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High-quality table accessories
The famous steel town of Solingen is home to the German Brand, Cilio, a partner of Frieling’s for more than two decades. Cilio is well known for their high-quality tabletop, along with their serving and bar accessories. They place great emphasis on combining timeless design and functionality to bring you the highest quality products and this philosophy of greatness runs through all areas of their products, which now includes more than just items at the dinner table.
Frieling does not just sell products, they offer solutions by partnering only with the best brands of the industry. This is why Cilio is one of our brands of distinction.
James C Geiger
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2025
I spent a long time researching mortar and pestle for general use cases. And tried various materials over the years. This brand is highly rated for a good reason. I'm glad I spent a bit more on it, it's a much better value as a long-term kitchen tool.
Bocaboy
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024
I saw a highly favorable review of this item on America's Test Kitchen, so I tried it. I own an older mortar and pestle made of marble, but it is tiny compared to this behemoth. My first job was to grind some fresh pepper for a marinade. I would never attempt that in my old mortar because it's too small, there needs to be more surface area on the bottom, and the interior is very smooth. On the Cilio, it was a snap, and the job was done in less than a minute. The bottom of the mortar has lots of flat space, and the surface is not polished but is somewhat abrasive.Just one note about this item: it is HEAVY. Storing it in a low cabinet or high on a shelf will not work if you're older or have trouble lifting things. If you have the space (and I understand that most of us don't), the ideal spot for storage would be on your countertop.I'm sold!! I can't wait to start making pesto in my new mortar.
Rohan D.
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2024
I’ve seen many reviews of broken pestles and mine arrived broken too. This seems like a design defect. What if it breaks during use, as others have mentioned happened to them? This should be a durable, lifetime product.
Anonymous
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2023
This size is great for use in a kitchen where you don't have to move it much. It's heavy, very heavy. That's probably a good thing if you need to use it with a significant amount of seeds, nuts, herbs, or other things. It probably will frustrate people if they have to semi-regularly remove it from a storage place for use. This large size is definitely overkill for many people's use.
Mary
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2022
I got this specific model/brand a few months ago because it was recommended by America’s Test Kitchen and it works great! Easy to use, easy to clean! I have only used it for guacamole and have no complaints, but definitely is strong enough to crush spices or whatever. It definitely seems like high quality material that I expect to last me years!
Laila Granängen
Reviewed in Sweden on October 26, 2022
Gedigen och fin mortel till ett bra pris.
Francesca S
Reviewed in Italy on February 1, 2019
Bellissimo di grande effetto ,pesante come deve essere un buon mortaio ,la capienza permette di preparare pesti o altro in grandi quantità
seblick
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2018
An excellent mortar and pestle, with an ideal textured surface that breaks down herbs and spices efficiently. Deep enough to keep ingredients from escaping, and wide enough to accommodate large amounts. Anyone making pesto or any spice blends will be very pleased.Follow the directions for conditioning before use and you are ready to go.There is much debate on cleaning on the internet, including some that warn not to use soap. I have used dish soap and a brush for many years and, provided that I rinse it well with warm water find that it effectively removes the oil that accumulates in use and ensures no "carryover" from your previous use.Dry with a clean cloth (not a paper towel) and let sit to air dry thoroughly.
c j.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 24, 2016
He loves it!
Jon Cooper
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2014
I have used this about 20 times now. I wanted granite because it is so much more durable than others. This is one thing made in China that is great. It works well for everything I have tried. It is heavy enough to pound spices like whole pepper corns and allspice and works well with grinding small amounts of fresh herbs like cilantro and parsley. It is very well made and heavy duty. If you break this one you have to really work at it. The size works well for smaller quantities and also has space and works well for larger quantities. I only wanted one size because of limited kitchen space and this one is great. It is the recommendation of Test Kitchen and I agree - for one mortar and pestle this is the one.
Lyric
Reviewed in France on January 3, 2014
Voilà un mortier de très bonne qualité qui permet de broyer avec force et puissance grâce à son pilon qui a une forme très bien pensée.Il est en effetd'une forme qui évite de se faire mal à la main. Par contre un léger reproche : je le trouve un peu moins beau que sur la photo, en fait il y a un vernis très disgracieux dessus...disons qu'il est un peu plus rustique et légèrement vert...mais ça reste un très bon produit. C'est vraiment fait pour cuisiner.
LWP
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2014
I bought this granite mortar and pestle as a second choice because the marble set I tried to get kept getting damaged during shipment. Now, I'm glad because this set turned out to be great for grinding pepper and spices. The mortar is quite heavy, and you may need a mat to protect your countertop. It doesn't move around when you're using it, and I don't think (as heavy as it is) that it would move around much more without the protective map. The mortar depth and width are practical, not too shallow or narrow to complete your work. The pestle has no problem grinding pepper and spices. The set was delivered with no damage, and it looks very nice in my kitchen.
Norbert Fleck
Reviewed in Germany on January 19, 2013
Der Mörser ist sehr schwer, groß und stabil. Damit eignet er sich zum Zerreiben von getrockneten Kräutern ebenso, wie zum Zerstoßen von Pfefferkörnern u.Ä,Die Innenfläche ist genau so rauh, wie sie sein sollte, und bietet auch bei kleineren Mengen eine überzeugende Mahlwirkung. Die Reinigung (insbesondere VOR der ersten Benutzung) überlässt man am Besten dem Geschirrspüler, auch wenn Bürste und Geschirrspülmittel ebenfalls ohne allzu großen Aufwand seinen Dienst tut.Allerdings ist das Gerät für einen Single-Haushalt deutlich zu groß. Die Gewürzmenge für ein 2-Personen-Gericht verliert sich in diesem Monstrum; kocht man allerdings für mehr als 2 Personen lernt man das enorme Fassungsvermögen schnell zu schätzen!Für den Preis gibt's da absolut nichts zu meckern!
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