Question 1

Where is this product made?

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Hi Nancy,For reasons of expertise, our products are manufactured in China, where the technical, staff and material resources needed for efficient manufacture can be accessed.Â  To ensure that these products also meet the highest standards, partners are chosen carefully and the high quality standards are stringently enforced.  All products are in accordance with international standards and our materials conform to food grade standards, etc... Our manufacturer's quality control system is made up of a Quality Control Supervisor, International Quality Control Group and Quality Assurance Staff. There is an exclusive working procedure of quality control for our product line. Raw materials pass International Quality Control tour inspection on procedure and full inspection on line. Products are checked before packing, and sample inspection is conducted after packing. Final Quality Control inspection is performed at our Canadian offices prior to shipment to our retail network.

Question 2

Where was this product made?

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I do not see anything in the Amazon description of the item, or on the HiCoup website as to where it was made.  It is very nice, though.

Question 3

Where is this made?

Accepted Answer

Toronto. Family based business of quality kitchen items.

Question 4

What is the seasoning process?

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Before using a mortar and pestle for the first time, it is important to season it to avoid any unwanted flavors, deter sticking and smooth what might be an excessively rough grinding surface.  This process will also clean out the stone dust that is inherently left during the manufacturing process.Things Needed•	Water•	Stiff cleaning brush•	1/3 cup of uncooked rice•	4 peeled cloves of garlic•	1 teaspoon cumin•	1 teaspoon kosher salt•	1 teaspoon of pepperStep 1Clean the mortar and pestle under running water with a stiff cleaning brush. Allow to air dry.Step 2Place 1/3 cup of uncooked rice in the mortar and grind it into the surface with the pestle until the rice is pulverized. The color of the pulverized rice should be white once you finish grinding it. Discard the rice.Step 3Place four peeled cloves of garlic and a teaspoon each of cumin, kosher salt and pepper into the mortar.Step 4Grind the ingredients into the surface of the mortar with the pestle until all the ingredients are pulverized together. Discard the ingredients.Step 5Rinse the mortar and pestle under running water. Allow to air dry before storing.

ASIN	B01IABZWPI
Best Sellers Rank	#390,865 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #410 in Mortar & Pestles
Brand Name	HiCoup Kitchenware
Capacity	2 cups
Color	Grey
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (4,956)
Finish Type	Unfinished
Included Components	Camera Body, Battery Pack
Item Diameter	6 inches
Item Dimensions	4 x 6 x 4 inches
Item Weight	7.3 pounds
Manufacturer	HiCoup Kitchenware
Material Type	Granite
Model Number	2 Cups
Part Number	HK-06
UPC	703546207390

HiCoup Mortar and Pestle Set - 6 Inch Granite, Large Molcajete Bowl with Stone Grinder - Spice, Herb and Avocado Masher for Guacamole, Salsa and Pesto - Holds 2 Cups

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HiCoup Mortar and Pestle Set - 6 Inch Granite, Large Molcajete Bowl with Stone Grinder - Spice, Herb and Avocado Masher for Guacamole, Salsa and Pesto - Holds 2 Cups﻿

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HiCoup Mortar and Pestle Set - 6 Inch Granite, Large Molcajete Bowl with Stone Grinder - Spice, Herb and Avocado Masher for Guacamole, Salsa and Pesto - Holds 2 Cups