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Lunglei Guf 2021 Mizoram Triple + : Agarwood Chips
Lunglei Guf 2021 Mizoram Triple + : Agarwood Chips
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Jungle : Lunglei, Mizoram - India
Class : Wild Guf, Triple + , Single Tree Harvest
Harvest : November 2021
I've been slowly trying to educate folks on some of the industry terminology - as often different areas have different types of formations or lingo for those formations. Terms like Guf and Char are often found in Gulf/Arab markets - and are commonly used terms in the Subcontinent.
In this case, I'd like to introduce you to Guf.
WHAT IS GUF ?
Guf is a type of formation that is similar to Char. For those that are not familiar with Char ...
Char is formed in naturally felled trees where the tree may come down and seemingly be dead, but portions of the roots or trunk continue to live. Char is also formed in the stumps and roots of previously harvested trees - again, where one would think the stump dead, but actually goes on living for years, or as is more often the case - for decades, even centuries. More on this in one of the Char listings, but for now - suffice it to say that Char and Guf are similar formations.
How is Guf different? Guf is found in the outer portions of the trunk and large branches where there has been injury to the tree. Where Char comes from "dead stumps" - Guf is formed in live trees.
THIS BATCH
We have here a single tree harvest from a very old wild tree. I really dislike using the terms "Super/Double/Triple" - as there is no standardized use of the terms and I would rather the price be a reflection of the quality - but in this case I've chosen to make use of the term so there is no mistaking just how good this batch of Guf is. It doesn't sink, but it's getting pretty darn close.
Guf is a highly sought out formation in Khaleeji/Gulf markets for its resin density and very enjoyable scent.
It's rare to find woods from Mizoram, let alone this quality.
Resin density is great, and the scent is fantastic. Agarwood from mountains and elevation always have distinctive scents - and this batch is no exception. Nice also that I'm able to give a specific geolocation from Lunglei. Considering so many woods from India or Bangladesh are sold simply as "Hindi" or "Assam" - it's nice to be very specific, and I always do my best to narrow it down as much as possible so we can enjoy the specific Terroirs of where the woods and oils are coming from.
Be sure to grab some and find out just why it's so highly beloved !
**NOTE - I added a few photos to illustrate how Guf is formed in farmed trees or induced in wild. The Guf we have here in this listing is from a wild, old tree. They didn't mention the exact age of the specific tree this Guf came from - just that it was very old.
Materials: Lunglei Mizoram Guf,Agarwood Chips
Class : Wild Guf, Triple + , Single Tree Harvest
Harvest : November 2021
I've been slowly trying to educate folks on some of the industry terminology - as often different areas have different types of formations or lingo for those formations. Terms like Guf and Char are often found in Gulf/Arab markets - and are commonly used terms in the Subcontinent.
In this case, I'd like to introduce you to Guf.
WHAT IS GUF ?
Guf is a type of formation that is similar to Char. For those that are not familiar with Char ...
Char is formed in naturally felled trees where the tree may come down and seemingly be dead, but portions of the roots or trunk continue to live. Char is also formed in the stumps and roots of previously harvested trees - again, where one would think the stump dead, but actually goes on living for years, or as is more often the case - for decades, even centuries. More on this in one of the Char listings, but for now - suffice it to say that Char and Guf are similar formations.
How is Guf different? Guf is found in the outer portions of the trunk and large branches where there has been injury to the tree. Where Char comes from "dead stumps" - Guf is formed in live trees.
THIS BATCH
We have here a single tree harvest from a very old wild tree. I really dislike using the terms "Super/Double/Triple" - as there is no standardized use of the terms and I would rather the price be a reflection of the quality - but in this case I've chosen to make use of the term so there is no mistaking just how good this batch of Guf is. It doesn't sink, but it's getting pretty darn close.
Guf is a highly sought out formation in Khaleeji/Gulf markets for its resin density and very enjoyable scent.
It's rare to find woods from Mizoram, let alone this quality.
Resin density is great, and the scent is fantastic. Agarwood from mountains and elevation always have distinctive scents - and this batch is no exception. Nice also that I'm able to give a specific geolocation from Lunglei. Considering so many woods from India or Bangladesh are sold simply as "Hindi" or "Assam" - it's nice to be very specific, and I always do my best to narrow it down as much as possible so we can enjoy the specific Terroirs of where the woods and oils are coming from.
Be sure to grab some and find out just why it's so highly beloved !
**NOTE - I added a few photos to illustrate how Guf is formed in farmed trees or induced in wild. The Guf we have here in this listing is from a wild, old tree. They didn't mention the exact age of the specific tree this Guf came from - just that it was very old.
Materials: Lunglei Mizoram Guf,Agarwood Chips
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