Byakudan Koubunboku (30 grams) - Extra Sandalwood Incense

Incense weight: 30 grams
Number of sticks: Approximately 110 short sticks. This may vary slightly though as the quantity of incense is based upon weight, not the number of sticks
Stick length: Approx 14 cms
Burn time per stick: About half an hour
Manufacturer: Baieido, Japan

About sandalwood: An evergreen tree of the Santalaceae family found predominantly in India. Within India, the area by the southwest coast known as the Mysore region is referred to as Sandalwood City, and this is regulated by the Indian government. It is extremely famous for its production of superior quality Sandalwood as well as its high price. The heartwood of the Sandalwood tree has been valued from ancient times for carving Buddhist statues and ritual objects. Its aroma is proclaimed of in ancient works as; 'pure, powerful, emanating tranquility, when burnt it is superior to other incense aromas.'

"A wonderful, rich, mature, fresh and exhilarating high quality sandalwood incense. There is not the harshness that can accompany some sandalwood incenses. Smelling it reminds me of Buddhist monks meditating in temples. It reminds me of the earth yet it is spiritual in its essence. The other ingredients and spices used in this secret blend added to the incense take little away from the sandalwood and are designed to accentuate it further. With Baiedo being founded in 1657 this leaves a long time for recipes to be developed and attain a kind of perfection. I am a fan of all the Baieido incense and this one I feel could become a staple product for many." - Brett