Most folks, even if they don't realize it, are familiar with Eastern incense. Present Nag Champa (arguably the most popular type of Indian incense) to someone and more often than not, they'll have an "ah-ha" moment after taking in the scent.

At MacroSun, we enjoy sharing our enthusiasm for incense with our customers at both of our St. Louis locations, as well as through our online retail store. We carry a robust variety of high quality Asian incense and have what many consider to be the best selection in the metropolitan area. In particular, we stock many hard to find Tibetan incenses, most of which we offer online.

Many ask, what is the difference between Indian style and Tibetan style incense? Most noticeable on first glance is the size, as Tibetan incense is thicker and lacks a bamboo core and stick. You can purchase incense holders that accommodate both sizes or use a small bowl of sand or uncooked rice as a stand. Tibetan incense is typically much more subtle, relying on a red and/or white sandalwood base with ingredients such as jasmine and saffron, as well as many herbs and roots unique to the Himalayan region. Commonly, Tibetan incense is made from centuries old formulas and in many cases produced and used by monks in sacred locations such as monasteries and temples.

Tibetan incense has grown in popularity in the last few years, and with good reason. It's aroma is stimulating but subtle, great for meditation, and an excellent choice for those with noses too sensitive for most Indian style incense. Check it out!

Namaste!