Seven Steps of Indirect Incense Burning

Seven points

1) rake ash flat; 2) light charcoal; 3) bury it; 4) mound ash, open a "heat window"; 5) rest scent on mica/silver above; 6) wait until not scorching; 7) inhale gently. Too close scorches, too far smothers.

Slow is good

Indirect burning rewards patience; a degree or two changes everything. Beginners, don’t rush—feel comes with tries. Usage science.