How big is the 1.5 cup size? I am looking for a mortar to crush seeds ( cumin, pepper, cardamom) don't wAnt something too big.
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This motor/pestle is about 5 1/2 inches in height and 8 1/4 inches across-heavy. Really made for large quantities of crushing seeds. The actual inside crushing area is 5 5/8 across by 3 1/2 in height approx.-that's a lot of seed to crush. This takes up quite a bit of room.....definitely not a teacup size m/p unit. The good thing about this, as other members have already noted, its longevity will beat anything else you might buy due to where and how this unit is made. I expect this would be great if you were someone selling crushed seeds and need the large quantities all at once. Hope this helps.
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It is small but I don't think it's supposed to be any bigger. I use mine for grinding up my whole spices and making salsa and guacamole. It hold approx. 1 cup without difficulty.
198547
I need a replacement for a 1 cup french press. only markings are on the glass...Mastercraft. Bought it at home goods....one broke and I need a glass replacement diameter measures 2. 1/4 inches
328901
I don't think this would be what you are looking for. Have you tried a coffee grinder? I'm thinking one of those mortar and pestle might be the solution, but a real pain in the butt.
1650856
Thanks!-wanted to know before purchasing, the size of the pot, and this will do for my recipe as it calls for 1lb of beans.
602614
i have found this to grind anything larger i tried cardamon and they either fell through or went up the shaft of the handle.its hollow. its perfect for nutmeg.
1286833
1/4 cup of coffee beans grinds nicely. More is possible since I don't take time to measure them. I just add beans and grind with no problems. I also grind flax and chia seeds. It's not real fine powder, but seeds are cheaper than powder. Good luck.
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While I can't say that I'm absolutely certain of the size but none of the food I have drained in it has gone through. It's smaller than rice, quinoa and peppercorns (not pepper). Wikipedia says that peppercorns are about 5mm. So the mesh is definitely smaller than 5 mm.
2058934
I just use a 1 cup that I can level off. Different recipes call for different amounts. I have a set of different sizes. You must measure carefully. Enjoy!
221394
I bought the 1 quart and it is no bigger than a cereal bowl...I expected bigger...I am not good with sizes, I guess.
1228992
From tip to top this little gem is 4" across. A cup with a diameter of 3-1/2" would probably work best. The cup size, 2-1/4" in diameter, fits perfectly onto the top of a 5 ounce Kerr jam/jelly jar.
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I have two of these grinders. I use one to grind fennel seed, and the other one I keep free to use on various spices and herbs. There is a crushing action in the way that the ceramic blade works, and that may be why the maker named the product "crushgrind". However, I think it is an excellent grinder for dry, whole spices or peppercorns. For true crushing action I use my mortar and pestle. I hope this helps answer your question.
1466532
The mortar (bowl) is 4" high overall, the bowl depth at the center is 2", Outside diameter is 4" with inside diameter of 3". The pestle (crusher) is 5".
1307063
It doesn't hold a lot, but I never found one on line or in a department store that did. I have never measured, but I would say less than half a cup or so. Wish I could be more specific. However, it is so easy to take apart that how often I need to refill it is really not an issue. I am happy with this grinder and highly recommend it.
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I have never measured, cup by cup, and for what I use it for (bird seed) I don't plan to do that. LISTEN to what other peeps tell on here.
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This size might be a little big for that, although I guess it depends how much you are grinding. I used them to give away homemade hot cocoa for Christmas and the amount of cocoa I got into each one is probably a little more than 2 cups ( I didn't measure, just a guess) of powered ingredients. I'm pretty sure they were sold in 4oz and 6oz sizes those might be better for spices. They are really pretty jars, nice quality, and the cover screws on tightly. I was pleased with them.
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Hi, Johnnyman83,My Cuisinart MM-2M Mini-Mate offering is in the box, never unpacked or used. However, the box itself is 7" tall, 3.5" wide one way, and 4.25" wide the other. If you look at the height, the motor is on the top, the grinder portion on the bottom - looks like it comprises more than half the height. My "guess-timate" on the grinder size is about 3" tall and 3" across. Does that give you an indication of how it would work on herbs? I've done coffee beans and nuts, but not "softer" things like spices. I see other posters say it does well, but use "bursts" of short duration or the motor will burn out. I hope this helps. Robin @ Cornucopia's Bounty. Hi, Johnnyman83,My Cuisinart MM-2M Mini-Mate offering is in the box, never unpacked or used. However, the box itself is 7" tall, 3.5" wide one way, and 4.25" wide the other. If you look at the height, the motor is on the top, the grinder portion on the bottom - looks like it comprises more than half the height. My "guess-timate" on the grinder size is about 3" tall and 3" across. Does that give you an indication of how it would work on herbs? I've done coffee beans and nuts, but not "softer" things like spices. I see other posters say it... » Read More Hi, Johnnyman83,My Cuisinart MM-2M Mini-Mate offering is in the box, never unpacked or used. However, the box itself is 7" tall, 3.5" wide one way, and 4.25" wide the other. If you look at the height, the motor is on the top, the grinder portion on the bottom - looks like it comprises more than half the height. My "guess-timate" on the grinder size is about 3" tall and 3" across. Does that give you an indication of how it would work on herbs? I've done coffee beans and nuts, but not "softer" things like spices. I see other posters say it does well, but use "bursts" of short duration or the motor will burn out. I hope this helps. Robin @ Cornucopia's Bounty. « Show Less