A quiet ritual in the heart of Kyoto. Silent Tea Room – Kyoyo captures the tranquility of an old teahouse by the river—where time slows, the air hums softly, and the scent of steeped black tea mingles with jasmine and pine. A touch of roselle lends a tart sweetness, like a memory you can’t quite place. Light a stick and let the aroma unfold, inviting stillness and reflection.
Each box contains 20 incense sticks and a minimalist holder, packaged in a slender case inspired by Japanese simplicity.
Burn time: Approx. 25 minutes per stick
Box size: W136mm × H37mm × D23mm
Incense length: 80mm
Total weight: 32g
Main notes: Black tea, Jasmine, Roselle, Pine
WHY IT’S SPECIAL
Think of it as a tea ceremony in scent form. The blend bridges floral calm and woody clarity—perfect for moments of unwinding, journaling, or simply sitting in silence. A contemporary homage to Kyoto’s riverfront teahouses, where each breath feels like a season passing.
DIRECTIONS
Light the tip of a stick until it glows, then gently blow out the flame. Place it in the included holder on a non-flammable dish, and let the quiet smoke rise. The fragrance will linger for about 25 minutes—just long enough to steep yourself in calm.
THE BRAND
Founded in Tokyo, BALLON creates fragrant objects designed as private sanctuaries—small respites amid the city’s rhythm. Each product balances nostalgia and modernity, evoking spaces that feel both near and far: a Paris apartment, a Kyoto temple, a New York studio. Their philosophy, inspired by writer Michael Ende’s words “Time is life itself,” invites us to pause and rediscover the beauty hidden in stillness and small details.
