Great Mortar and Pestle
928362
This mortar and pestle is exactly as described, large, heavy, nice and smooth on the inside, kind of rustic on the outside.  Very economical.  It's good for a lifetime, I can't imagine having to replace it. Just make sure you put it on a towel so you don't scratch your counter top.
1410767
Nicer and heavier then it looks in the photo -  nice size and both the mortar and pestle are nice and heavy for grinding up (I use it for grinding dog meds).... love it and a good buy
695664
For good sauces, this little mortor and pestle is just right. Vegetables to me are not satisfying, or were not until I learned to pick fresh herbs from my garden and mix them up with butter to dribble over the vegetables. Now I am a huge enthusiast. It is such fun to mash up the herbs with the pestle which is just rough enough to mash them satisfactorily. It's like discovering a whole new world of textures and flavors. What could be better? The motor and pestle are easy to hold onto while you mash away, a great size for a good sauce and easy to clean. They sit on my counter in a place of honor. I suppose one day I will tuck them away in a cabinet, but right now they are out where I can grab them and concoct something wonderful for supper.
3181551
Nice little mortar and pestle. I chose this ceramic material because stone pestles chip away and leaves little rocks in the grind and wood pestles aren't durable and may leave a taste in the grind. This material is affordable, durable, it leaves no residue in the food and is easy to clean.
3834144
I am a herbalist and own a mortar and pestle that is brass but really wanted a stone one.  I did lots of research before choosing the Casa Maria one.  It is beautiful and sits on my countertop.  The weight of over 14 pounds and the flat bottom means it does not move when grinding.  The rough inside makes it easier to grind your herbs, spices, whatever.  I believe leverage would be better and easier to grind  had the manufacturer made the pestle longer.  To me this is the best set on the market at any price.
2084989
Dimensions mortar bowl outside diameter 5.5" inside diameter 4.25" , height 4 1/8" , mortar inside depth bottom to rim 2.50", now for pestle 6.25" length and 1.5" wide on the grinding end and 1" on the top handle end. Well I got mixed reviews about this one and I am glad I still ordered it and got it, the price is not that off if you get free shipping. I like using mortar and pestles, got several in different styles some white oak, olive wood, some other wood and a Mexican volcanic rock, a smaller marble one and a large Thai granite one. This one is in the middle size range as the Thai one I got dwarfs this one when you put them next to each other. It is a very pretty mortar and pestle very nice color its not that heavy you can move it around with ease unless you got weak arms or you are not used to carrying anything. It is machine made in China but with a very good quality control it is polished on the outside and raw or naked on the inside, the pestle is polished except for the grinding end. You get better grinding with a raw finish or unfinished surface. I am very happy with it and I do like my large Thai one it fits more ingredients but this one is perfect for daily use and enough to do the necessary grinding in your kitchen, plus it is so pretty to look at. I don't regret buying, it has become one of my favorite mortar and pestles out of the several I have. ***Note on bottom of mortar there is the name Jamie Oliver 2 engraved on it, don't know it might be the second edition or improved design of the mortar and pestle, don't know.
2904101
Grinding spices is SOOO much easier on this behemoth than other mortar & pestles I've used in the past.  The base stays put; the food doesn't fly outside the bowl; and the surface is textured enough to break down hard seeds from lateral friction alone.  No "pounding" necessary -- though it will also pound like a champ, if you're into that.
3169899
Wanted a small mortar & pestle for herbs & spices - it's perfect & I even leave it on the counter because it's nice looking too.
3264995
Perfect size and excellent grinding surface; I agree with a previous reviewer that the residual powder does tend to stick to the bottom of the mortar but it's quite easy to brush off. I can grind large pills into powder for my cat in mere seconds. In my initial order the pestle was broken, but I returned the item and ordered a replacement. The seller did offer to replace the pestle for me, but I didn't see the e-mail till afterward.
3605942
This is an excellent granite morter and pestle. I use it to grind spices and make guacamole. Very solid and heavy. Should last a lifetime. I like that it has a high friction stone surface so that it really can grind spices well. Also like it is simply made of granite so is sustainable. Good price. I use a rubber mat under it so I don't scratch my counter or table when using. I highly recommend the IMUSA USA MEXI-2011M Granite Molcajete 8-Inch.
4798972
This is a very good granite mortar and pestle.  It can pulverize almost anything.  My only problem is that the outside is glazed and the inside is not glazed, which gives it a strange appearance.
822604
This mortar & pestle is great.  I actually ordered a few at a time to see which I liked best and this is the one I am keeping.  I especially like how solid it feels compared to the others.  I don't feel like I am going to accidentally break it.  The sides of the mortar are thick and the pestle is large and heavy.  The bowl of the mortar is wide with lots of surface area at the bottom for grinding.  The bottom also has a rough texture which I found the others didn't, which makes grinding so much easier.  I am completely satisfied with this product, especially for the price.  Believe it or not, this one is actually the cheapest m&p I ordered and it's the one that I feel is the best quality. I will be returning the others and keeping this one.
2967167
We used the mortar and pestle today to grind poppy seeds.  It did a great job.  The inside has a rough finish on the bottom and sides so the grinding went very smoothly.  It is a heavy mortar so doesn't slide around.  I will definitely use this to grind other items.  The granite is nice and it is pretty heavy.  The size is perfect as you wouldn't want it any smaller.  Great item!!!!!
1399460
Really like this Mortar and Pestle Porcelain!  They also have quick delivery which I love!
1017880
Recently became interested in cooking, and so discovered a need (or want) for a mortar and pestle...  I considered granite (too expensive), marble (acidic things can hurt it), porcelain (fear of breakage), and stainless steel (would it be hard enough?).  I'm happy to say that this little model fits my needs quite well, so far.  The mortar has a small rubber base-ring which provides firm stability as you hold it in place.  The pestle has some weight to it and with pepper corns I give them a flattening crush first, using a bit of downward force.  Then, once crushed, using a circular motion grinds the pepper as course or as fine as I wish, with not much effort or time.  After use, hand washing is a breeze, or washed in a dishwasher.  It looks good on my counter top, and there is something wonderful about freshly ground spices.  I recommend it.
2886655
Very good food grade mortar & pestle.  I use it to grind supplements that come in tablet form.  The interior is not 100% smooth, but this is not something you are using in a pharmacy or lab.  Should have no problem with tough food items, like pepper seeds, when making salsas or whatever.  Cleans up very easily!
3690422
I've been wanting a mortar and pestle but didn't want to spend a lot.  These are heavy and I like the three sizes.