Traditional Greek Kitchen Tools: Mortar, Briki, Gastra

Greek kitchen tools still in use include the mortar, the briki for coffee, and the gastra, a covered baking pot. This video shows what each one does and why those shapes stuck. The mortar grinds herbs, garlic, and nuts. The briki brews Greek coffee in a small long-handled pot. The gastra bakes slowly, often off a direct flame. These are tools, not a recipe list. Topics covered: Mortar and pestle Briki and Greek coffee Gastra baking pot How the tools change texture and flavor What is still used in home kitchens This video is a food-culture overview.