Botanical Incense Gift Sets

Exciting news – there are now two gift sets in the shop to choose from!

The Core Collection & The Expanded Collection

These gift sets contain three (or five) boxes of my handmade botanical incense, beautifully wrapped in tissue paper, and bundled inside a reusable cotton bag – ready to present to your loved one.

Both are available for preorder. The estimated shipping date for preorders is early December.

The Core Collection includes ↓

• Oak Moss and Vetiver

• Cinnamon and Spruce

• and Black Storax and Clove
  
  

The Expanded Collection includes ↓

• All the above scents

• Plus Ylang Ylang and Orris Root

• and the limited edition blend, Chamomile and Agave

If you'd like to customise your own set, you have the option of building your own gift bag too 😊

As always, thank you for your interest and support x

Burn It Botanical Incense at Fawkner Marketplace

Big thanks to those of you who came along to Fawkner Marketplace last Sunday!

It was my first time as a stall holder, and I had a great time meeting you all. I look forward to seeing you again in the future.

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Botanic Spotlight: Ceylon Cinnamon

Botanic: Ceylon Cinnamon

Binomial name: Cinnamomum Zeylanicum or Cinnamomum Verum (native to Sri Lanka)

Scent: warm, fruity, spiced, and lightly floral; it’s a key ingredient in my Cinnamon and Spruce incense sticks.

Function: In incense making cinnamon acts as an aromatic. Unlike some other aromatics (resin, leaves etc) it burns quite well, and can be used in larger quantities if desired.

Something you might not know: There are hundreds of different varieties of cinnamon. The most common and easiest to find in the grocery store is Cassia. While all varieties have similarities, Ceylon is the softest and most delicate.

I use certified Fair Trade Ceylon Cinnamon in my blends, sourced from Sri Lanka.

When I was formulating this particular blend, I began using Cassia Cinnamon, and while I knew I wanted its aroma, I wanted to soften its edges a little. Ceylon cinnamon was the perfect switch.

You can find more information about my sourcing process here. Check out the previous instalments on Black Frankincense and Australian Sandalwood.

I make incense at my kitchen table in Melbourne from sustainably harvested Australian sandalwood, as well as tree resins, plants and essential oils.