"Grabbing a jar of pre-ground spice happens because the mortar and pestle are buried in a cabinet, or it feels like too much work. Most mortars are big, porous bowls that live in the back of a cupboard, coming out only for special recipes. CW&T's Spicy is a different take, a mortar and pestle small and sculptural enough to live on the counter all the time, making it easier to reach for when you need it."
"Spicy is a ball-and-socket style mortar and pestle machined from stainless steel. It is only about 66mm across and 60mm tall, but it weighs around 1.31kg, with a glass bead-blasted exterior and a rough interior surface. It holds about a tablespoon of spices, just enough for finishing a dish or grinding a small batch of seeds without pulling out the full kitchen arsenal."
"Dropping a pinch of peppercorns or cardamom into the cup and wrapping your hand around the spherical pestle, you roll and twist the ball against the rough interior, feeling the resistance and the way the spices break down under the weight. The continuous contact between ball and bowl makes the motion more like drawing circles than hammering, which is easier on the wrist and oddly satisfying."
"Spicy is machined from food- and dishwasher-safe stainless steel, so cleanup is as simple as rinsing or tossing both parts into the dishwasher. There is no porous stone to stain or absorb flavors, and no wooden handle to baby. That durability, combined with the compact footprint, makes it easy to justify leaving it on the counter next to oil and salt instead of packing it away."
Spicy is a compact, ball-and-socket mortar and pestle machined from food- and dishwasher-safe stainless steel. The piece measures roughly 66mm across and 60mm tall and weighs about 1.31kg, providing a hefty mass that keeps it planted while grinding. The exterior is glass bead-blasted and matte, and the interior surface is intentionally rough to bite into seeds and dried herbs. The spherical pestle rolls against the bowl, producing a circular, wrist-friendly grinding motion suited to small batches and finishing spices. A cork base cushions and protects surfaces while allowing slight repositioning. The non-porous metal resists stains and flavors, simplifying cleanup and encouraging countertop use for everyday access.
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