Namche Bazar — the Sherpa market town perched high in the Himalayas, a staging point for those heading deeper into the mountains. The air at this altitude is thin and cold, carrying the scent of black tea brewed strong against the chill, dried hay, and the faint smokiness of yak-dung fires burning low in the lodges.
In a room, it reads as warm and gently invigorating — grounding without heaviness. Suited to a morning, a study, or any space that benefits from something earthy and quietly alive in the air.
Black tea leads with its characteristic dried hay and faint tobacco smokiness — familiar and unhurried. Patchouli and yerba maté add an earthy, slightly bitter depth beneath, while musk holds the composition in a warm, lasting base. Verveine and aromatic lavender temper everything with a clean, cool freshness that keeps the blend from becoming too heavy.
Scent family — Aromatic
Scent profile — Black tea, patchouli, yerba maté, musk, verveine, lavender
Each box contains approx. 125 sticks, each with a burn time of 30 minutes.
ABOUT the MAKER
Astier de Villatte
