Have you ever had a cup of tea so good you wish you wish you could just dive into it? A bath tea makes that possible by using the principles of aromatherapy and hydrotherapy to alleviate pain, congestion, stress, fatigue, problem skin skin, and even hangovers.
Probably the easiest ways to turn an ordinary bath into a luxurious tea soak is to add bath tea bags containing fragrant dried herbs, flowers, fruits and spices. These herbs add scent and soothing qualities to your bath. Unlike bubble bath, bath tea bags mcm outlet store do not contain soap. Don’t worry, you won’t have to become a plumber to keep your bathtub drain free from clogs of rose petals and mint. Here a simple recipes to try.
Select your favorites or try something new if you’re feeling adventurous. Classic choices include lavender buds (moisturizing), lemon verbena (invigorating) or chamomile (soothing). For something different, try cloves (increases circulation), lavender (healing) grapefruit peel (refreshing).
Next, decide on the kind of container you want to use for your collection of dried flowers and herbs. To make a simple cloth tea bag, use a square of cloth about 6 inches square. Fabric such as Muslin or cheesecloth is perfect because it’s not dyed. You don’t want to be adding chemicals or unwanted colors to your bath.
Just place a small handful of your tea mix into the center of the fabric, fold up all of the edges, and secure with mcm store string or rubber bands. You can use a pretty ribbon for visual appeal but make sure it does not contain dyes. If you already have an assortment of tea accessories handy, you can use a tea ball or bamboo tea basket instead.
Now decide if you want to let your bath tea soak in the tub with you or if you would rather steep it in a bowl of hot water and add the liquid tea to your bath. Either way, you get the benefit of soaking in those lovely natural herbs and flowers. If the mixture you chose is not as aromatic as you like, add a tiny drop of essential oil to your bath for mcm travel bag aromatherapy. Now, just sit back, relax and soak it all in.
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