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Mortar and pestle colors and designs may vary. Randomly pulled.

A mortar and pestle is a versatile tool with a wide range of uses in the kitchen and beyond. Here are some common applications:

cooking and food preparation 
- grinding spices - freshly grind whole spices like peppercorns, cumin, coriander, and cloves to enhance flavor 
- making pesto and sauces - crush garlic, basil, pine nuts, and olive oil to make authentic pesto 
- herb blending - mash fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, and mint to release their natural oils 
- mixing and mashing - create guacamole, salsa, or curry pastes by combining and mashing ingredients 
- crushing seeds and nuts - break down sesame seeds, flaxseeds, and nuts for baking or cooking

beverages 
- muddling cocktails - use it to muddle mint, sugar, and lime for mojitos and other cocktails 
- tea blends - crush herbs and spices to make custom tea infusions

health and wellness 
- grinding supplements and pills - break down tablets for easier mixing or consumption 
- creating herbal remedies - crush dried herbs for tinctures, salves, and poultices

metaphysical and spiritual use 
- grinding incense and resins - crush frankincense, myrrh, and other resins for use in incense burners 
- preparing ritual blends - mix herbs, salts, and essential oils for cleansing or spiritual work

arts and crafts 
- pigment making - grind natural materials to create pigments for painting 
- soap and candle making - crush herbs or botanicals for use in handmade products