Lab supplies
Porcelain Mortar & Pestle Set — 5 oz (150 ml) Heavy-Duty Grinder
Reviews
4.1/ 5
Brand EISCO
- 5 stars 5
- 4 stars 2
- 3 stars 1
- 2 stars 0
- 1 star 1
Product description
Designed for both laboratory and culinary tasks, this set contains a single porcelain mortar and a matching pestle. The mortar has high walls to keep contents contained while crushing and comes with a spout to make pouring or transferring crushed material straightforward.
Both pieces are crafted from solid porcelain. The mortar’s inner grinding surface and the pestle’s rounded tip are left unglazed to provide a textured surface for efficient grinding and crushing of herbs, spices, seeds, nuts, grains, pills and powdered chemicals.
Built for durability, the heavier porcelain construction resists chips and cracks and the broader, flat base improves stability to reduce tipping during use. The mortar holds approximately 5 ounces (150 ml) and measures about 3.7 inches across and 3 inches high. The pestle is roughly 4.7 inches long with a rounded end about 1.2 inches in diameter.
The compact footprint makes it easy to store and practical for small batches. Its pour spout simplifies moving ground material into containers or measuring vessels. Ideal when a coarse-to-fine grind is required in small quantities.
Pros
- Unglazed interior and pestle tip for effective grinding
- Solid porcelain construction that resists chipping
- Compact size with pour spout for easy transfer
Cons
- Limited 5 oz capacity may be small for larger batches
- Pestle size can feel too small for some users
- May require initial seasoning to avoid particulate shed
VerdictA sturdy, small-capacity porcelain grinding set that performs well for fine pulverizing tasks. The unglazed interior surfaces help reduce slipping while crushing, and the pour spout makes transferring powders simple. Keep in mind the compact size and the need to condition the surface before heavy kitchen use.
Reviews
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Charles H. Caban 5/5
Ceramic Grinder
Works well for pulverizing kitchen spices.
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CMYK Josh 5/5
Robust and reliable
Feels heavy-duty. Interior and pestle tip are unglazed for effective grinding. Arrived intact and has withstood several dishwasher runs. Would purchase again.
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kfsurvivor 5/5
Exactly the size I wanted
First arrived broken but replaced quickly. Lovely piece and ideal size for my needs.
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Dogs4Pals 5/5
Great for home herbs
I grind my garden herbs with it. Performs well and cleans up easily.
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emac 5/5
Well constructed
Small, well-made set. No complaints—does the job.
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Focus102 1/5
Leaves porcelain residue
I've found white dust in the food after two weeks of use. Not suitable for kitchen use in my experience.
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Nera Dorvisun 4/5
Sturdy and well packed
Solid mortar; interior requires some seasoning but smooths out with use.
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Thatmom 3/5
Pestle too small
Grip is weak for my hands; doesn't provide enough leverage. Cute but not practical for heavy use.
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Ronaldtrinho 4/5
Potions-like fun
Pestle arrived damaged but was replaced quickly. Nice set—slightly small for my routines, but I enjoy using it.
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