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Some people shun all incense because the only kind they are used to are ones that are dense, smokey, and have overpowering fragrances. But as you\u2019ll learn in this Shoyeido incense review, there are alternative options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only does Shoyeido make good incense, their products have been artfully prepared by master blenders for twelve generations. The resulting scents are subtle, yet captivating, and they are made without a wooden core. If you prefer incense cones or coils, they\u2019ve created options for you as well.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about the history of Shoyeido and the company\u2019s product offerings below.<\/p>\n\n\n

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All About the Shoyeido Company<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned, Shoyeido has been in operation for twelve generations, dating back to 1705. Rokubei Moritsune Hata worked in Kyoto\u2019s Imperial Palace thousands of years ago where he learned how to create incense, the beginning of which dated back to the Asuka Period in Japanese history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The empress of that time, Suiko, was given aromatic agarwood found by locals on the shore of Awaji. I am not sure how long after that the palace began to train workers in the artistry of fragrance making, but Hata not only learned the technique centuries later, he shared the fruit of his talent with people who lived beyond the palace walls in his store, Sayasa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And in every generation since then, over 300 years, Shoyeido natural incense has been made by hand in Kyoto, Japan.<\/strong> Shoyeido means \u201cvarious degree\u201d in the Japanese language, and I think it might refer to experiencing their incense with all of your senses. Similar to candles, you won\u2019t smell every natural ingredient of the incense right away. You have to allow it time to linger, waft throughout your home, and inhale with your entire being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shoyeido sells multiple incense stick collections, as well as incense coils, cones, and holders, as well as, aromatic wood chips.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to their online presence, it\u2019s possible to shop Shoyeido in person when in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Shoyeido Incense Is Made<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A lot of craftsmanship is devoted to the process of creating Shoyeido incense.<\/strong> They ethically source high quality natural ingredients. In fact, they are registered with Japan\u2019s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI), and the United State\u2019s Department of Fish & Wildlife to demonstrate that they are respectful of the shores where their driftwood is found. Shoyeido incense is made without any animal byproducts and is not tested on animals.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make Shoyeido incense, raw fragrance materials, like woods, flowers, spices, and roots are ground together and mixed with a natural binder and water.<\/strong> True artistry is needed to blend just the right amounts. This paste is then squeezed out of a machine that looks like an oversized pasta maker. You can see what I mean in this image<\/a>. The resulting sticks are then left to dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because of the way Shoyeido incense sticks are made, you can\u2019t use the same incense holders as you would for dipped incense.<\/strong> With dipped incense, the core wood extends beyond the incense fragrance, making that end narrower. But Shoyeido incense sticks do not taper, so you have to use incense holders with a wider hole, which you\u2019ll notice in the first product that I suggest below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 7 Shoyeido Incense Products Reviewed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It’s difficult to narrow down a list of the best Shoyeido products because they all tend to smell divine. So this is a list of scents and sets that I’ve found to stick out the most, but I don’t think you can go wrong with any Shoyeido product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Shoyeido Eternal Treasure Incense Gift Set<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
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