The quality of agarwood raw materials directly affects the burning time

The burning time of agarwood incense sticks depends first on the quality of the agarwood raw materials. High-quality agarwood has a rich oil content, usually above 15%. When burning, the oil is released slowly, which can significantly extend the burning time. Low-quality agarwood or adulterated agarwood has a low oil content, so the burning speed is naturally faster. It is recommended to choose incense sticks made from agarwood raw materials with clear oil texture and pure aroma.

How to identify the quality of agarwood

When high-quality agarwood incense sticks are lit, the fragrance is rich and long-lasting; the ash after burning is grayish white and has a fine texture. If the ash is black or has a pungent smell, it may be due to the addition of chemical adhesives or inferior raw materials.

Key influences of incense stick production process

Professional agarwood incense stick production must follow traditional craftsmanship: the raw material should be ground to a fineness of 80-100 mesh, the adhesive ratio should not exceed 15%, and the hand-rolled incense sticks should be uniform in compactness. Machine-pressed incense sticks with too high or too low density will affect the burning time. We recommend choosing standard incense sticks with a diameter of 2-3mm and a length of 15-20cm. The burning time of such products is usually 30-45 minutes.

Adhesive selection criteria

High-quality incense sticks use natural plant adhesives (such as nanmu powder), and the proportion is controlled between 10-15%. Too much adhesive will accelerate combustion and affect the purity of the aroma. When purchasing, you can check the product ingredient list to avoid products containing artificial chemical adhesives.

Correct ignition method to extend burning time

Many users overlook the lighting tips: When lighting, let the flame touch the top of the incense stick for 10-15 seconds, and then gently blow out the open flame after a clear red dot appears. Incorrect rapid lighting will result in incomplete internal combustion. It is recommended to use a special incense burner, keep the environment ventilated but avoid strong winds, so that the agarwood incense sticks can burn fully.

Professional fragrance environment suggestions

The ideal incense-tasting environment should be kept at a temperature of 20-25°C and a humidity of 40-60%. Too dry will accelerate combustion, while humidity may cause it to go out. You can use a professional incense burner and keep the incense stick at a 15-degree angle to the burning surface, which can ensure full combustion and extend the burning time.

Why choose our Agarwood Incense Sticks

We strictly select high-fat agarwood raw materials from Indonesia, Vietnam and other production areas, follow the ancient handmade craftsmanship, and each batch of products is dried in the shade for 72 hours. The professional team of incense tasters strictly controls the burning time and aroma quality to ensure that each incense stick burns for more than 40 minutes. If you buy now, you can also get a professional incense burner user guide to help you get the best incense experience.