10 Minute Aroma Incense: Yuzu
Hibi's Aroma Yuzu, designed to help relax the mind and body, comes in a pack of 8 matchsticks and a non-flammable mat.
The compact size fits easily in your hand and can be lit without a lighter. It is recommended to use the anti-flammable mat provided, even if you choose to pair it with a ceramic plate.
Hibi's Aroma Yuzu is part of the Japanese fragrance line, along with Sandalwood and Japanese Cypress. This trio of scents highlights traditional Japanese incense, incorporating ingredients commonly used and cherished in Japanese culture.
Hibi’s tale begins with two age-old trades in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan: the incense of Awaji Island and the matches of Harima. These two traditional industries crossed paths for the first time in 2011. The collaboration started with the concept of an incense that could be ignited like striking a match, leading to 3 years of experimentation.
Due to Japanese incense's delicate nature, a clever solution was necessary. A precise blend of incense and washi pulp was developed: a fragrant product with durability and aroma, resistant to breakage when ignited like a match.
How to use Hibi 10 Minute Aroma Yuzu
The Hibi incense is fragile, so handle it carefully to avoid breakage while lighting it. The one-minute video further down the page demonstrates how to use Hibi effectively.
- Remove the packaging by tearing the film open from left to right along the perforated edge.
- Light a stick of hibi by pressing the top tip against the rough brown surface on the side of the box where striking is indicated. Scrape downwards at a 45-degree angle to ignite it, holding the stick at its midpoint to prevent breakage.
- After lighting the stick, tilt it slightly downwards rather than keeping it horizontal, and continue holding it until the flame spreads to the incense part and then settles on its own. Extinguishing the flame too quickly may prevent the fire from reaching the incense part, or the matching smell may affect the scent of the incense because the flammable material in the match head may not have completely burned.
- Place the stick on Hibi's special mat and enjoy the fragrance for approximately 10 minutes. The mat and tray are heat-resistant, so you can place it on a desk. For added safety, you can also place it on the slide cover of the box. Do not leave the area unattended until the stick has fully burned out. Burning more than two sticks at once can be dangerous and may cause the mat to overheat, so make sure only to burn one stick at a time.
