For a 'Whole Different Experience with Taste and Texture,' Amazon Shoppers Swear by This Mortar and Pestle Set

In a world full of souped-up gadgets, sometimes it can be hard to remember the traditional favorites of the past. But one tool you shouldn't overlook is the mortar and pestle. This workhorse can crunch and grind ingredients in a way electric tools can't. That's why when we saw that one of the top-rated options on Amazon was on sale for just $25, we had to share.

The ChefSofi Mortar and Pestle Set has the traditional design that's been used for thousands of years — a heavy stone bowl paired with a blunt and sturdy stone pestle. Using the friction of the pestle, you can crush ingredients like seeds, spices, herbs, nuts, and more without any heat that you'd get from an electric grinder. This helps retain important flavors and can also provide more ideal textures too, making it perfect for game-day guacamole or a smooth and lush pesto for your pasta night.

To buy: ChefSofi Mortar and Pestle Set, $25 with coupon (originally $42) at amazon.com

This weighty 2-cup mortar and pestle is made with unpolished granite, which is durable and has a texture that's helpful for grinding ingredients. One shopper even said this piece was "a lifetime purchase' thanks to its high quality design.

Upon arrival, you may need to season the mortar and pestle according to the brand's instructions, but shoppers say it was more than worth the effort. Start off by filling it just one-third of the way to avoid any spilling, and work your way from tougher ingredients, like seeds, and up to softer ones, such as herbs. Cleaning is a breeze once you've seasoned, since you only need to use a bit of water to rinse, or grind a bit of rice to get any stuck-on bits.

With over 14,000 five-star ratings, reviewers agree that it's improved their cooking, especially with favorites like dips, sauces, and seasoning blends. "The smell from the freshly ground spices is wonderful. The fresh guacamole made with this tool was a whole different experience with taste and texture," a user wrote.

"This is perfect. It holds a good amount, does not dance across the counter when grinding, has enough texture to help my pesto, chimichurri, [and] spice mixes along," a third person said, adding that they love how the pestle is long enough that they can hold it with their whole hand instead of having to use one of two fingers. We could all benefit from going back to the basics of cooking. So, if you don't have one of the oldest kitchen tools around, snap up the ChefSofi Mortar and Pestle Set right now while it's $25 with a clickable coupon.