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How to Make Loose Leaf Tea: A Guide | Starwest Botanicals

How to Make Loose Leaf Tea: A Guide | Starwest Botanicals

There’s nothing better than settling down in your favorite cozy chair with a good book and a piping hot cup of tea. You breathe in the warm scent of your favorite brew, turn the page, and bask in the feeling of true relaxation.What’s more, your optio...
How to Make Lavender Lotion | Starwest Botanicals

How to Make Lavender Lotion | Starwest Botanicals

This is a rather simple recipe to make a nice soothing lavender lotion from scratch, which you can then store in a cool dry place or in the refrigerator for longer storage. It has a mild scent and is great for moisturizing your skin.INGREDIENTS:1/2 c...
10 Odd Uses for Tea | Starwest Botanicals

10 Odd Uses for Tea | Starwest Botanicals

We hope the tea drinkers out there will enjoy this list.Let us know if you like it!We all know you can drink tea, and I'm sure many of us know one or two other things a person can do with a tea bag, but take a look at this list of 10 things you might...
Basic Body Lotion | Starwest Botanicals

Basic Body Lotion | Starwest Botanicals

This is a great basic starter lotion, feel free to experiment with scent/oil combinations. One that we like is: coconut/vanilla.1 cup of aloe vera gel1 teaspoon of lanolin oil4 teaspoon of pure vitamin E oil1/3 cup of coconut oil1/4 ounce of beeswax3...