The 6 Best Mortars and Pestles of 2024, Tested & Review

September 20,2024

For grinding foods, nothing beats a good mortar and pestle. Here are our favorite models we tested—plus some history on the tool.

The 6 Best Mortars and Pestles of 2024, Tested & Review

The Best Mortars and Pestles

Mortars and Pestles have been around for thousands of years, long before kitchens existed. They do the job of crushing, grinding and powdering herbs, grains, spices, nuts, roots, teas and all kinds of healthy eats. This style of grinding releases flavor best in seeds, herbs and garlic.

Porcelain Mortar and Pestle - Set of 3

A kitchen must-have: Mortar and pestle set (Mortero de cocina - mortar and pestle - molcajete or guacamole bowl and pestle) has been used for THOUSANDS of years as THE way to crush, grind and powder herbs and dry spices. Contrary to an electric grinder or crusher, the age-old, durable, traditional manual grinding method ensures that all cooking ingredients bring out their full flavor and aroma profiles, allowing you to further control their texture and make delicious, chunk-free dishes.

ChefSofi Mortar and Pestle Set - Unpolished Heavy Granite for Enhanced

Shoppers Love the HiCoup Mortar and Pestle Set

BUILT TO LAST, This thick, chunky solid stone grinder is individually carved by hand from 1 solid piece of naturally formed granite. Your heavy duty guacamole bowl grinder will look great on any countertop and will do for many years to come. Home made, fresh delicious guacamole, pesto and more can be made on demand with this granite mortar and pestle set in the comfort of your home.

Mortar & Pestle Set (Black Granite) for Your Kitchen

Solid Granite, Designer-Edition Square Mortar & Pestle - ImportFood

My Mortar and Pestle - David Lebovitz

Marble Mortar & Pestle

The Best Mortars and Pestles

The 7 Best Mortar and Pestle Sets of 2024, Tested & Reviewed

ChefSofi Mortar and Pestle Set - 6 Inch - 2 Cup Capacity - Unpolished Heavy Granite for Enhanced Performance and Organic Appearance - Included: Anti-Scratch Protector: Home & Kitchen

Mortar and Pestle Set, Marble Mortar and Mushroom Pestle,for Pills Herbs Spices,with Brush,placemat,crusher Set 4 inch 12 Cup,Easy to Grip,stone