Le Creuset Vitrified Stoneware Mortar 0.25 L with Pestle
The Le Creuset mortar and pestle in vitrified stoneware (capacity 0.25 L) is the mise en place tool for grinding aromatic herbs, whole spices and fresh garlic directly when needed, preserving aromas and essential oils that no industrial preparation can match. Rough inner surface with high grinding efficiency, non-porous stoneware resistant to odours, 10-year Le Creuset warranty.
Technical characteristics
- Material: High-quality vitrified stoneware — scratch-resistant, non-porous, hygienic
- Capacity: 0.25 L
- Dimensions: L 13.8 cm × W 10.6 cm × H 8.1 cm | Internal depth: 4.4 cm
- Thermal range: from −23 °C to +260 °C
- Compatibility: Microwave · Oven · Grill · Freezer · Dishwasher
- Production: Thailand
- Warranty: 10 years Le Creuset
Vitrified stoneware: hygiene and superior performance
Vitrified stoneware is non-porous: it does not absorb pigments, essential oils or odours from spices, unlike mortars in raw marble or wood. Cleaning is immediate — dishwasher or brief soaking — and the surface maintains its grinding efficiency unaltered over time. The thermal range from −23 °C to +260 °C allows direct transfer from freezer to oven without thermal stress.
Why the Le Creuset mortar enters both professional and domestic kitchens
- Rough inner surface at just the right texture — grinds whole spices, pepper, cumin, cardamom, garlic effectively, without retaining residual flavours between uses
- Non-porous and bactericidal stoneware by structure — does not harbour bacteria or organic residues, compliant with professional kitchen hygiene standards
- Iconic Le Creuset design — the distinctive three-ring motif matches the enamelled cast iron collection; an object to display on the work surface, not put away
- Thermoresistant from −23 °C to +260 °C — from freezer to oven, with no thermal shock risks
- Available in Cherry and Azure — to coordinate with the entire Le Creuset battery
Care and maintenance
Before first use, wash with warm water and neutral soap, rinse and dry. After each use, allow to cool completely before washing. Suitable for a complete dishwasher cycle; alternatively, hand wash with a soft sponge. For stubborn residues, soak for 15–20 minutes in warm soapy water.