If you love taking baths and drinking tea, why not combine them into one soothing experience? In this blog post, I will show you how to make bath bombs using tea bags, essential oils, and other natural ingredients. Bath bombs are fizzy balls that dissolve in water and release pleasant aromas, colours, and benefits for your skin and mood. They are also easy and fun to make at home, and you can customise them with your favourite tea flavours and add-ons.
What You Will Need
To make bath bombs using tea, you will need the following ingredients and tools:
- Baking soda: This is the main ingredient that makes the bath bombs fizz. You will need 1 cup of baking soda for this recipe.
- Citric acid: This is the other ingredient that reacts with baking soda to create the fizzing effect. You can find citric acid in some grocery stores or online. You will need 1/2 cup of citric acid for this recipe.
- Epsom salt: This is a type of salt that helps to relax your muscles and soothe your skin. You will need 1/2 cup of Epsom salt for this recipe.
- Cornflour: This is a thickening agent that helps to bind the ingredients together and make the bath bombs smooth and soft. You will need 1/2 cup of cornflour for this recipe.
- Oil: This is a moisturising agent that nourishes your skin and adds some slip to the bath bombs. You can use any oil that you like, such as coconut oil, olive oil, sunflower oil, or almond oil. You will need 2 tablespoons of oil for this recipe.
- Tea bags/loose leaf: This is the star ingredient that makes the bath bombs unique and fun. You can use any tea bags that you like, such as green tea, black tea, herbal tea, or fruit tea. You will need 3-4 tea bags for this recipe.
- Essential oil: This is a concentrated liquid that adds fragrance and aromatherapy benefits to the bath bombs. You can use any essential oil that you like, such as lavender, orange, chamomile, or peppermint. You will need 1/4 teaspoon of essential oil for this recipe.
Optionals:
- Food colouring: This is an optional ingredient that adds some colour to the bath bombs. You can use any liquid food colouring that you like, or skip it if you prefer natural colours. You will need a few drops of food colouring for this recipe.
- Decorations: These are optional ingredients that add some extra flair and beauty to the bath bombs. You can use anything that is safe and edible, such as orange peel, lavender buds, rose petals, or sprinkles. You will need a small amount of decorations for this recipe.
Equipment:
- Mixing bowl: This is where you will combine all the dry ingredients together.
- Whisk: This is what you will use to mix the dry ingredients and remove any clumps.
- Small jar: This is where you will combine all the wet ingredients together.
- Spoon: This is what you will use to stir the wet ingredients and add them to the dry ingredients.
- Moulds: These are what you will use to shape the bath bombs into balls or other shapes. You can use anything flexible as a mould, such as plastic cups, silicone moulds, ice cube trays, or cookie cutters. You will need enough moulds to make 3-4 bath bombs depending on their size.
How to Make Bath Bombs Using Tea
Once you have gathered all the ingredients and tools, follow these simple steps to make your own bath bombs using tea:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the baking soda, citric acid, Epsom salt, and cornflour until well combined and free of clumps.
- In a small jar, stir together the oil, essential oil, and food colouring until well combined and evenly coloured.
- Slowly drizzle the wet mixture into the dry mixture while whisking constantly. The mixture should start to clump together slightly when pressed in your hand but not be too wet or sticky. If it is too dry, add a few drops of water at a time until it reaches the right consistency. If it is too wet, add a bit more cornflour until it becomes less sticky.
- Cut open the tea bags and empty the contents into a small bowl. You can use scissors or your fingers to do this. You should have about 2-3 tablespoons of loose tea leaves.
- If you are using decorations, sprinkle them into the bottom of your chosen mould. You can use as much or as little as you like.
- Pack the bath bomb mixture tightly into the moulds, leaving some space for the tea leaves. You can use a spoon or your fingers to do this. Make sure to press the mixture firmly so that it holds together well.
- Sprinkle some tea leaves on top of the bath bomb mixture and press them gently into the surface. You can use as much or as little as you like.
- Let the bath bombs dry in the moulds for 2-4 hours or until they are hard and solid. You can speed up the process by placing them in the fridge or freezer for a shorter time.
- Carefully remove the bath bombs from the moulds and store them in an airtight container or a plastic bag until ready to use. They should last for several months if kept in a cool and dry place.
Benefits of Using Tea in Bath Bombs
Using tea in your bath bombs can have many benefits for your skin and mood, depending on the type of tea you choose. Here are some of the benefits of using different types of tea in your bath bombs:
- Green tea: Green tea is rich in antioxidants that can help protect your skin from environmental damage and ageing signs. It can also help reduce inflammation, redness, and acne, as well as soothe and soften your skin. Green tea can also help relax your muscles and improve your circulation, making it a great choice for a detoxifying and rejuvenating bath.
- Black tea: Black tea has antibacterial properties that can help cleanse your skin and prevent infections. It can also help tighten your pores and reduce excess oil production, making it a good choice for oily or acne-prone skin. Black tea can also help reduce itching and irritation, making it a soothing choice for bug bites, sunburns, or eczema.
- Herbal tea: Herbal teas can have various benefits depending on the herbs they contain. For example, chamomile tea can help calm your nerves and promote sleep, lavender tea can help relieve stress and anxiety, peppermint tea can help refresh your senses and clear your sinuses, and rose tea can help hydrate and nourish your skin. You can also mix different herbal teas to create your own custom blend for your bath bombs.
- Fruit tea: Fruit teas can add some natural colour and fragrance to your bath bombs, as well as some vitamins and minerals for your skin. For example, lemon tea can help brighten and tone your skin, orange tea can help boost your mood and energy, berry tea can help moisturise and protect your skin, and hibiscus tea can help exfoliate and smooth your skin.
Tips and Tricks
Here are some tips and tricks to make your bath bombs using tea even better:
- If you want to use loose leaf tea instead of tea bags, you can either add them directly to the bath bomb mixture or put them in a muslin bag or a cheesecloth before adding them to the moulds. This way, you can avoid having too many loose leaves floating in your bath water.
- If you want to make your bath bombs more fizzy, you can add more citric acid to the recipe. However, be careful not to add too much, as it might make the mixture too acidic and irritate your skin.
- If you want to make your bath bombs more moisturising, you can add more oil to the recipe. However, be careful not to add too much, as it might make the mixture too greasy and slippery.
- If you want to make your bath bombs more fragrant, you can add more essential oil to the recipe. However, be careful not to add too much, as it might make the mixture too strong and overpowering.
- If you want to make your bath bombs more colourful, you can add more food colouring to the recipe. However, be careful not to add too much, as it might stain your skin or your tub.
How to Use Bath Bombs Using Tea
To use your bath bombs using tea, simply drop one into a tub of warm water and watch it fizz and dissolve. The water will turn into a beautiful colour and smell amazing. The tea leaves will steep in the water and release their flavour and benefits. The oil and Epsom salt will moisturise and soothe your skin. The essential oil will relax and uplift your mood.
Conclusion
Making bath bombs using tea is a fun and relaxing DIY project that you can do at home with simple ingredients. You can customise your bath bombs with different types of tea, essential oils, colours, and decorations to suit your preferences and needs. You can also enjoy the benefits of using tea in your bath bombs for your skin and mood.
I hope you enjoyed this blog post and learned something new. If you have any questions or feedback, please leave a comment below.
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(1) Green Tea and Lemon Bath Bombs – A Beautiful Mess.
(2) How to make a bath bomb | BBC Good Food.
(3) How to Make Tea Bombs (Step By Step with Pictures) – MidgetMomma.
(4) How to Make Bath Bombs at Home Using This Easy DIY Recipe – Byrdie.
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