{"product_id":"pack-of-15-natural-incense-smudge-bricks-and-burner-benzion","title":"Pack of 15 Natural Incense Smudge Bricks and Burner - Benzion","description":"\u003cp\u003eFifteen pressed-brick incense pieces that combine pinewood powder with natural benzoin gums, arranged in a tray with a small terracotta burner. Light one brick on the burner and the warm, resinous scent of benzoin fills the room, sweet, balsamic, with a soft vanilla-like edge, a fragrance used in temples and churches for centuries, now at home on a desk or beside the bath.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe scent is dense and enveloping, not a thin background note, benzoin's natural sweetness settles into something round and comforting.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEach brick smoulders rather than flames, releasing slow, steady smoke that drifts through the space for several minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe terracotta burner holds the brick safely and catches the ash, so you need nothing else to use them straight away.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe bricks are dry and firm to the touch, with a faint golden-brown colour and visible wood-grain texture from the pinewood base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBenzoin, tree resin turned to smoke\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenzoin is the aromatic resin of the Styrax tree, tapped from the bark in the forests of Southeast Asia and left to harden into amber lumps. Here it is ground and blended with pinewood powder, then pressed into brick form so it burns without needing loose charcoal. The result is a simpler ritual: light and let it smoulder, no preparation beyond striking a match.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to burn them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace one brick on the terracotta burner and light the edge with a match or lighter. Let it catch for a few seconds, then blow out any flame so the brick glows and begins to smoulder. It will release smoke for a few minutes, depending on ventilation and airflow. Always burn on a heat-proof surface, away from draughts and anything flammable, and never leave it unattended. Let the ash cool fully before discarding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhere benzoin sits in tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenzoin has been burned in religious and ceremonial spaces across Asia, the Middle East and Europe for over two thousand years. In Christian liturgy it was blended with frankincense and myrrh; in Buddhist and Hindu temples it was offered as a purifying fragrance. The resin was also a prized ingredient in early perfumery and medicine, valued for its preserving and aromatic qualities. Today it is used to mark the beginning or end of a meditation session, to settle a room before sleep, or simply to bring a moment of slow, focused attention to an ordinary evening.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifteen pressed incense bricks, each roughly finger-length, and one small terracotta burner with a central well to hold the brick. The bricks are made with pinewood powder and natural benzoin gums; no synthetic fragrance or additives are used.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eA gift for quiet moments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits anyone drawn to natural scent, slow rituals, or creating a calmer atmosphere at home. The inclusion of the burner makes it ready to use straight away, so it works as a thoughtful gift for someone new to incense or a restock for someone who already burns it regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does one brick burn?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach brick smoulders for a few minutes, depending on airflow and ventilation. The scent lingers in the room for some time after the brick has finished burning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I break the bricks into smaller pieces?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, you can snap a brick in half if you want a shorter burn or a lighter scent. Keep the unused portion in the box to preserve the fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need charcoal discs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. These bricks are designed to burn on their own once lit, so the included terracotta burner is all you need.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHAMTAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53974081372474,"sku":"AISB-11","price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/8307\/0266\/files\/pack-of-15-natural-incense-smudge-bricks-and-burner-benzion-cover.png?v=1788242894","url":"https:\/\/shamtam.com\/products\/pack-of-15-natural-incense-smudge-bricks-and-burner-benzion","provider":"SHAMTAM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}