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Temuka Pottery and The Alchemist’s Table are proudly New Zealand owned & operated – lovingly crafted in our Palmerston North factory by artisans using simple machines and old-fashioned methods.
Temuka Pottery has been a New Zealand icon since 1931, enriching generations of Kiwi kitchen moments, from a comforting cup of tea to a shared dinner with loved ones.
The Alchemist’s Table was founded in 2018, and combines years of pottery and hospitality expertise to deliver restaurant ready tableware that is as beautiful as it is durable.
Our Process
Our glazes are applied to bisque porcelain, with both being fired to 1200 °C, ensuring they’re as durable as possible when they become part of the porcelain. This, plus the absence of water absorption means the glazes will not craze in normal conditions. Lead is not used in the glazes, ensuring they are always food safe.
Our glazing is done by hand and often applied in two layers to create a deliberate emphasis on the runs, finger marks and imperfections characteristic of handmade pottery. No two pieces are exactly alike and some variation between batches can be expected. In this way, we hope to produce pottery with a hand-crafted character that you will treasure.