Keep your food well-seasoned and delicious with the Cole & Mason Granite Mortar & Pestle for Herbs & Spices in Gray. This 4-pound 5.5 stone grinding bowl and pestle is not only attractive but also strong enough to stand the test of time. Made completely of durable granite this small pestle and mortar is heavy balanced and can withstand the pounding and grinding necessary to extract the most flavor out of herbs and spices. The unpolished mortar interior and pestle tip effectively grind your herbs. Since granite is non-porous spices and oils will not be absorbed into the stone ensuring your spices and oils retain their true flavor and strength. For easy cleanup rinse with warm water and air dry; do not use soap.