Ming De Tang Incense Shop Introduction
Xizhi was known for its abundant supply of材料used in incense production, specifically the Phoebe zhennan wood. Taking advantage of this natural resource, it wasn't long before an inn was transformed into an incense shop, which is now known as Ming De Tang Incense Shop. In the early days, acquiring materials for incense was no easy task. The machine used to grind the incense powder was a giant iron barrel filled with countless small iron balls. After placing the medicinal herbs inside, the iron balls would collide and turn the herbs into incense powder. The master incense maker's first task each day was to check the weather; if the sun cooperated and shone for half a day, it would be enough for them. A skilled master could produce up to a hundred pounds of incense in a single day.
