Ravenwood Fine Provisions
"Leaves of Athelas" an orphic oriental mixture - 50g tin
 
Orphic meaning: Mysterious, occult, secret, esoteric. confined to, and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle.
 
I am a really big oriental blend lover. I tinker with them constantly and this is one for the true oriental lovers. I wanted an herbal oriental for when I was really in the mood; Leaves of Athelas is a mix of several different oriental types and nothing more. This is very difficult and time consuming to make, so I dont make a lot of it. Nearly all is shredded and broken up by hand. 
 
Expect tasting notes of mellow herbs, tea, cedar and earth. It smokes very cool; buttery with very slight hints of olive oil and incense. A true melange of oriental leaf. No latakia, burley or virginia in this blend, its 100% orientals. Take note: This is a delicate blend for the more experienced of pipesfolk. It has a medium “N” presence, and needs to be smoked slowly to experience the nuances. Do so and you’ll be rewarded with a very complex and interesting experience.