{"product_id":"aprilla-soapstone-pestle-mortar-grey","title":"Aprilla Soapstone Pestle \u0026 Mortar - Grey","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a small pestle and mortar made from 100% soapstone in grey, with a polished surface that feels smooth under the hand. The mortar is 10cm across and 7.5cm tall, a rounded bowl on a footed base with a gently flared rim. The pestle measures 3cm by 9.5cm and has a rounded knob at the top for your palm to press on. Soapstone is a soft natural stone with a faintly soapy feel. It weighs 1.19KG, so the mortar has real heft for its size and stays put while you work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mortar this size is for small jobs: a spoonful of cumin or coriander seeds, a few peppercorns, a clove or two of garlic with salt, or a pinch of dried herbs for a rub. We see it as the one to reach for when you want spices freshly ground for a single curry or a tray of roast vegetables, rather than a big batch of pesto. It suits a compact kitchen, a cook who likes to grind as they go, or anyone setting up a first kitchen. It is small enough to sit on an open shelf or beside the hob without taking over the worktop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts surface is finished with a polish, which gives the stone a soft sheen rather than a rough, raw face. It does not go in the dishwasher, the microwave or the oven, so wash it by hand after use and dry both pieces before you put the pestle back in the bowl. The styling props shown are not included. Our practical note: keep it out on the worktop next to your spice jars. A grey stone bowl sits easily beside wood, ceramic or brass, and you are far more likely to grind whole spices fresh when the mortar is already within reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable class=\"spec_table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMortar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight 7.5cm, Diameter 10cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePestle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3cm by 9.5cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Soapstone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDishwasher safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicrowave safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOven safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFood safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.19KG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eFrequently Asked\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the pestle and mortar made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth the mortar and the pestle are 100% soapstone in grey, with a polished finish that feels smooth in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it go in the dishwasher?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It does not go in the dishwasher, the microwave or the oven, so wash it by hand and dry it after each use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is the mortar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mortar is 10cm across and 7.5cm tall, and the pestle measures 3cm by 9.5cm, so it suits small amounts of spices, seeds and herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the pestle included with the mortar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The pestle comes with the mortar, and it has a rounded knob at the top to press into with your palm as you grind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow heavy is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt weighs 1.19KG, which gives a small mortar like this a steady, solid feel on the worktop while you grind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creative Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53412714479883,"sku":"82068572","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8993\/3835\/files\/00_82068572.jpg?v=1791027229","url":"https:\/\/niori.co.uk\/products\/aprilla-soapstone-pestle-mortar-grey","provider":"Niori","version":"1.0","type":"link"}