Last Updated: July 3, 2019 (Refresh Now)
ChefSofi Mortar and Pestle Set Unpolished Heavy Granite for Enhanced Performance and Organic Appearance INCLUDED Anti Scratch Protector Italian Recipes EBook 6 Inch 2 Cup Capacity
Last Updated: July 3, 2019 (Refresh Now)
9.6
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Build Quality
100heavy, pestle, rough, mortar and pestle, granite
+94%
-6%
" ... Everything hot here on time & not broke! ... "
" ... Easy to clean , sturdy ( doesn’t slip) and looks very nice. ... "
" ... i love it, it's strong, well made, and perfect as is. ... "
" ... It is very nice it’s heavy and sturdy. ... "
" ... Very heavy and sturdy mortar and pestle! ... "
" ... I went with the rough finish because I have had these before and it’s much easier to grind, mash and crush with a rougher finish. ... It’s very very well constructed. ... "
" ... I was impressed with the quality of the material and how easy it was to season. ... "
" ... This is a beauty, heavy and well made if should last a lifetime. ... "
Usage
86spices, grind, rice, cooking, pestle
+93%
-7%
" ... My rice was never discolored, so just did it a couple of times anyway. ... "
" ... I am looking forward to using it in more recipes. ... "
" ... I would recommend that you have something sturdy and thick between your granite countertop and the mortar (like my photo). ... "
" ... That said, crushing smaller quantities of ingredients works just fine! ... "
" ... Large, attractive and well made mortar and pestle ... "
" ... Can’t wait to keep cooking with this. ... "
" ... I bought this to compound thyroid pills for my cat but also used it to grind some black peppercorns fresh for chicken shwarma. ... "
" ... looking forward to using it for many other recipes. ... "
Size
82size, weight, sturdy, bottom, mortar
+98%
-2%
" ... Nice heavy mortar that doesn’t slide around and looks good on the counter. ... "
" ... It is definitely heavy duty and holds up to grinding hard spices like cinnamon sticks, whole gloves, whole nutmeg, etc. ... "
" ... I just made my own pad out of an adhesive non-skid floor protection pad. ... "
" ... Nice and heavy. ... "
" ... "Very well made, substantial size. ... "
" ... Very sturdy and heavy. ... "
" ... The size was slightly bigger than imagined which was a huge win. ... "
" ... It is much bigger and heavier than I thought it would be, which is great! ... "
Delivery
66perfect condition, pestle, delivery, condition, delivered
+89%
-11%
" ... Product was shipped fast and as advertised. ... "
" ... mine arrive in perfect condition. ... "
" ... Product was as expected and arrived quickly. ... "
" ... I received my item and was very happy with it. ... "
" ... Quick delivery and good size mortar and pestle. ... "
" ... I was very pleased with the way it was packed. ... "
" ... It was delivered on time, intact. ... "
" ... Perfect condition item. ... "
Design
57kitchen, counter, beautiful, works great, aesthetically pleasing
+100%
" ... I’m going to take a look at other products they sell, I think if these people have anything I can use I’d like to buy it from them-great folks! ... "
" ... I haven’t used it yet but the mortar looks great. ... "
" ... Good quality look ... "
" ... We just leave it out on the kitchen counter and it looks pretty cool. ... "
" ... Have only seasoned it but it looks great! ... "
" ... It is aethetically pleasing. ... "
" ... Beautiful and perfect! ... "
" ... Great color, looks great in the kitchen and is nice and weighted. ... Looks more expensive than it is, very happy. ... "
Cleaning
54clean, dry, water, wash, soap
+96%
-4%
" ... By using water, it grinds down all the rough spots, gets rid of the tiny granite particles, and leaves it very smooth so none of the stone ends up in your food. ... "
" ... You need to clean the mortar well enough to get the granite grit out of the bowl (and your food). ... "
" ... ChefSofi emailed me read-ahead instructions on how to clean, maintain and use this very substantial/stable mortar & Pestle. ... "
" ... I use this pestle set to grind up my dried tea leaves, it accomplishes two things: Makes a huge difference in the taste of the tea, I use a lot less tea because I get more taste with less tea leaves. ... "
" ... Heavy weight and easy to clean. ... "
" ... REMINDER: Don’t wash it with soap or any other chemicals. ... "
" ... However, even the first time that I ground some white rice, there were no black particles. ... "
" ... Easy to clean and comes with a peel and stick surface pad to protect stone countertops. ... "
Ease of Use
53easy to clean, instructions, easy to season, seasoning, grinding
+100%
" ... Easy to use, heavy and crushes my tumeric and ginger perfectly. ... "
" ... The roughness and the weight of the pestle make it fairly easy to grind the indredients. ... "
" ... Got it fast instructions were easy to follow ... "
" ... It takes some patience, but it's not hard to do. ... "
" ... It is very easy to cure and it works very well. ... "
" ... I followed the seasoning instructions and am now ready to make fine molés. ... "
" ... Easy to season. ... "
" ... The seasoning process was well explained, and relatively easy. ... "
Marketplace
48exactly, advertised, picture, thank, mortar and pestle
+96%
-4%
" ... Overall, I'm very satisfied with the product and the seller. ... "
" ... The set was just as described. ... "
" ... In my picture, you’ll see the seasoning that did. ... "
" ... I am extremely pleased with this product and with the seller. ... Could not be more pleased with both the product and the seller. ... "
" ... I received my free replacement in one day. ... "
" ... Product Seller is very kind and the product is very good quality ... "
" ... Great product, great support from seller. ... "
" ... My shipping experience - my use experience is yet to come. ... "
Family
27family, use, son, perfect, one
+100%
" ... Be smart, keep it in a safe place, away from kids and critters. ... "
" ... Perfect kitchen gadget. ... "
" ... bought a second one for my son . ... "
" ... I will buy one for my daughter. ... "
" ... I will, without reservation, recommend ChefSofi to friends and family. ... "
" ... This is our first mortar and pestle, we are happy to add this to our kitchen utinsils. ... "
" ... It now has a permanent home on the Shelf in my kitchen. ... "
" ... Good for any kitchen. ... "
Price
26well worth, worth the price, reasonable, purchase, worth the money
+96%
-4%
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
" ... Money well spent. ... "
" ... Most granite types will do a fine job regardless of price. ... "
" ... I am very pleased, it's actually much better than I expected given the price." ... "
" ... "This purchase was well worth paying for. ... "
" ... This thing is well worth the price. ... "
" ... I wasn't sure what to expect with a price point this low, but this was a pleasant surprise overall. ... "
" ... This is a good, solid mortar and pestle for a fair price. ... "
Weight
21heavy, size, well made, substantial, sturdy
+100%
" ... Heavy weight, high quality piece. ... "
" ... Nice and heavy. ... "
" ... sturdy, heavy quality. ... "
" ... It had the right weight and grit for what needed. ... "
" ... Very pleased with this item, it’s a very good size and weight. ... "
" ... When I first picked it up I was very impressed with the weight. ... "
" ... Good feel to it and it is not too heavy. ... "
" ... When my grandma saw it, she approved of the weight and design. ... "
Product Reliability
17last, broken, long, weeks, many
+100%
" ... This thing will last forever! ... "
" ... Should last a long time. ... "
" ... I’ve wanted one of these for years- not sure why I waited so long to buy one. ... "
" ... Looking forward to many years of usage. ... "
" ... Should last a lifetime. ... "
" ... Will last a lifetime. ... "
" ... Not sure about durability since I just got it - may update a year from now! ... "
" ... It is working well for me. ... "
Product As Described
16advertised, picture, described, see, pictured
+100%
" ... Exactly as pictured. ... "
" ... Exactly as promised. ... "
" ... The set was just as described. ... "
" ... it comes as advertised ! ... "
" ... It's often hard to tell size and quality from a picture and description. ... "
" ... The set came as advertised. ... "
" ... It looks just as advertised. ... "
" ... Was exactly as stated. ... "
Defective Delivery
16received, arrived, pestle, perfect condition, one piece
+88%
-13%
" ... My pestle and mortar arrived in perfect condition, no cracks. ... "
" ... Received in fine condition. ... "
" ... The product arrived promptly and in good condition. ... "
" ... Product arrive quickly and not broken. ... "
" ... Arrived perfectly, no broken parts. ... "
" ... received, looks as expected, nothing broken. ... "
" ... Came in next day, intact! ... "
" ... Perfect condition item. ... "
Packing
5came, well, unbroken, perfect, packed
+100%
" ... I was very pleased with the way it was packed. ... "
" ... No need to worry about the packaging. ... "
" ... Came unbroken and packaged very well. ... "
" ... Came perfect in the packaging. ... "
" ... Beautifully made and great packaging so it arrived intact and ready for use. ... "
Returns
4replace, pestle, one, new, mortar
+25%
-75%
" ... Have to ship back and order again. ... Update: I was supposed to receive the new one I ordered since I had to return this. ... "
" ... It's just frustrating because now I have to go through the hassle of refunds and exchanges. ... "
Water Resistance
4rice, youtube, videos, grinding, skid
+100%
" ... It's easy to clean (water only!) ... "
" ... It works well for grinding Celtic Sea Salt ... "
" ... Love the skid proof bottom protecting my quartz counter. ... "
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