The beauty of tasting incense: how to truly smell a stick

Tasting has three stages: first the surface, then the body, then the tail. Good incense opens bright, runs mellow and lingers long. Breathe slowly and let the scent enter naturally rather than sniffing closely.

The wonder of agarwood lies in its layers and coolness — Hui-an sweet, Xingzhou mellow. Cultural education.

Compiled for general knowledge; traditional references are cultural notes, not medical advice.

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