Illuminating Moments: A Deep Dive into the Candle Collection from Bellocq Tea
There are objects we buy, and then there are objects we live with—pieces that become part of our rituals, our homes, our quiet moments. Bellocq Tea, long adored for its small-batch tea blends and old-world aesthetic, has created something truly special in that second category: a collection of candles housed in heavy-gauge, hand-finished brass vessels that feel as timeless as they do transportive.
For those who appreciate craftsmanship, sensory storytelling, and atmosphere, these candles exist in a world of their own.
A Tea Atelier Expands Into Fragrance
Bellocq began as a Brooklyn-based atelier celebrating the art of tea—curated blends, botanicals, and the ritual of a slow, mindful pour. Over time, their brand universe naturally expanded: if tea invites you to slow down, then candlelight is the soft companion to that ritual.
Their candle line is not an arbitrary extension; it is a translation.
A translation of mood, of scent, of history, of the quiet luxury Bellocq has always stood for.
The Brass Vessel: An Heirloom Object
What sets Bellocq’s candles apart is not only the fragrance but the object itself. Each candle is poured into a solid brass vessel—weighty, warm, and beautifully imperfect in a way only true metalwork can be. The brass develops a patina as it ages, softening and deepening with use. It’s the kind of design detail luxury brands obsess over: material that evolves with the owner.
This isn’t packaging. It’s décor. It’s sculpture. It’s a piece you keep, repurpose, and let live on your shelf long after the final burn.
From a design perspective, the vessel recalls vintage apothecary tins, antique tea canisters, and the subtle glow of candlelight against gold—Bellocq’s entire DNA distilled into a single object.
Inside the Brass: Slow-Burn Luxury
Though the vessel is standout, the candle inside holds its own:
Hand-poured in small batches
Blend of vegetable waxes and natural fragrance oils
Lead-free cotton wick
Approximately 100-hour burn time, depending on scent
Scent profiles influenced by Bellocq’s tea blends and botanicals
Everything about the formulation supports a slow, steady, even burn. This is a candle meant to be lived with, not rushed through.
Scent Stories That Borrow From Tea
What makes the candle line especially compelling is how each scent draws from the brand’s foundation in tea. The fragrances feel clean, botanical, and unique. Recognizable but elevated.
Two of my favorites from the collection are:
No. 38 Majorelle Mint
Bright, refreshing, and quietly transportive, Majorelle Mint captures the cool serenity of a Moroccan garden just after sunrise. Wild mint and green tea drift over subtle notes of cedarwood, creating a scent that feels crisp and verdant yet grounded in warm, earthy undertones.
It’s both invigorating and calming, delicately layered and never overpowering. Majorelle Mint is the fragrance you reach for when you want clarity, freshness, and the gentle lift of a scent that feels like stepping into dappled shade on a warm day.
No. 54 Caravanserai
Warm, exotic, and quietly smoldering. Caravanserai evokes the drifting spices and sun-baked woods of an old trading route at twilight. Notes of cardamom, dried citrus peel, ambered resins, and desert cedar create a fragrance that feels both ancient and intimate, like stepping into a candlelit room perfumed by histories carried across distant lands.
It’s a scent with presence yet restraint. Layered, aromatic, and softly radiant, never heavy. Caravanserai is atmospheric in the way only a Bellocq scent can be: transporting, textural, and designed for slow, contemplative moments.
A Modern Ritual Worth Keeping
Bellocq’s candle collection is more than a fragrant accessory—it’s an invitation. To pause. To breathe. To dwell in the beautiful details of everyday life.
The patina on the brass. The warmth of the flame. The herbaceous, floral, or wood-tinged notes drifting through the room.
In a world of disposable everything, the permanence of these candles feels especially meaningful.
They remind us that ritual is luxury. And sometimes, luxury is as simple as lighting a candle.
