Kyoto Prefecture, 9th Century
powdered tea & tart apricots debut in the prefecture
era: crossroads
elements: bergamot • apricot • fog • green & black teas • sandalwood
feel: silky and nuanced
intensity: strong
When the poet and scholar Sugawara Michizane is banished from the royal court in Kyoto, legend has it that he pleads with his favorite apricot tree, “If the spring wind blows, you apricot tree! send your scent to me"—and soon after, the tree flies to him in Dazaifu for a single night. Today there are thousands of ume trees at the Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine, which is built atop the grave of this patron saint of scholars and students.
Details
• luxury-grade soy wax blend
• exclusive blend of premium oils
• ring-spun cotton wick
• clean burning: no toxins, parabens, phthalates, or lead
• jar: glass (8 oz. & 16 oz.), ceramic (5 oz.)
• bamboo lid
• comes in reusable cotton muslin drawstring bag for easy gifting and travel
Shipping & Returns
• free shipping over $150
• standard order processing time: 2-4 business days; express: 1–2 days
• return/refund policy: within 30 days for items that arrive damaged