Apologies again for the slow posting this week, been extremely busy with offline activities and several local incense events etc Perhaps just for a breather, I thought I could have a little detour by writing something on pu-erh tea. The ... [Read More...]
I had been a strong advocater of electric heating of fragrantwoods for quite a while. The reason behind this, stems from observation of what society and people need. With high stressed levels, long working hours etc, it is important that they can ... [Read More...]
If you have been following my youtube channel or some national talkshow i.e. (国学堂) in China, you might have come across the bold assertion that all sandalwood used in incense must be processed. According to them, if the sandalwood is not processed, ... [Read More...]
In the Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), the stick incense was invented. Dried herbs were blended, ground into powder, and mixed with binder powder, the powdered bark of the Machilus Thunbergii tree which acts as a glue when wet. The resultant ... [Read More...]
The cardio-protective properties of Agarwood(particularly Kynam) had been recorded in chinese medical literature for many centuries, with written accounts from many historical chinese physicians. In the traditional Chinese/Han medicine that Japan ... [Read More...]
Incense : Shokaku (Translucent Path) Brand : Shoyeido Source : Purchased from Japan Price : 9450 yen / 15 sticks (USD $95) Amount Burnt so far prior to this review : 6 sticks Taste profile : Sweet : +++ Bitter : very slight tinge ... [Read More...]
闻, or 闻香 (mon-koh), can be literally translated as to smell or to listen to fragrances. This is probably why the Chinese word for the action of smelling, contains a character representing the ear. Most people would have expected a nose ... [Read More...]
I felt rather inspired and compelled to write this article after an enjoyable meetup with Mr Stephan S. from Mexico, whom had stopped by Singapore for a while. I'm extremely impressed the olfactory prowess of Stephan which I believe to be a notch ... [Read More...]