Basalt Pestle & Mortar
£38.00
A basalt pestle and mortar — a kitchen tool of volcanic stone with a weight, surface texture, and effectiveness that resin and ceramic alternatives cannot match.
Basalt pestle and mortars have a long history in culinary cultures around the world for a simple reason: the natural roughness of volcanic stone provides exceptional grinding effectiveness, and the weight of the material does much of the work so the cook does not have to.
The dark, dense surface of basalt develops character with use — the oils and aromatics of the spices, herbs, and ingredients ground in it season the stone over time, adding to both its effectiveness and its appeal as a kitchen object worth keeping on the counter.
Functional and genuinely beautiful in its own right, it is the kind of kitchen tool that earns a permanent position through daily use rather than occasional display.
| Height | 10cm |
|---|---|
| Width | 13cm |
| Depth | 13cm |
