{"product_id":"satya-incense-15gm-tree-of-life","title":"Satya Incense 15gm - Tree of Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eA warm, grounding fragrance that fills a room with the scent of coumarin and vanilla layered over yara yara, a note somewhere between resinous and softly sweet. Made by Satya in India, it suits the kind of evening when you want the space to feel quieter and the edges of the day to soften.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThe scent\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe coumarin opens first, a soft, hay-like sweetness with a faint almond edge, then the vanilla comes through and settles the sharper notes into something round and mellow.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYara yara, a powdered resin, adds a subtle woody warmth beneath the sweeter tones, so it never turns cloying.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe smoke is gentle and lingers without overpowering, making it easy to burn in a small room or while reading.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIt carries the richness of a masala-style incense, blended powders rolled onto a bamboo core, rather than the lighter, more fleeting character of Japanese stick incense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHand-rolled in India\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSatya incense is made in Bangalore using the traditional masala method: powdered resins, woods and fragrance are mixed with a binding agent, then hand-rolled onto thin bamboo sticks and left to dry. The result is a thicker, slower-burning stick with a deeper scent throw than dipped or charcoal-core incense. Each stick is hand-rolled, so they vary slightly in thickness and the way they burn.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to burn it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight the coated tip, let the flame catch for a few seconds, then blow it out so the end glows. Stand the plain end in a holder or rest it in an ash catcher, and keep a window slightly open, masala incense produces more smoke than minimal Japanese styles. These typically burn for thirty to forty-five minutes, though it varies with the thickness of each stick. Never leave it unattended.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThe Tree of Life motif\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tree of Life appears across many cultures, from the Norse Yggdrasil to the Kabbalistic Etz Chaim, as a symbol of growth, connection and the cycles of renewal. Satya uses the name to evoke rootedness and the idea of returning to a centred, grounded state, though the fragrance itself is a modern masala blend rather than a historical recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne box of incense sticks, 15 g net weight, produced in India. The box shows roughly a dozen sticks in the photo, though the exact count may vary slightly as they are hand-rolled and sold by weight rather than a fixed number.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eA small ritual gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt makes a thoughtful present for someone who meditates, journals in the evening, or simply likes a room to smell warm and lived-in. The Satya name is recognisable enough that it feels considered rather than generic, and the scent is easy to live with daily.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this all-natural?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo, it contains fragrance oils (vanillin and coumarin are synthetic) blended with powdered plant material. It is honest masala incense rather than a pure botanical stick, and the scent reflects that.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it compare to Nag Champa?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTree of Life is warmer and less floral, Nag Champa has the champaca flower at its heart, giving it a honeyed, almost soapy sweetness, while this leans into vanilla and resinous depth. If you find Nag Champa too heady, this is the gentler choice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I burn it in a bedroom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, as long as the room is ventilated, crack a window so the smoke doesn't build up. Masala incense produces more smoke than lighter styles, so a small, sealed room can feel heavy after twenty minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHAMTAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54085001675066,"sku":"ISatya-52","price":4.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/8307\/0266\/files\/satya-incense-15gm-tree-of-life-cover.png?v=1789711915","url":"https:\/\/shamtam.com\/products\/satya-incense-15gm-tree-of-life","provider":"SHAMTAM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}