A mortar and pestle set consists of a bowl (the mortar) and a heavy club-shaped grinding tool (the pestle) used to crush and grind ingredients into a paste or powder. They are made from a variety of hard materials like granite, marble, ceramic, or wood and are used in kitchens for cooking, labs for chemical processes, and pharmacies for preparing medicines. They help unlock the full flavor of ingredients like herbs and spices. A mortar and pestle set consists of a bowl (the mortar) and a heavy club-shaped grinding tool (the pestle) used to crush and grind ingredients into a paste or powder. They are made from a variety of hard materials like granite, marble, ceramic, or wood and are used in kitchens for cooking, labs for chemical processes, and pharmacies for preparing medicines. They help unlock the full flavor of ingredients like herbs and spices.