Granite mortar pestle; infuse new appetizing blends of fresh or dried spices and herbs into your favorite recipes * Premium quality granite mortar is heavy, well balanced and suitable for rigorous pounding and grinding * The pestle design allows for easy maneuvering and effortless grinding * Granite?s non-porous quality allows for extracting the oils from herbs and spices without these oils being absorbed into the stone * Polished granite exterior is easy to clean