•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 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 love