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Neriko
Kneaded incense balls bound with honey or plum, which flourished in Heian-period court culture. They are warmed rather than burned, and are typically used at tea gatherings in the ro season, from November to April.
- Origin
- Japan
- Tradition
- Japan
- Form
- Kneaded
- Smoke
- Low smoke
Scent profile
Editorial estimate, not a lab analysis or community vote. Your experience may differ.
Key materials
Typical materials for this style. Makers rarely publish full recipes.
Sources
Main claims checked against the sources below on 3 November 2026.
