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How to Make Lotions From Tea and Herbs | Tea Life Australia

How to Make Lotions From Tea and Herbs

I have one lovely customer recently telling me about how she has been making lotions and a few topical tonics from our teas, so I thought I'd put together a list of both her recipes and a few others too. Images have also been provided by our customer too, so they may look a little different to our usual style.

We will most likely be adding recipes here over time so be sure to check back once in awhile or even better - contact us to add your own!

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Mullein the Mystery Mucus Magician

Mullein the Mystery Mucus Magician

Mullein TeaΒ (Verbascum thapsus) seems to have a high success rate amongst the general population for clearing up the chest, helping smokers with the aftereffects of quitting and cleaning out the lungs, and a range of other conditions that require the lungs and chest to be 'cleaned out'.

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Why is Tea Good for the Skin?

Green tea, Black tea, Rooibos, and various teas have for awhile now been portrayed as being exceptionally good for the skin - withΒ modern studiesΒ confirming this.

Why?

The reasons are a combination of factors and can't be pinned on just one element. Let's go through the main reasons as to why tea is great for the skin!

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A Guide to Teas you Should Drink to Help Relieve Stomach Pain and Bloating

A Guide to Teas You Should Drink to Help Relieve Stomach Pain and Bloating

It's christmas day and you're feeling bloated. Oh no! Well it's okay actually, there's some things we can do about that. There are a range of teas with proven results that naturally assist with that uncomfortable bloating feeling associated with overeating.

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All You Need to Know About Manuka Honey Benefits

All You Need to Know About Manuka Honey Benefits, Grading System, and Tea

Australia and New Zealand are the worlds biggest producers of something called 'Manuka Honey', which has been undeniably popular over the past couple of years - found in anywhere from chemists to the supermarket and with price ranging from as little as $10 to over $100, depending on the origin and antibacterial grading.

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History and Origin of Different Types of Chinese Tea

History and Origin of Different Types of Chinese Tea

China is home to a variety of rather interesting types of teas that mostly differ to what we're accustomed to here. While theΒ typesΒ of tea the Chinese tend to drink may seem limited, the variation within those types can be extremely varied and with great importance being placed on the mountain/field of origin, along with the age in some types of teas too.

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Health Benefits of Teas and Tisanes (Herbal Tea)

Amazing Health Benefits of Teas and Tisanes (Herbal Tea)

We recently found a great infographic (down below) that illustrates an easy to read flow chart containing some well known herbal teas, along with the reasons they are commonly used.

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Innovative Wedding Gift and Tea Packaging Ideas for Tea Lovers!

Innovative Wedding Gift and Tea Packaging Ideas for Tea Lovers!

Wedding gifts are an important and lasting memory of that special day, and with tea becoming a trending idea for such occasions I thought I would talk about that a little here at Tea Life. The possibilities are numerous, with personalized name tags, test tubes, a variety of stunning colours and flavours to choose from, and if you really want to go all out - adding a tea strainer to each gift pack.

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Which Teas are Safe to Drink During Pregnancy?

Which Teas are Safe to Drink During Pregnancy and Which to Avoid?

As with anything during pregnancy, it's best to do your research first before ingesting foods or drinks so as to avoid complications. Some contraindications are well known, such as shellfish, raw fish, organs, caffeine and so on...

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