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G'day folks, I want to get a mortar and pestle for the boss for mother's day, it's one of those things that's always been on the "one day" list. Lately we've been investing heavily into our garden and she's super into herbs and medicinal plants and making potions so I think it's time.

I've never owned one so don't really know what to look for. But I am a tool guy and have no problems paying for something that's good quality and will last. Though having said that, from what I've seen they're not all that expensive.

I've been looking at kitchen warehouse - https://www.kitchenwarehouse.com.au/kitchenware/grind-and-spice/mortars-and-pestles?srsltid=AfmBOop35hiGud4yuvxXYftu2VD2FXfoR_agNYt0dXjY4RFgtlzT0UHZ

I like the look of the black granite ones, this 20 cm low profile - https://www.kitchenwarehouse.com.au/product/avanti-low-profile-mortar-and-pestle-20cm-black#review-container

But it'd be frustrating to have stuff constantly jumping out the sides, so maybe this deeper bowl 16 cm job - https://www.kitchenwarehouse.com.au/product/gourmet-kitchen-granite-mortar-and-pestle-16cm

I think if I had to make the choice myself I'd probably go with the 16 cm deeper one. But I'd love to hear input from anyone who's spent some time using these and what I should consider when choosing.

Info that may or may not help - she's a former chef, so her chopping game is already top notch, she can mince veggies with a knife. She also likes fiddly little bullshit that would drive me nuts, like crocheting, so she's got nimble fingers. I've got fists like hams and big, sausage shaped fingers, so I'm more interested in something that would work for her than for me.

Thanks a ton!

Edit to add - I'm not committed to kitchen warehouse, it's just where I ended up and I liked the look of what they had. But I am committed to something that's going to ship from Australia, because of all the everything.