The world might have moved on to electric blenders and food processors, but nothing can help you achieve the delicious flavor in your food like the freshly crushed spices and herbs in a mortar and pestle set. The act of pounding the ingredients in mortar and pestle releases their natural oils that result in creating a far more intense flavor. Use this marble mortar and pestles to add extra flavor to your food, and prepare authentic traditional recipes. This kitchen tool can be used for grinding herbs, spices, medicinal stems/roots, etc.