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Evocative of late-afternoon rain showers and the fever experienced with the rush of young love. Fragrant and passionate, Etoile de l’Inde is one of our most romantic and requested blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bellocq","offers":[{"title":"Atelier Bag, 2oz\/57g","offer_id":54166682,"sku":"NO52-AB","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow Traveler Caddy, (4.75\") 2.5oz\/71g","offer_id":771648073,"sku":"NO52-TCY","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue Traveler Caddy, (4.75\") 2.5oz\/71g","offer_id":1714550660,"sku":"NO52-TCB","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver Traveler Caddy, (4.75\") 2.5oz\/71g","offer_id":31841577238594,"sku":"NO52TCS","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow Connoisseur Caddy, (6\") 8oz\/227g","offer_id":8045613573,"sku":"NO52-CCY","price":103.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue Connoisseur Caddy, (6\") 8oz\/227g","offer_id":718498021,"sku":"NO52-CCB","price":103.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver Connoisseur Caddy, (6\") 5.5oz\/128g","offer_id":41616860545090,"sku":"","price":103.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bulk (1lb)","offer_id":45244941650,"sku":"NO52-BULK","price":123.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/3842\/products\/Bellocq-TeasDay1-Etoile-133.jpg?v=1627589315"},{"product_id":"afternoon-tea-collection","title":"Bellocq Afternoon Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eEveryone deserves the perfect afternoon tea collection to pair with plates of buttery, shortbread treats and simple, savory bites. These two selections are constant favorites in our homes and two of our most requested blends. Close your eyes when you sit down with one of these brews, and tell us you don't open them to rambling gardens riddled with serpentine footpaths. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bellocq.com\/collections\/herbal-blends\/products\/no-12-le-hammeau\" title=\"Le Hammeau\"\u003eNo. 12, Le Hammeau\u003c\/a\u003e, 43g • A beautiful organic herbal blend evocative of summer thrills, this tisane is the epitome of refreshing. With light-hearted notes of lemongrass, verbena, lavender, mint, and rose, this blend is perfect at any time of the day. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/b\u003e Organic lemongrass, organic lemon verbena, chamomile, organic lavender, rose petals, organic mint, organic sage, and natural essence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bellocq.com\/collections\/black-blends\/products\/the-queens-guard\" title=\"The Queen's Guard\"\u003eNo. 47, The Queen's Guard\u003c\/a\u003e, 86g • An ode to the magnificent gardens of England, this stately organic black tea blends fragrant lavender and rose with a subtle hint of geranium. We can't imagine a more delectable accompaniment to a slice of cake. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/b\u003e Organic black Ceylon tea, rose petals, organic lavender, organic cornflowers, and natural essence\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bellocq","offers":[{"title":"Yellow Traveler Caddy Set","offer_id":775690453,"sku":"BC-BAC-YTC","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue Traveler Caddy Set","offer_id":495332720658,"sku":"BC-BAC-BTC","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver Traveler Caddy Set","offer_id":40001290371138,"sku":"","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/3842\/products\/Bellocq_Collections-Day4-Afternoon106.jpg?v=1604699556"},{"product_id":"holiday-tea-gift-set","title":"Bellocq Holiday Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delectable holiday tea gift set. Treat someone early in the season to this pairing of our Christmas black tea blend and our herbal Little Dickens, perfect for the entire family. Be prepared to make someone's day - and perhaps share in a cup of tea! Can you imagine finding these in a stocking? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Bellocq Christmas\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bellocq.com\/products\/no-44-bellocq-christmas\"\u003eNo. 44, Bellocq Christmas\u003c\/a\u003e, 114g • Our signature holiday black tea blend is a sentimental affair of cinnamon, spice, and delicate rose petals. 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Made of white porcelain with a light crackle glaze and blue details, the rabbit sits on a removable base which holds both stick and cone incense  The fine wisp of fragrant smoke is released behind the ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NIPPON KODO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28378005970,"sku":"NK-975-528","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/3842\/products\/Rabbit_Incense_Holder.jpg?v=1619567625"},{"product_id":"turtle-incense-holder","title":"Turtle Incense Holder","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"current-comment js-friendly-links js-open-card\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharming green, cast iron turtle incense \"pet\" from Hakuhodo Sumitani Saburo \u0026amp; Co established in 1939 and famous for it's metal arts. 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Packaged in our signature yellow boxes, the collection includes five of our favorite teas to enjoy on a warm, sunny afternoon plus ten filter bags for easy brewing. This assortment proves to be a lovely gift or the perfect way to discover your new favorite iced tea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 128, Hibiscus Moroccan Rose, 22g: Organic hibiscus, rose petals and natural essenses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 129, Peony Peach, 10g: Organic Chinese white tea, French lavender, and natural essences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 130, Jasmine Pomelo Blossom, 20g: Organic jasmine green tea, chamomile blossoms, and natural essences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 134, Grapefruit Chamomile Mint, 10g: Chamomile blossoms, organic peppermint and natural essences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIncludes 5 biodegradable and compostable filter bags.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BELLOCQ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39776755679298,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/3842\/files\/IcedTeaCollection.png?v=1687184789"},{"product_id":"garden-party-collection","title":"The Garden Party Collection Tea Gift Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eFestoon with flowers and celebrate the season. 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Evocative of late-afternoon rain showers and the fever experienced with the rush of young love. Fragrant and passionate, Etoile de l’Inde is one of our most romantic and requested blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003eOrganic dragonwell, jasmine silver needles, rose petals, marigold, and natural essences\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003eNo. 47, The Queen's Guard  Inspired by our memorable shop in London and classic English gardens full of dewy stone walkways, warm sun and freshly tilled earth. 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While on its grand tour, this unique art form became a favored practice of the ancient elite.  Thankfully, bonsai is now enjoyed by people from all walks of life (not just lovers or the aristocracy) and a symbol of harmony, balance, patience and luck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBonsai translates to 'pot landscape' and the oldest specimens are over 1000 years old. 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A member of our team suggested this matcha might have been \"distilled from a stalactite\" and the perfect choice for \"Jedi's everywhere\". \u003c\/span\u003eFutmetsu Komachi translates to \"The Immortal Poet\" and is one of the most exceptional teas we have had the honor, and pleasure, to experience. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFumetsu Komachi Matcha is part of the new Bellocq Matcha collection. We are honored to be working with one of the most revered matcha producers in Japan who have been cultivating and processing exquisite matcha since the 16th century. Enjoyed by Emperors, their rare and exceptional teas may now be enjoyed by our discerning clientele.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\" class=\"p1\"\u003e To Prepare:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBring filtered or spring water to 160ºF. 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Highly fragrant, with notes of musk, amber, light floral, and vanilla, it is positively beguiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNIPPON KODO - established 1575\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWithout question, Japan creates some of the finest incense in the world.  Used in ceremonies, at home or in temples, the burning of incense serves to purify, provide offerings to the spirit world or carry messages to the heavens. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNippon Kodo's devotion to making fine incense follows a long and honored tradition that started more than 400 years ago and can be traced back to Jyuemon Takai, better known as Koju, a skilled artisan in the art and the principal provider of precious rare and exquisite aromas to the Emperor of Japan and his Court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMany of those pleasing and enduring high-quality incense fragrances, which the company continues to produce to this day, are based on the original formulas created by Koju and later by Yujiro Kito, who was hailed as the genius of fragrance during the Meiji restoration period in the 19th century - around the time that Japan opened its doors to the world and began to modernize itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrought to Japan in the eighth century by Buddhist monks, who used the mystical aromas in their religious ceremonies, \"Koh\", as incense is called in Japanese, passed into the realm of the aristocracy centuries later as a source of amusement and enlightenment as they \"listened to the fragrance\" in their parlor games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt wasn't until the 14th century in the Muromachi Era that incense reached the height of its popularity with the upper and middle classes of Japanese society, who used it as a mark of distinction and sophistication and to dispel unpleasant odors. 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Obtaining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethis rare substance is an arduous task, and its perceived value surpasses that of gold. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe resinous heartwood of the Aquilaria tree, inoculated by a specific fungus, produces the revered aloeswood. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003eWithout question, Japan creates some of the finest incense in the world.  Used in ceremonies, at home or in temples, the burning of incense serves to purify, provide offerings to the spirit world or carry messages to the heavens. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003eNippon Kodo's devotion to making fine incense follows a long and honored tradition that started more than 400 years ago and can be traced back to Jyuemon Takai, better known as Koju, a skilled artisan in the art and the principal provider of precious rare and exquisite aromas to the Emperor of Japan and his Court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003eMany of those pleasing and enduring high-quality incense fragrances, which the company continues to produce to this day, are based on the original formulas created by Koju and later by Yujiro Kito, who was hailed as the genius of fragrance during the Meiji restoration period in the 19th century - around the time that Japan opened its doors to the world and began to modernize itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003eBrought to Japan in the eighth century by Buddhist monks, who used the mystical aromas in their religious ceremonies, \"Koh\", as incense is called in Japanese, passed into the realm of the aristocracy centuries later as a source of amusement and enlightenment as they \"listened to the fragrance\" in their parlor games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14px\"\u003eIt wasn't until the 14th century in the Muromachi Era that incense reached the height of its popularity with the upper and middle classes of Japanese society, who used it as a mark of distinction and sophistication and to dispel unpleasant odors. 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