BeauTEAful Baths

So, this blog is by special request, its for a friend that is 'the cats pyjamas'. The name really suits as we spent much of our adolescents having slumber parties and frequenting the video store, subway, putt putt... in our jimmy jams.  Anyway she wanted a tea blog- this perhaps is NOT what she bargained for... 

If you were to pop over to my place, you would be offered a beverage... ok like most good hosts... I'm regular I know. The point is at my abode you will most likely have tea (or wine but that's a whole other blog). Iced or hot, black, green, red or fruit- whatever you fancy.

The cool snap has really made me turn even more to my favourite brew. It is perfect for every mood or ailment. Sore throat? honey lemon ginger. Want desert but you ate ALL the chocolate & promised yourself not to buy more... T2 Terrific Toffee. It's night and you wont get to sleep... Chamomile. Sore tummy/ over ate... Mint or liquorice tea will do the trick.

So we've already established tea is wonderful to drink but it's also a really popular ingredient in beauty products. Looking around my shower 2 products contained tea. Tea extract, caffeine, milk, honey to name a few are found in perfume, anti-aging creams & cleansers. 

Exhibit a) 

So why not get warm, cosy, clean soothed and feel 'perked' by turning your bathtub into a giant cuppa. Place a few teaspoon scoops in a mesh bag and steep in your tub. It obviously wont be as strong as a real cuppa (unless your willing to use a bucket of tea) but will still be delightfully scented.

Two I ran:

The Lemoncello: 

This bath is so refreshing! It smells amazing, is invigorating and also serves as a muscle recovery. The hot water releases all the citrus oil from the fruit making it super fragrant. 

I used Epsom salts, 1 lemon and 1 lime. 

Smells like: lemonade 

Feels like: zing! 

Looks like: your floating in a cocktail with garnish

Bathing in Epsom salts can help to reduce bloating, as the magnesium sulphate in the salt draws out toxins, cellular waste and excess fluid from the body.  Simply add Epsom salts to your bath and soak for 10 minutes (soaking longer will not shrink you further).

The Old English:
Like a classic cuppa I ran a hot bath and added 6 scoops of black tea (you could use tea bags) and half a cup of powdered milk.

Smells like: a classic cuppa

Looks like: insipid pond scum water

Feels like: warm, silky & comforting after a long day

(Less pics as it's just not as pretty as lemoncello bath) 

Aka pond scum: 

Other BeauTEAful baths to try:

The Rest up: Toss a handful of lavender flowers (or use lavender tea) in a hot bath. (Add a drop or two of eucalyptus oil to clear your passages if you have a stuffy cold) 

The Zigazayahh: For that pep up you really need. Simple and effective- a couple of scoops of peppermint tea in your bath. 

The Human porridge:  Add a 1/2 cup of oats, a cup of powdered milk and a generous drizzle of honey- this combo is super hydrating and soothing- the oats & milk are known to comfort dry skin.

CosiePosie:
3 scoops of rosebud tea 

3 scoops hibiscus flower tea

3 scoops jasmine tea 

This will make a fragrant floral tub- perfect for a ladies night in. Glass of wine essential addition on the side! 

What's the weirdest ingredient you've added to your tub? 

Would you soak in a big bath of tea? 

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X EMMY