Ritual Incense Sticks

Incense for your cacao ritual

The smell of incense and warm cacao in the morning. It’s a small thing, but it’s often what makes a ritual feel like one. Over time, the scent itself becomes a cue: the moment you smell it, something in you starts to slow down.

These are the incense sticks Lenka has burned alongside her cacao for years. If you’ve joined one of her ceremonies, yoga classes or retreats, you’ll recognise them. Now you can bring that same feeling home, beside your morning cup.

About the incense

Made by Temple of Incense, every stick is hand-blended and hand-rolled using traditional methods.

• Essential oils, absolutes and resins on a natural wood and bamboo base
• Non-toxic, vegan and cruelty-free
• At least 45 minutes of burn time per stick

Your ritual in 3 steps

1. Light the tip, let it catch, then gently blow out the flame so the stick glows.
2. Place it in a heat-resistant holder and make your cacao while the scent fills the room.
3. Sit with your cup. Breathe. Let this be your pause.

A note from Lenka

Ever since cacao became part of my life, incense has been beside me. Lighting a stick, making my cacao, letting that familiar scent fill the room. It’s such a simple thing, but it marks a shift: a moment to stop doing and come back to myself. 

I fell in love with Temple of Incense from the very first box. I also know Simi and Sam, the sisters behind it, personally. It means a lot to share the work of women I know, whose incense I use every day and wholeheartedly believe in.

With love,
Lenka x

Choosing your scent

• Fresh and uplifting, for mornings: Kerala Flower, Lychee Rose, Radha
• Soft and warm, for any time of day: Dancing Sufi, Indian Rose, Lakshmi
• Deep and grounding, for evenings: Krishna, Dragon’s Blood, Temple

Scent descriptions for each variation

• Kerala Flower: Fresh, green and softly herbal, with Keralan lily and a clean, linen-like lift. A gentle way to open the morning.
• Lychee Rose: Bright lychee unfolding into soft rose petals, with a creamy hint of vanilla. Light, joyful and easy to love.
• Radha: A layered rose blend of Rose de Mai, Rose Warda and rose absolute, with a touch of berry. Lovely for mornings and sunlit afternoons.
• Dancing Sufi: Vanilla, kewra, amber and rose. Mellow and warm, a little like something baking in the oven, but less sweet.
• Indian Rose: A classic, rich rose made with fine rose essential oils. Soft, warm and quietly romantic.
• Lakshmi: Bright citrus and a French-perfume floral over a deep resin base. Finished with sparkle, which makes it a beautiful gift.
• Krishna: Earthy and warm, with patchouli, vetiver, soft musk and a hint of vanilla. A traditional, generous burn for slow evenings.