For grinding small amounts by hand, crushing salt and alkalis to a fine dust, and working scent or moisture evenly into snuff.
An example of the kind we mean. AI-generated illustration
What to look for
A granite or stone mortar is the most useful and easiest to clean. A wooden one works for dry tobacco but holds on to smells.
You can grind everything in one, from a few grams of leaf to a whole cigar. It's slower than a grinder, though you have more control and nothing heats up. It's also the simplest way to mix a pinch of bicarbonate or menthol through a small batch.
