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HIC Harold Import Co. HIC Octagonal Mortar and Pestle Set, Fine-Quality Porcelain, 4.5 Inch, Blue, 4.5-Inch

Brand: HIC Kitchen

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Size: 4.5 Inch

Color: Blue, 4.5-Inch

Material	Porcelain
Brand	HIC Kitchen
Color	Blue, 4.5-Inch
Finish Type	Glazed
Item dimensions L x W x H	5.75 x 5 x 3 inches

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HIC’s Octagonal Mortar and Pestle set for grinding items into a fine paste or powder
Made from fine-quality porcelain; complements any decor; mortar 4. 875-Inch x 2. 875-Inch, pestle 4. 875-Inch x 1. 25-Inch
Quickly grind and break down ingredients; speeds up food preparation with minimum effort; larger capacity for processing larger amounts of ingredients
Make aromatic Dry rubs, curry pastes, pestos, nut butters, ground cinnamon or grind peppercorns, prepare holistic remedies, pulverize pills, and more
Easy to use and clean; dishwasher safe for easy cleanup

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Material

Porcelain

Brand

HIC Kitchen

Color

Blue, 4.5-Inch

Finish Type

Glazed

Item dimensions L x W x H

5.75 x 5 x 3 inches

Item Weight

8 Ounces

Product Dimensions

5.75 x 5 x 3 inches

Item Weight

8 ounces

Manufacturer

Harold Import Company

ASIN

B000GLJYVE

Item model number

79LC

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4.3 376 ratings

4.3 out of 5 stars

Date First Available

March 8, 2006

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HIC’s Octagonal Mortar and Pestle set is the perfect tool to grind items into a fine paste or powder. The larger-capacity mortar bowl works with the pestle to grind and break down larger amounts of ingredients quickly. It’s a helpful addition to kitchen items for speeding up food preparation with minimum effort. Quickly grind fresh ingredients, like cloves of garlic, herbs and spices, peppercorns or cinnamon, nuts, grains, and seeds, into a fine paste or powder. Make aromatic dry rubs, curry pastes, pestos, nut butters, spreads, and so much more. Even use it as a pill Crusher to pulverize harder-to-swallow pills! Essential tools for those practicing homeopathy, the art of healing through natural Remedies, hic’s mortar and pestle set offers effortless preparation of herbal and homeopathic remedies. So easy to use. Simply place an item into the mortar bowl. Hold the pestle by the handle and, using a firm pressure, make a circular stirring-like motion to grind your item into a paste or powder. Harder items, like peppercorns, may need the surface cracked before they can be ground. Firmly, but gently, Tap the item with the pestle, then grind into the desired consistency. Pestle and mortar are both made from fine-quality porcelain to complement kitchen countertops and any home decor. Dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.

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4.3 out of 5

376 global ratings

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Customers like the performance, quality, size and color of the mortar and pestle set. For example, they mention it works well, it's sturdy and the material is good. Some appreciate the color and size, saying it'll match other kitchen items. Overall, customers are happy with the ease of use and the great value of the set.

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91 customers mention82 positive9 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the mortar and pestle set. They mention that it works well for crushing both fresh and dried herbs. Some appreciate the blue color and the star rating system is good enough. Overall, customers find it to be a wonderful little mortar and Pestle.

"...this for grinding spices or making my own paprika, but it works very well for other things like grinding pills as well...." Read more

"It was a good deal and it works well on grinding peppers and seeds, which is all it has been used for so far...." Read more

"...This worked perfectly, I was able to mill an 8oz bottle of crystals into a baby powder-fine product in about half an hour...." Read more

"...It worked like a real champ, I ground everything that was put into it with great zeal, and was rewarded with some of the best finest ground herbs I..." Read more

75 customers mention57 positive18 negative

Customers like the quality of the mortar and pestle set. They say it's well-made, sturdy, and has not broken or chipped. The set is thick and has a great interior for grinding. It's also very effective for crushing and grinding herbs.

"...I see no wear or chipping anywhere on mine & have never seen porcelain pieces in the meds I grind in there...." Read more

"...It's a great item and perfect for grinding up spices, pills, or whatever you had in mind, and it's for a great price." Read more

"This is a solid porcelain mortar and pestle set. The interior has a rough unglazed finish that holds the material being ground well...." Read more

"...This is only good for occasional small grinding, using the strength of your hand.-..." Read more

73 customers mention58 positive15 negative

Customers like the size of the mortar and pestle set. They mention that it's just perfect for small amount of items crushing, it'll fit nicely in the hand while grinding, mashing, and it has a wide enough bowl to do all that they need. They also appreciate the octagonal shape, which makes it easy to hold.

"...as the handle can be held comfortably with three fingers and the bowl is small and fits easily in hand...." Read more

"...than ten dollars a piece, it is a real steal, and the size is just right for grinding spices and making marinates. highly recommended...." Read more

"...The octagonal shape makes it easy to hold." Read more

"...GOOD - It is small and can sit unobtrusively on the counter-top...." Read more

59 customers mention59 positive0 negative

Customers like the color of the mortar and pestle set. They mention it's very pretty, has a bit more character, and matches their set of white octagonal dishes. They also say it'd be great for mixing and pounding spices.

"...The coloring looks very nice and the material has held up very well through a lot of abuse...." Read more

"...It's very well designed, as the handle can be held comfortably with three fingers and the bowl is small and fits easily in hand...." Read more

"...I like the dark blue colored glaze and the octagon shape of the mortar (It is rounded inside the mortar), and it is well made and heavy, it reminds..." Read more

"...It does not hurt that it looks nice too. The inside of the mortar and the tip of the pestle are not glazed as the rest of it...." Read more

34 customers mention34 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the mortar and pestle set. They say it's a good cheap gift that's very useful. Some customers also mention that it'll fill the bill quite handily.

"...up spices, pills, or whatever you had in mind, and it's for a great price." Read more

"...The price is good too.What I don't like about this set is that the interior base of the bowl portion is too wide...." Read more

"...At less than ten dollars a piece, it is a real steal, and the size is just right for grinding spices and making marinates. highly recommended...." Read more

"...through the scientific pestles, though this one had the best price for the size. It does not hurt that it looks nice too...." Read more

24 customers mention21 positive3 negative

Customers find the mortar and pestle set easy to clean. They mention that the ceramic glaze makes washing simple. Some say that the mortar is dishwasher safe.

"...Easily cleans. I read a couple reviews people said it cracked easily but mine is thick & well made...." Read more

"...this texture would make it harder to clean thoroughly, but it washes easily enough, without leaving any stains or scent at all...." Read more

"...All in all, it does what I need, it's easy to clean, and I use it every day.Kimberly, Keep the Tail Wagging" Read more

"...However, I was truly impressed that this item cleaned up so well!..." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers find the mortar and pestle set easy to use. They say it's simple and rough, which makes griding easier.

"...It grinds things evenly. Looks nice and simple...." Read more

"...All but the darkest stains wash right away with no problem. It's easiest to use if you hold it in your palm, vs setting it on a counter...." Read more

"...I like that the inside (where it's white) is rough which makes griding easier. It's pretty small, but more than you need for grinding everyday spices." Read more

"Nice instrument for grinding and it is quite simplistic and beautiful...." Read more

11 customers mention3 positive8 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the shape of the mortar and pestle set. They mention that the bowl is not octagonal, the inside is not smooth, and the porcelain seems to be very soft.

"...But the pestle is useless. It's very small. Not round enough, or worse, long enough to fit in my hand comfortably...." Read more

"...BAD- The bowl shape was not octagonal; it was smooth and round on the outside. I ordered the smaller (3.5 in.)..." Read more

"...It's a great color, shape and works very well...." Read more

"...So far, they have not break or chip. Inside of the bowl is not smooth...." Read more

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Crystal

Good small mortar & pestle!

Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2016

Size: 3.5 InchColor: Black, 3.5-InchVerified Purchase

Great for my purpose of crushing my son's pills. Gets it to such a fine powder! Yay! It is black with a white inside like the picture shows. The inside isn't glazed but it isn't overly rough like some reviews state, it is as a mortar & pestle should be if the inside was glazed it wouldn't grip what's in there. I have not had herbs in it so I'm not sure about the staining that reviews mention but my son's meds have not stained it at all. Easily cleans. I read a couple reviews people said it cracked easily but mine is thick & well made. I also read reviews that said they had small chunks of porcelain coming off of the mortar & pestle into their herbs or meds & I have NOT had that experience. I see no wear or chipping anywhere on mine & have never seen porcelain pieces in the meds I grind in there. It was packaged well & came on time as well.

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J. Smithe

Works great for spices

Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2014

Size: 3.5 InchColor: Black, 3.5-InchVerified Purchase

I mainly use this for grinding spices or making my own paprika, but it works very well for other things like grinding pills as well. The octagonal shape makes it a little easier to get a good grip on than a standard mortar. The coloring looks very nice and the material has held up very well through a lot of abuse. It's a great item and perfect for grinding up spices, pills, or whatever you had in mind, and it's for a great price.

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Laszlo

Perfect for our needs

Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2011

Size: 3.5 InchColor: Blue, 3.5-InchVerified Purchase

We purchased this in order to crush pills and vitamins for my father, who is disabled and must take everything by a feeding tube. We'd previously blended them in a $300 Vitamix, but that was very loud and took a long time. When the blender broke, we got this mortal and pestle, which has been better in every way, not to mention much cheaper!

It's very well designed, as the handle can be held comfortably with three fingers and the bowl is small and fits easily in hand. The rounded bulb of the pestle matches the curve of the sides, while the walls are steep to prevent pill pieces from flying out. The interior of the bowl and the tip of the pestle (the white parts) are not coated by the smooth blue glaze, so offer a slight texture with extra grip that helps with keeping the bowl contents in place for grinding. I thought this texture would make it harder to clean thoroughly, but it washes easily enough, without leaving any stains or scent at all. The crushed vitamins smell nasty, so I would know. ;)

A few small cons:
- The small size is cute and space-saving, but quickly "fills up" when grinding. The powdered contents cushion the uncrushed pieces if you try to grind too much at once. Not a problem for our use, but I'd go for a larger model if you need to crush more than a few pills' worth of stuff.
- Being small, the pestle doesn't lend any weight to pound on whatever you're grinding. If you want a heavy impact to help crush very tough items, go with a bigger model. This is only good for occasional small grinding, using the strength of your hand.
- Ours is more of a navy blue with a hint of purple instead of the cobalt color pictured here.
- The unglazed parts do seem to retain a small amount of water, which extends the drying time after washing. On days with very humid weather, it made our dry pill powders become pasty and hard to tap out.

20 people found this helpful

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Sparky Z

The price is right and it works OK

Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2012

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This is a solid porcelain mortar and pestle set. The interior has a rough unglazed finish that holds the material being ground well. The price is good too.

What I don't like about this set is that the interior base of the bowl portion is too wide. This allows a little mound of material to form in the center while I'm grinding away. I have to tip the whole thing at a 45 degree angle to get a good mix working.

To be fair I am comparing this M&P to lab grade products that cost 4 to 5 times more. I use M&P all the time in a lab to blend medications and this one would fall short for that purpose.

4 people found this helpful

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ricky w.chang

A real steal

Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2019

Size: 4.5 InchColor: Blue, 4.5-InchVerified Purchase

The mortar and pestle was delivered on time. The package was packed securely and nothing was broken.
I like the dark blue colored glaze and the octagon shape of the mortar (It is rounded inside the mortar), and it is well made and heavy, it reminds me of those blue glazed ceramic tiles on the roof of temples in china. At less than ten dollars a piece, it is a real steal, and the size is just right for grinding spices and making marinates. highly recommended. it sure beats the boring white ceramic mortars on amazon.

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Andi

Good price, suits my purpose

Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2014

Size: 3.5 InchColor: Black, 3.5-InchVerified Purchase

It was a good deal and it works well on grinding peppers and seeds, which is all it has been used for so far. I was unsure what to get when I shopped for this. I even looked through the scientific pestles, though this one had the best price for the size. It does not hurt that it looks nice too. The inside of the mortar and the tip of the pestle are not glazed as the rest of it. It makes a light dust whenever you grind for a little while. I read reviews stating that it is better without glaze but I am unsure why. The octagonal shape makes it easy to hold.

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Island Girl

Precisely what I was looking for

Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2018

Size: 4.5 InchColor: Blue, 4.5-InchVerified Purchase

A tad bigger than I had anticipated, but that's a good thing. It has solidity and heft to it that allows for good grinding pressure. I add pure vitamin C powder (though it's actually more like tiny crystals) to my nightly face serum (much more cost effective and use effective than buying vitamin C lotions or creams) but wanted a finer, more powdery consistency since it dissolves faster. This worked perfectly, I was able to mill an 8oz bottle of crystals into a baby powder-fine product in about half an hour. For my needs and expectations, this item is ideal.

7 people found this helpful

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Cic626

Not money well spent

Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2015

Size: 3.5 InchColor: Black, 3.5-InchVerified Purchase

The bowl size is awesome. Perfect, as a matter of fact. But the pestle is useless. It's very small. Not round enough, or worse, long enough to fit in my hand comfortably. I have tiny hands, so I can only imagine that anyone with larger hands would dislike this even more than I do. My hand hurt after grinding just a couple of tablespoons of spices (coriander and cumin) because my fingers dug into my palm, as did the pestle, rather than being long enough to rest outside my thumb and forefinger as it should. I will check into returning it, so unless your hands are the size of a 12 year old, you probably will want to return it too.

3 people found this helpful

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Anthony C

AWESOME!

Reviewed in Canada on June 2, 2018

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FAST SHIPPING! AWESOME!

A perfect little gadget.

Reviewed in Canada on April 19, 2017

Size: 3.5 InchColor: Black, 3.5-InchVerified Purchase

I bought this to crush whole spices in the kitchen.
* A tennis ball fills it snug. The size is perfect to store in the cabinet with all the spices.
* It is not too heavy to transport in and out of the upper cabinet, yet heavy and solid enough to crush the spices.
* Since I can hold the pestle in a full grasp and can hold it sturdily, it takes 1-3 blows to do the crushing.
* The hexagonal shape of the mortar not only gives it a modern look, it actually helps to get a secure grip while crushing the spices.
* The secure grips on the mortar and the pastel muffles the sound when using it which is a bonus.
* I do not consider this a con, but it is given that white inter cup will get stained overtime. Mine has been used only a few times and I washed it immediately after use, so inner bowl is still white.

I have given it a five star since it does what I expect it to do and then some more.

4 people found this helpful

Pooklet

I love it: it's so cute and nifty!

Reviewed in Canada on December 1, 2017

Size: 3.5 InchColor: Black, 3.5-InchVerified Purchase

This is an adorable little mortar and pestle that is perfect for grinding up a few pinches of different herbs at a time. It is about the size of a hollowed-out tennis ball and it is very lightweight. I needed something to crush my herbs but I didn't want something heavy that would take up a lot of counter space (I have very little counter space) and this does nicely. I am not sure how it will hold up over time or with heavy use, but for sporadic crushing for the casual cook, this is perfect and does the job nicely.

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Bradley J. Smith

Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada on June 29, 2015

Verified Purchase

great buy mashes garlic with ease

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Adrian

As you'd expect for the price

Reviewed in Canada on July 25, 2019

Verified Purchase

Works good although I'm no expert. Get stain very easily as it's white, not that easy to clean.

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