{"title":"Japanese Incense","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatcha incense brings the soft, grassy scent of a Kyoto tea house to your desk without smoke or ash. Warmed gently on a tealight, it releases its aroma after a few minutes, quiet enough to keep you company while you write or read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is pressed by INCENSE KITCHEN from fresh Uji matcha that did not meet the grade for food use but still carries the same rich aroma, sourced directly from Uji tea farms so nothing fragrant goes to waste.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pressed-matcha-incense-for-tea-warmer-cha-koro","title":"Pressed Matcha Incense for Tea Warmer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Pressed Matcha Incense for Tea Warmer is a refill card from INCENSE KITCHEN. Five to six small pressed pieces are arranged on a printed paper card, and the only ingredient in the fragrance is fresh Uji matcha. Choose from three illustrated cards, plum, pine, or tea, each with pressed shapes that match the motif on the paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plum card is dark navy printed with white plum blossom branches, and the pressed pieces take the shape of small plum flowers and leaves. The pine card is white with painterly pine branches in soft pink and black ink, and the pressed pieces are shaped like pine sprigs and needle clusters. The tea card is a warm earthen orange with a white teapot illustration, and the pressed pieces include a small teapot and five tea cups arranged on saucers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this incense special is the matcha itself. INCENSE KITCHEN sources only fresh Uji matcha that has been rejected for food use. It carries the same rich aroma as tea-grade matcha but cannot be sold for drinking, so the brand purchases it directly from Uji tea farms and presses it into incense. Once the matcha aroma has faded, you can also soak the piece with a few drops of essential oil and use it as an aroma stone, so nothing fragrant goes to waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis refill is intended for use with INCENSE KITCHEN's matcha incense tea warmers. See our \u003ca title=\"Matcha Incense Tea Warmer Starter Set — Suruga Bamboo Craft\" href=\"https:\/\/komorebistationery.com\/products\/matcha-incense-tea-warmer-starter-set-suruga-bamboo-craft\" style=\"color: rgb(18, 102, 56);\"\u003eMatcha Incense Tea Warmer Starter Set — Suruga Bamboo Craft\u003c\/a\u003e for a handcrafted bamboo silhouette, or the \u003ca title=\"Matcha Incense Tea Warmer Starter Set — Tea Garden\" href=\"https:\/\/komorebistationery.com\/products\/matcha-incense-tea-warmer-starter-set-tea-garden\" style=\"color: rgb(18, 102, 56);\"\u003eMatcha Incense Tea Warmer Starter Set — Tea Garden\u003c\/a\u003e for a foldable, more compact design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace one or two incense pieces on the warmer plate, depending on how strong you would like the fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet a tealight inside the warmer and light it. Adjust the candle's distance from the plate to fine-tune the heat if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter about 5 to 10 minutes the matcha begins to release its aroma. It lasts roughly 20 minutes per side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen the scent fades or the surface darkens, flip the piece over for another 20 minutes. Once both sides are spent, the piece is finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet contents: 5 to 6 pressed matcha incense pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 4.3\" × 7.5\" × 0.3\" (11 cm × 19 cm × 0.8 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.7 oz (20 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Matcha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan. Made in Uji, Kyoto.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: INCENSE KITCHEN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Warming incense, not burning. Use only with a tea-warmer-style holder, and do not apply direct flame to the incense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story of INCENSE KITCHEN\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINCENSE KITCHEN is a small Kyoto atelier with its workshop in Uji, Japan's most celebrated matcha-producing region. Its signature line is the only matcha incense in Japan made with matcha as its sole aromatic ingredient. Each piece is hand-pressed in traditional wagashi molds, the same wooden tools used to shape Japanese tea sweets, then warmed rather than burned so the aroma rises gently without smoke. Since 2021, every batch has been made with zero-waste matcha purchased directly from Uji tea farmers and processors, the fine and fragrant Uji matcha that does not meet food-grade specifications and would otherwise be discarded.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INCENSE KITCHEN","offers":[{"title":"Plum","offer_id":52150253224219,"sku":"#071","price":1840.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea","offer_id":52150253256987,"sku":"#072","price":1840.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pine","offer_id":52150253289755,"sku":"#073","price":1840.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/0333\/2635\/files\/pressed-matcha-incense-for-tea-warmer-komorebi-stationery-1.jpg?v=1778140894"},{"product_id":"matcha-incense-tea-warmer-starter-set-tea-garden","title":"Matcha Incense Tea Warmer Starter Set — Tea Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Matcha Incense Tea Warmer Starter Set captures the quiet composure of a Japanese tea room on a small folding frame, with everything you need to begin: a foldable warmer, five pressed matcha incense pieces, and a tealight candle. Disassembled it folds flat and travels easily; assembled, it stands like a miniature tea house on the corner of a desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach detail draws on the visual language of the traditional Japanese tea room. The two wooden side panels are carved with the asanoha (hemp leaf) lattice, a hexagonal pattern often seen on shoji screens and antique kimonos. Because hemp grows quickly and straight, the motif has long carried a wish for healthy growth and served as a yakuyoke charm to ward off misfortune, a traditional auspicious pattern that has accompanied Japanese homes for centuries. Above the panels sits a small unglazed ceramic plate that holds the incense and suggests a flat stone placed quietly among raked gravel. A brushed stainless-steel frame bridges the panels and supports the plate, completing the tea-house silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pressed matcha incense inside is made by INCENSE KITCHEN with fresh Uji matcha that has been rejected for food use but carries the same rich aroma as tea-grade matcha. The brand sources it directly from Uji tea farms, so nothing fragrant goes to waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you run out of incense, refills are available as \u003ca title=\"Pressed Matcha Incense for Tea Warmer\" href=\"https:\/\/komorebistationery.com\/products\/pressed-matcha-incense-for-tea-warmer-cha-koro\" style=\"color: rgb(18, 102, 56);\"\u003ePressed Matcha Incense for Tea Warmer\u003c\/a\u003e. If you prefer a softer, rounder bamboo silhouette, see our sister set, \u003ca title=\"Matcha Incense Tea Warmer Starter Set — Suruga Bamboo Craft\" href=\"https:\/\/komorebistationery.com\/products\/matcha-incense-tea-warmer-starter-set-suruga-bamboo-craft\" style=\"color: rgb(18, 102, 56);\"\u003eMatcha Incense Tea Warmer Starter Set — Suruga Bamboo Craft\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace one or two incense pieces on the ceramic plate at the top, depending on how strong you would like the fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet a tealight on the cork pad inside the warmer and light it. The cork pad keeps the candle slightly raised; remove it for a stronger heat or leave it in for a gentler one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter about 5–10 minutes the matcha begins to release its aroma. It lasts roughly 20 minutes per side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen the scent fades or the surface darkens, flip the piece over for another 20 minutes. Once both sides are spent, the piece is finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet contents: 1 foldable warmer, 5 pressed matcha incense pieces, 1 tealight candle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize (Tea warmer): 7.3\" W × 1.7\" D × 2.6\" H (18.5 cm W × 4.2 cm D × 6.6 cm H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 4.1 oz (116 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: wood, ceramic, stainless steel, cork, matcha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: INCENSE KITCHEN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Warming incense, not burning. Do not apply direct flame to the incense. Never leave a lit candle unattended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story of INCENSE KITCHEN\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINCENSE KITCHEN is a small atelier founded in 2020, with its workshop in Uji, Japan's most celebrated matcha-producing region. The founder grew up in Kyoto, surrounded from childhood by the city's quiet daily rituals of tea ceremony, ikebana, kimono, and incense. Before launching the brand, she studied fragrance and the way of incense at the Izumiyama Goryu school of kodo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand's signature matcha incense is the only one of its kind in Japan, made with matcha as its sole aromatic ingredient. Each piece is hand-pressed in traditional wagashi molds, the same wooden tools used to shape Japanese tea sweets, which is why the incense looks so much like tiny tea-ceremony confections. Since 2021, every batch has been made with \"zero-waste matcha\" sourced directly from Uji tea farmers and processors. It is the same fine, fragrant Uji matcha used in tea, but cannot be sold for consumption due to food-grade specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INCENSE KITCHEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52150253191451,"sku":"#024","price":12840.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/0333\/2635\/files\/matcha-incense-tea-warmer-starter-set-tea-garden-komorebi-stationery-1.jpg?v=1778139904"},{"product_id":"matcha-incense-tea-warmer-starter-set-suruga-bamboo-craft","title":"Matcha Incense Tea Warmer Starter Set — Suruga Bamboo Craft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Matcha Incense Tea Warmer Starter Set pairs a handcrafted Suruga bamboo warmer with INCENSE KITCHEN's Uji matcha incense, bringing the soft, grassy aroma of a long-established Kyoto tea shop to your desk, your reading corner, or your tea table. The set includes the warmer, five pressed matcha incense pieces in assorted lucky-charm shapes, and four tealight candles, ready to use the moment it arrives. Unlike stick incense, which fills a room with a single dominant fragrance, this matcha incense is warmed rather than burned, leaving no smoke, no ash, and no overpowering perfume, only the quiet, mellow scent of fresh Uji matcha drifting just far enough to keep you company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this matcha incense special is the matcha itself. INCENSE KITCHEN sources only fresh Uji matcha that has been rejected for food use. It carries the same rich aroma as tea-grade matcha but cannot be sold for drinking, so the brand purchases it directly from Uji tea farms and processors and presses it into incense. Nothing fragrant goes to waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bamboo warmer, \"Ajiro-gi,\" is handmade by a certified traditional craftsman using Suruga Take Sensuji, a Shizuoka bamboo craft known for its slender round bamboo strips rather than the flat ribbons used in most bamboo work. The name \"Ajiro-gi\" comes from the winter scene of bamboo fishing weirs lined across the Uji River, and the warmer's vertical bamboo echoes that quiet image. The same Uji landscape that produces the matcha inside the warmer is reflected in the form of the warmer itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you run out of incense, refills are available as \u003ca title=\"Pressed Matcha Incense for Tea Warmer\" href=\"https:\/\/komorebistationery.com\/products\/pressed-matcha-incense-for-tea-warmer-cha-koro\" style=\"color: rgb(18, 102, 56);\"\u003ePressed Matcha Incense for Tea Warmer\u003c\/a\u003e. If you prefer a more compact warmer in a different style, see our sister set, \u003ca title=\"Matcha Incense Tea Warmer Starter Set — Tea Garden\" href=\"https:\/\/komorebistationery.com\/products\/matcha-incense-tea-warmer-starter-set-tea-garden\" style=\"color: rgb(18, 102, 56);\"\u003eMatcha Incense Tea Warmer Starter Set — Tea Garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace one or two incense pieces on the heat-resistant glass plate at the top, depending on how strong you would like the fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet a tealight in the bamboo cup below and light it. If the candle sits low, use the inner lid as a riser to bring it closer to the plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter about five minutes the matcha begins to release its aroma. It lasts roughly 20 minutes per side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen the scent fades or the surface darkens, flip the piece over for another 20 minutes. Once both sides are spent, the piece is finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet contents: 1 bamboo warmer, 5 pressed matcha incense pieces, 4 candles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSize (Tea warmer): 3.9\" D × 2.8\" H (10 cm D × 7.1 cm H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5.5 oz (155 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Bamboo, Matcha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan. Warmer crafted in Shizuoka, incense made in Uji, Kyoto.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: INCENSE KITCHEN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Warming incense, not burning. Do not apply direct flame to the incense. Never leave a lit candle unattended.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story of INCENSE KITCHEN\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINCENSE KITCHEN is a small atelier founded in 2020, with its workshop in Uji, Japan's most celebrated matcha-producing region. The founder grew up in Kyoto, surrounded from childhood by the city's quiet daily rituals of tea ceremony, ikebana, kimono, and incense. Before launching the brand, she studied fragrance and the way of incense at the Izumiyama Goryu school of kodo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand's signature matcha incense is the only one of its kind in Japan, made with matcha as its sole aromatic ingredient. Each piece is hand-pressed in traditional wagashi molds, the same wooden tools used to shape Japanese tea sweets, which is why the incense looks so much like tiny tea-ceremony confections. Since 2021, every batch has been made with \"zero-waste matcha\" sourced directly from Uji tea farmers and processors. It is the same fine, fragrant Uji matcha used in tea, but cannot be sold for consumption due to food-grade specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INCENSE KITCHEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52150253322523,"sku":"#023","price":30630.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/0333\/2635\/files\/matcha-incense-tea-warmer-starter-set-suruga-bamboo-craft-komorebi-stationery-1.jpg?v=1778139904"}],"url":"https:\/\/komorebistationery.com\/collections\/japanese-incense.oembed","provider":"Komorebi Stationery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}