Upcycled Matcha Incense Project

Overview:

INCENSE KITCHEN started in 2020 in Uji City, Kyoto, which is Japan’s most famous region producing high-quality matcha.

They manufacture and sell incense made from waste matcha that falls into the cracks of the machine that grinds green tea leaves into matcha powder. The matcha is combined with tabu tree resin and molded using traditional wooden confectionary molds used for Japanese-style sweets and releases a lovely tea aroma when heated (not burned), without any smoke.

Additionally, they rent out a quiet temple room in Uji, Kyoto, and hold a hands-on classes teaching visitors how to make incense.

They are interested in launching a new product on Kickstarter, but they want feedback from you first.

Here is what makes their incense special:

・The world's only incense made from waste matcha

・The only incense that allows you to enjoy the pleasant scent of tea without smoke

・Incense with traditional Japanese beauty

・Even after use, it can be used repeatedly as an aroma stone.

・Made from all natural ingredients

INCENSE KITCHEN has two new products that they are interested in launching, but want to ask you which one they should do first.

Please help by reading the descriptions and voting for your favorite below:

Product 1: Incense and dedicated incense burner set

This product would include a new dedicated incense burner and incense that can easily and efficiently fill a room with the scent of tea. A tea light candle would sit below a metal tray for the incense with wooden panels on the sides.

Product 2: Make-it-yourself incense kit (with dedicated incense burner)

This set would allow you to make your own incense at home and also includes a dedicated incense burner. Using a wooden confectionery mold, you can enjoy the fun of making incense and also enjoy relaxing while using your incense when it is finished.

Vote: Which product do you want to see come to Kickstarter?

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Nickname (public)	Comment
Ali
Lijsm	Would the mold be safe to use for food again after making the incense?
Ann H	Such a wonderful tie in between two industries. The charming shapes remind me of wagashi which is eaten while drinking what? Macha, of course.
Moih
MaxGRAND
ballondusoleil	Would love to see a refill kit to be able to make more incense.
Kate L
Rana	For the Make-it-yourself incense kit, would there be an option to purchase additional materials for making more incense than what the kit would come with? Same with just the incense and burner, would there be an option to purchase more incense after we have used them? I think both are a good option for Kickstarter.
Jeremiah	Both sound great!
Tiffy
Cat L	So much joy just looking at the photos. Wondering if this is for culinary use or just use it as an air freshener? What other things can be use?
TC Lee
Angela	Make-it-yourself incense kit would be great for those who like making their own things (DIY projects)
Shay
Hiro	Both projects seem great!
Marc	This looks great. Please take it to Kickstarter!