IMUSA USA LIS-005W Jumbo Mortar with Pestle, Wood

I a couple of these mortar and pestle sets to use in my herbalism classes, and they have been a wonderful addition to our apothecary work. The craftsmanship is beautiful— solid, and grounding to hold. It has a weight that feels just right in the hands, and it’s clearly made from quality wood. That said, these are handmade wood products and not flawless. I’ve included an additional photo highlighting a few imperfections—like a visible seam line and a slightly rougher edge near the base. These don’t bother me at all, especially since I teach with a strong emphasis on natural materials and the beauty of imperfection. But if you’re looking for a pristine, machine-perfect piece, it’s worth knowing. Functionally, it works beautifully. In class, we use it to gently break up dried herbs and flowers for tea blends, oils, and salts. I appreciate that the wooden surface doesn’t over-pulverize—just bruises and breaks herbs in a way that keeps their character intact. I included two additional photos with a half-pint canning jar for size reference: one inside the bowl to show volume, and one beside it to show height. It’s the perfect size for small-batch work and very easy to store. If you love working with your hands, appreciate wood grain and character, and want a tool that feels as grounded as the plants you’re working with, I think you’ll love this. I’ll likely buy a few more for my students.

Very satisfied with the quality, the size and the speed in shipping. Will definitely be a repeat customer for myself and clients.

This is the best MOrtar pestal I purchased as I used ones made of Wood and they eventually crack. It is small but works great. Need a larger version of this type.

Very pretty, sturdy, the outer shape of it is about the same size as my preferred cereal bowls. In other words, it fits in perfectly with my kitchen. Now I can grind custom spice mixes and avoid commercial products that have my allergen in them. Thanks so much!

I’ve been using the IMUSA USA Small Polished Mortar and Pestle (3.75”, Granite) for a few weeks now, and overall, I’m very pleased with it. It’s a compact but solid tool that feels heavy and well-made right out of the box. The polished granite has a nice smooth finish, especially on the inside, which makes it easier to clean compared to rougher, unpolished mortars. It also gives it a sleek, modern look that I don’t mind leaving out on the counter. This set is ideal for grinding up spices, seeds, and small amounts of herbs or garlic. I use it mostly to crush peppercorns, make spice blends, and even to muddle garlic and ginger for marinades. It does a great job with dry ingredients, and with a little patience, it works well with slightly moist items too. That said, it is quite small—so if you're planning to make guacamole, pesto, or larger batches of anything, this probably isn’t the right size. It’s really more for light, everyday prep work. Also, like most granite mortars, there’s a bit of grit in the beginning, so I recommend seasoning it first by grinding some dry rice to remove any stone dust or loose particles. In short, this is a well-crafted and attractive little mortar and pestle that’s perfect for small kitchen tasks. It’s not a workhorse for large-scale prep, but for quick grinding jobs and adding a touch of traditional cooking to your routine, it’s a great buy. I’m giving it 4 stars only because of its size limitations, but the quality is definitely there.

Works well. Sturdy piece of wood.

This is very well built, heavy marble, nice mottled color. However, the pestle is a bit too big for the size of the grinding hole, somewhat restricting grinding motions. Most of all, the bottom of the pestle and the entire interior of the receptacle for herbs, tablets, whatever you want to grind, are rough surfaces, not smooth. As a result, the powders from our tablets stick to the pestle and the bottom of the grinding surface, and we lose quite a bit. We have to scrape it off with a knife to get the powders out, and it's not easy to get those surfaces clean when washing them. They must be washed after every use. We much prefer other mortar and pestles we have used which have smooth grinding surfaces and don't cause these annoying issues. We're going to find another one to replace this one as a result.

A Mortar or Pilón has multiple uses in a kitchen. For the plantain lovers is the perfect tool for Mofongo. If you are not sure what a Mofongo is, find a recipe, make it once and you’ll be hooked. You’ll never live without a Pilón ever.

Muy Buen mortero para cosas pequeñas, yo en lo personal lo uso para ajos, chiles y pimienta, de muy buena calidad y combina perfecto con el granito

I got it in very good quality

للأسف وجدته مكسور

So cuteeeeee

Estou super satisfeito com o lrproduto oduto, muito bom.