kitchen. While some noted minor issues like size and seasoning requirements, the overall functionality and quality have left many satisfied, making it a worthwhile investment for culinary enthusiasts.
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71 recommendations
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30 May, 2026Verified purchase
Good mortar and pestle
Good, heavy design, grinds and powders well.
Jenn
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13 April, 2026Verified purchase
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It is the perfect size, but I received a chipped mortar. I grinded rice and you can see where the mortar is damaged. It's hard to see on the wet one. I am waiting to get a replacement and will update after receiving it.
Zee
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13 January, 2026Verified purchase
Beautiful addition to the kitchen!
Beautiful to look at and eff This Mortar and Pestle functions and looks great. It is properly weighted so it won't move around and makes a stunning statement on the countertop. So happy I ordered it.
patimco
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24 November, 2025Verified purchase
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Very good product.
Precy
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5 out of 5 stars
12 May, 2025
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Promising
While I have not used this product, it looks well built and promising.
APS
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20 April, 2025Verified purchase
Beautiful
Honestly, this was such a good investment for mashing and grinding just about any spice I can think of. It's different than a molcajete but for my current needs, I think it's great!
Mia
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5 out of 5 stars
8 April, 2025
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A great product!
I bought this for my friend as a gift and she absolutely loves it. Great weight, pestle fits her hand, and she likes the smooth exterior (easier on her hands). High quality item--10 out of 10!
Sara
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4 out of 5 stars
3 March, 2025
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Item is ok website and review process are horrible
First M&P, wish decent seasoning info came w/item.
SW
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20 May, 2023Verified purchase
So easy and usefull using it. I grind saffron and it's perfect for it.
Easy and useful to use
Laleh
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10 May, 2023Verified purchase
Great Mortar
this mortar comes with a pestle it hold approximately 1 cup volume. it does an amazing job grinding different foods. i love it. it's easy to clean too. only reason I give 4 stars is because I wish it was a little bigger for the price and but I would buy this again
Christine
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16 March, 2023Verified purchase
Love my new kitchen implement!
I've always wanted a pestle and this one is great!
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28 September, 2022Verified purchase
Every home needs one
This is just what I was looking for! Worked amazing to make a Garlic paste for a recipe I was making. Doing the garlic this way added so much flavor to the dish! Highly recommend
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25 August, 2022Verified purchase
Great quality but a bit small
I have purchased this for myself and as gifts for others. It is nice and solid while being fairly easy to store. The only downside is it is a bit small and can't make large quantities of things like pesto or chile pastes
Adam S
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29 July, 2022Verified purchase
Handy Tool
A handy tool in the kitchen to grind small amounts of spices when a blender is not the best option. I love it. It is heavy enough to grind and at the same time light enough to kerp it in the kitchen counter.
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5 out of 5 stars
28 July, 2022
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Well Ground
So far, I love this tool. Gets at salt rocks and peppercorns with just the right amount of controlled effort. I like the weight of it.
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3 June, 2022Verified purchase
Amazing
This item is amazing no dislikes
LL
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2 April, 2022
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These work very well. I was skeptical whether they would add value on top of just putting a tray under the herb pot / repotting the herbs and watering them. They do: they last longer and are more stylish than having a supermarket herb pot out on the open. They are absolutely not necessary if you don't mind watering your herbs every couple of days, but I normally forget, and these last about a week so I'm very happy I have them.
Borbala
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5 out of 5 stars
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16 February, 2022Verified purchase
Heavy duty, solid, great quality
This is a nice heavy solid set. If you weren’t sure take this as your sign to buy it! Also it’s a lot cheaper than most places I’ve seen it currently.
Happy customer
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31 January, 2022Verified purchase
Bought to mash up food for my 9 month old
Its perfect! Its great quality, heavy, durable. Mashed up everything with ease.
Mlynn
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19 January, 2022Verified purchase
Great Quality
I love the weight, look and feel of my new molcajete. It does require conditioning as do all new mortar and pestles and I couldn’t be happier with it.