{"product_id":"side-handle-teapot-dark-large","title":"Side-handle Teapot - Dark - Large","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"131\" data-start=\"52\"\u003eSide-handle teapot by Lesley Hurley - Handcrafted Australian Ceramics for Tea Rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"523\" data-start=\"262\"\u003eThoughtfully\u003cem data-end=\"288\" data-start=\"262\"\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ehandcrafted at her home studio located in the Northern Rivers Hinterland, these handmade side-handle teapots are designed for those who value quiet ritual, intentional design, and a deep connection to the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"853\" data-start=\"525\"\u003eEach stoneware teapot is wheel-thrown from a custom blend of Australian ceramic clay and fired in a gas kiln to 1300°C, ensuring lasting durability while enhancing the subtle surface textures of the clay. But their story begins much earlier - formed not only by hand, but by the desert woodlands of Outback Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1261\" data-start=\"855\"\u003eThe materials used in these artisan teapots were gathered respectfully from country, with permission from the Traditional Custodians of the land. Ochres dug from ancient ground and fallen hardwoods collected for the wooden side handles give these teapots their distinctive voice. The earthy hues and raw surfaces speak to a landscape shaped by heat, time, and story - a landscape Lesley once called home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1591\" data-start=\"1263\"\u003eFood-safe and tactile, they reveal soft-pink desert sands, crystalline salt flats, and the iron-rich palette of inland Australia. The timber handles are individually carved and joined by hand, offering a balance of warmth, function, and beauty, an ideal vessel for tea ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1940\" data-start=\"1593\"\u003eAs with every piece in Lesley's practice, these teapots are slow-made, holding space for stillness and intention. With over twenty years in the tea industry and a decade devoted to handmade pottery, Lesley brings a rare integrity to her work, grounded in respect for both cultural heritage and the Australian environment that inspires it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chai Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45418971037750,"sku":null,"price":510.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2686\/6970\/files\/Teapot12.jpg?v=1776845266","url":"https:\/\/www.chaicollective.com.au\/products\/side-handle-teapot-dark-large","provider":"Chai Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}