Olive wood mortar and pestle – approx. 8 to 15 cm Ø

Fresh herbs from the pot, a few peppercorns, some coarse salt – and moments later the whole kitchen smells wonderful. With an olive wood mortar, you crush herbs, seeds and pulses the way it has been done for generations. You take your time and work by hand. The wood feels warm in your hand. This olive wood mortar and pestle is made for your herb kitchen. And it simply looks good on the worktop.

What changes for you

• You grind herbs, spices and seeds fresh whenever you need them. Every mortar comes with a matching wooden pestle.
• Your kitchen feels more natural and homely. The strong olive wood grain makes every mortar one of a kind.
• You'll find the size that suits your everyday cooking. Choose from compact at approx. 8 cm Ø up to generous at approx. 15 cm Ø.
• You can also crush tablets or pulses. The smooth, neatly finished surface is easy to clean.

Why this olive wood mortar makes a difference every day

A wooden mortar changes the way you cook. Instead of using ready-ground spices, you take a moment. You crush rosemary, caraway or pepper yourself. And you taste the difference straight away. After cooking, the mortar doesn't have to go back in the cupboard. On the worktop or the laid table, the warm olive wood brings calm and a natural feel to the room. That way, a kitchen tool also becomes part of your interior.

Material & finish

Every mortar and every pestle is made of olive wood. The surface is smooth with a strong texture. It feels pleasant in your hand. The rustic version also has a wavy, natural rim. This rim shows the character of the grown wood. Olive wood is a purely natural material. Colour, grain and small knots vary from piece to piece. No two mortars are alike. This makes each one unique – it is not a flaw. The finish is neat. It is made in the EU.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: olive wood
• Diameter depending on version: approx. 8 cm, 10 cm, 12 cm or 15 cm
• All mortars include a matching pestle
• Surface: smooth, with a pronounced natural wood texture
• Sizes are approximate and may vary by about 1 cm
• Made in the EU

How to use the olive wood mortar

• Cooking in the evening: briefly crush rosemary, garlic and coarse salt. Your marinade will taste more intense than any ready-made mix.
• At the breakfast table: grind linseed or sesame fresh and sprinkle it straight over your muesli. More flavour with just a few steps.
• Around the home: crush tablets that are hard to swallow. Quickly done, without any special device.
• In restaurants and cafés: grind spices and herbs to order. Leave the mortar out in the kitchen or on the counter. That way, guests can see that ingredients are prepared by hand.
• As a gift: an olive wood mortar with its own individual grain is a present that not every household already has.

Good to know about olive wood

Olive trees grow very slowly. This makes their wood particularly dense and hard. This quality has always been valued for tools that have to withstand a lot of daily use. That is why olive wood has a long tradition in Mediterranean cooking. It is used for boards, spoons and, of course, mortars that are in use every day.

Care & durability

There isn't much you need to do. After use, wipe it with a damp cloth and let it dry. That's enough. Don't put it in the dishwasher and don't soak it for long. Constant moisture is not good for wood. Rub in a little cooking oil from time to time. Then the olive wood keeps its warm colour and silky surface for a long time.

Options & what's included

• Olive wood mortar approx. 8 cm Ø with pestle
• Olive wood mortar approx. 10 cm Ø with pestle
• Olive wood mortar approx. 12 cm Ø with pestle
• Olive wood mortar approx. 15 cm Ø with pestle
• Rustic olive wood mortar approx. 15 cm Ø with pestle (with wavy natural rim)
• Selection depends on availability; every mortar comes with a matching pestle

Frequently asked questions

Is the pestle included? Yes, every mortar comes with a matching wooden pestle.

Why does my mortar look different from the picture? Olive wood is a natural material. Colour, grain and small knots differ from piece to piece. Every mortar is one of a kind.

Are the sizes exact? The diameters are approximate. Because the wood grows naturally, they may vary by about 1 cm.

Can the mortar go in the dishwasher? No. As a wooden product, it should only be wiped with a damp cloth and then dried. That way it stays in good condition for a long time.

What makes the rustic version different? The rustic mortar, approx. 15 cm Ø, also has a wavy, untreated rim. It shows the natural shape of the wood.

Think of the moment you add freshly crushed herbs to the pot. Your kitchen smells of the Mediterranean. Simply choose the size that suits your kitchen. At Bütic you can choose from five versions.