The Harmony Collection - Incense Sticks

The Pear Chamber incense recipe is derived from the archetypal Chinese aromatics text Xiang Sheng 《香乘》, written in the Ming Dynasty (17^th century). It is recorded in its 14^th scroll as an incense recipe favored by King Li (李主，ruler of Southern China in the 10^th Century). Created by his favorite consort for her bed chambers, the recipe involves carving out the center of the Chinese e-pear, filling it with sandalwood and aloeswood powder, steaming the mixture and then blending it into a paste to be rolled into incense.

This is a simple and gentle incense, the smell is light with some sweetness from the pear. It is a pleasant companion to a cup of tea or a book.

Main ingredients:Sandalwood, Aloeswood, E-pear

The Mountain Illusions incense recipe was inspired by the famed Chinese Tang-dynasty poet Hanshan (寒山) who lived approximately 1,300 years ago in seclusion, in the ancient Tiantai Mountain Guoqing Temple (天台国清寺). The ingredients of this incense tries to capture the aromas of this mountain life, with somber wood bases and a Yulan magnolia (玉兰花) highlight, a flower often cultivated in temples in the Tang dynasty as a sign of purity.

This is a light and sophisticated incense with a floral touch. It is well suited for a moment of calm in the day, or for easing into a restful night of sleep.

Main ingredients:Aloeswood, Yulan magnolia, Styrax, Chinese Cedar, Sandalwood

The Tibetan Earths Incense follows in the long traditions of Tibetan incense recipes. Rooted in Traditional Tibetan Medicine, Tibetan incense are unique in their rich assortment of ingredients, often numbering 30 or more. The emphasis on the use of herbs, spices and flowers gives rise to a uniquely earthy and herbal smell.

This is a full-bodied and flavorful incense. Traditionally Tibetan incense are used to cleanse the environment and aid meditation.

Main ingredients:Saffron, Rhodiola Rosea, Nutmeg, Caterpillar Fungus, Musk, Aloeswood, Sandalwood, Tibetan Cypress, Borneol, and other ingredients (total 36)