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    Homemade Chai Latte Bath Set

    Published: Sep 11, 2020

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    Homemade Chai Latte Bath Set

    Set of 3 chai spiced bath products - bath salt, milk bath, and sugar scrub.

    Chai day is coming up - September 21 - so I figured this is a good excuse to go ahead and blog my Homemade Chai Latte Bath Set.

    As I’ve mentioned previously, I’ve been on a big bath products creating binge... with plans to blog some of the results as fun, easy gift ideas for the approaching holiday season. My Chai Latte bath set is one of several I still had in the pipe - there are still more to come!

    Anyway, I’ve always been a big fan of Chai in general. I love the warmth of the spices, and the somewhat exotic taste - I think cardamom should be used FAR more often than it does, TBH.

    My love of chai - and, later, chai lattes - was what led me to create a Chai Latte cake recipe, back when I was running Celebration Generation as a cake business.

    It was WILDLY popular - easily the most popular of my offerings - and even landed me in Rachel Ray’s magazine. I recently blogged that recipe, as Chai Cupcakes.

    My Chai Latte Cake recipe had been developed as a very simplified version of Chai, with the idea of making it a lightly spiced cake. I left out some of the spices that are common to some blends of Chai - like Ginger, Anise, and Black Pepper - and chose to focus on Cinnamon, Cardamon, Cloves, and Nutmeg.

    I decided to base my Chai Latte Bath Set around my Chai Latte Cake recipe, using those same spices and proportions. I prefer to use actual spices, rather than essential oils for this.

    Set of 3 chai spiced bath products - bath salt, milk bath, and sugar scrub.

    Gifting This Chai Latte Bath Set

    Chai Latte isn’t exactly a common choice when it comes to home spa products, so this is a unique gift idea for the chai lovers in your life!

    Make one or more of the items, or make a BIG batch of one of the items (The Chai Latte Milk Bath, 100%!), and pack it in a big pouch!

    You can even do the items up as a gift basket, maybe adding some related items - actual chai, baked chai goods, tea related accessories, etc.

    Gift basket or not, I love decorating the items in this Chai Latte set for the occasion. Craft stores and dollar stores have all kinds of pretty fall options when it comes to ribbons and accessories, this time of year.

    I like going with golds, bronzes, reds, oranges, and browns, usually, but also look to more “natural” looking fibres like twine or burlap-look ribbon.

    When gifting homemade bath items, I definitely recommend labeling the items with the ingredients used - as a sticker on the bottom/back of your jar or packaging, or printed out on a bit of cardstock and tied on with a ribbon. It’s important for the recipient to be able to see what’s in it, and be able to make sure those ingredients will be safe for them.

    Of course, “treat yoself” is also a thing!

    Set of 3 chai spiced bath products - bath salt, milk bath, and sugar scrub.

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    Before you give away your set, be sure to take some pics of your handiwork! If you instagram it, be sure to tag me - @OverlordMarie - or post it to My Facebook Page - so I can cheer you on!

    Also, be sure to subscribe to my free monthly email newsletter, so you never miss out on any of my nonsense.

    Well, the published nonsense, anyway!

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    Set of 3 chai spiced bath products - bath salt, milk bath, and sugar scrub.

    Disclaimers:

    Sensitivity, Allergies and Adverse Reactions

    Whenever you’re trying out something new on your skin - especially if you have sensitive skin - you should test it out on a small match of skin, to see if you have any reactions. If you have any problems, discontinue use.

    If you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications that may be affected by any of the ingredients in these products, you should talk to your physician before using them.

    Affiliate Links

    This site is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for the site to earn fees by linking to Amazon and affiliated sites. While I’ll only ever link to items that I, personally, wholeheartedly recommend, I do need to put that disclosure out there!

    Set of 3 chai spiced bath products - bath salt, milk bath, and sugar scrub.

    More Chai Flavoured Recipes!

    Love the warm, spicy flavours of chai? SO do I! Here are a few recipes on that theme:

    Chai Cinnamon Rolls
    Chai Cupcakes
    Chewy Chai Blondies Recipe
    Gluten-Free Chai Doughnut Holes
    Milk Chocolate Chai Truffles

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    Now, on to those tutorials!

    Chai Bath Salt

    Close up view of a glass jar filled with spiced bath salt
    A lot of what I’m about to say for the Chai Bath Salt also applies to my Chai Latte Milk Bath, below.

    Ingredients

    Epsom Salt

    I default to Epsom salt as the base for all of my bath salts and milk baths, as it’s readily available, affordable, a neutral colour, and good to soak in.

    I’ve also got a LOOOOONG history of using it as a soak for sore muscles, as a result of my figure skating. So, consider me conditioned to view it as the gold standard!

    You can substitute Corse Ground Sea Salt or Himalayan Pink Salt for some or all of the Epsom Salt, if you so choose. Just note: the spices in the bath salt with obscure the colour of the pink salt in this particular recipe.

    Baking Soda

    I like to include baking soda in my bath salt recipes, as it softens and soothes the skin, and makes the water feel silky. It’s just nice on the senses, and really, that’s half the point of fancy bath products, isn’t it?

    Equipment

    Zipper Bags

    Epsom salt almost always has chunks in it that should be broken down, for a nice looking bath salt. For that reason, I like to make this my Chai Bath Salt in a plastic baggie.

    I measure the ingredients into the bag, squeeze most of the air out of the bag, and just massage the bag a bit to work out the clumps, and to properly mix everything. It’s easier than stirring it in a bowl, and far less messy!

    Bath Tea Bags

    I’ve taken to using bath tea bags as a way of containing some of the mess associated with my style of bath soaks. Sometimes it’s dried flowers, other times it’s spices that don’t dissolve all of the way.

    In the case of my Chai Latte Bath Set, it’s both spices that don’t necessarily dissolve all the way, and the addition of tea leaves.

    It’s perfectly safe to put them all directly in the bath, you’ll just want to rinse the tub - and yourself! - afterwards. I’m lazy, so prefer the tea bags.

    This is the pack I buy, which is the perfect size for my bath soaks.

    Just measure a cup of the Chai Bath Salt into a bath tea bag, pull the strings to gather, and tie a knot close to the gather.

    I like to also tightly wrap a couple loops around the bag itself, just under the gather, and knot THAT off. That prevents any of the flowers from escaping out of the opening.

    Larger Batches

    This Chai Bath Salt recipe can be multiplied to make much larger batches, if so desired. If you’re making more than a double or triple batch, you’ll want to do it in a large bowl.

    I like to use gloved hands to physically break up any clumps of Epsom salt in the bowl, before adding the other ingredients. It just makes it a lot easier to get a consistent final product.

    Use

    This Chai Bath Salt keeps best in an airtight glass container, kept out of the sunlight. With this proper storage, this Chai Bath Salt should be good for about a year.

    Use about 1 cup of Chai Bath Salt in a hot bath, and rinse off afterwards.

    If you’re not using a bath tea bag, you’ll want to rinse the tub out after use.

    Close up view of a glass jar filled with spiced bath salt

    Close up view of a glass jar filled with spiced bath salt
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    Chai Latte Bath Salt

    If you enjoy the warm, spicy aroma of chai, you'll love this Homemade Chai Latte Bath Salt
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Keyword: Bath Products, Bath Salt, chai, Chai bath, chai bath salt, chai spice, DIY, DIY Bath Salt, DIY Chai Bath, Homemade Bath Salt, Homemade Milk Bath, Milk Bath
    Servings: 2 cups
    Author: Marie Porter
    Cost: $3

    Equipment

    1 Gallon Zipper Bags
    Bath Tea Bags, optional

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups Epsom Salt
    • ½ cup Baking Soda
    • ¼ cup Loose black tea leaves
    • 1 Tbsp Cinnamon
    • 1 Tbsp Ground Cardamom
    • 1 tsp Ground Cloves
    • 1 tsp Ground Nutmeg

    Instructions

    • Measure your Epsom salt , baking soda, tea, and spices into your plastic baggie.
      Closeup view of a plastic baggie with salt, baking soda, and spices in it.
    • Press most of the air out of the bag, and close the zipper on it.
    • Manually crush any clumps in the salt, and work to combine the ingredients.
      Close up view of a plastic baggie filled with spiced bath salt
    • Transfer mixture to an airtight container, or measure 1 cup each into bath tea bags.
      Filled bath tea bags should also be stored in airtight containers.
      Close up view of a glass jar filled with spiced bath salt
    • To use, measure 1 cup of Pumpkin Spice Bath Salt - or throw one bath tea bag - into a hot running bath. Rinse after use.

    Chai Latte Milk Bath

    Close up view of a glass jar filled with spiced bath salt

    Milk baths have been a popular beauty and relaxation thing for centuries... toss some tea and spices in there, and you’ve got a Chai Latte Milk Bath!

    Ingredients

    Milk Powder

    Ideally, you want whole fat milk powder, as it’s the milk fat that makes a milk bath feel so great.

    If all you can get is the low fat / fat free milk powder, it’ll work in the sense that it’ll bulk out your mix and make the water look milky... but it won’t feel as luxurious.

    Epsom Salt

    Everything I said about Epsom Salt earlier applies here as well 🙂

    Baking Soda

    The Baking Soda info on the Bath Salts section applies here, too 🙂

    Equipment

    Zipper Bags

    I use zipper baggies to mix my Chai Latte Milk Bath for the same reasons I do for the Chai Bath Salts. It just makes it go quicker, easier, and cleaner!

    Bath Tea Bags

    I use the same bath tea bags for this Chai Latte Milk bath - these ones - as I do my for Chai Bath Salt.

    Just measure a cup of the Chai Latte Milk Bath into a bath tea bag, pull the strings to gather, and tie a knot close to the gather.

    I like to also tightly wrap a couple loops around the bag itself, just under the gather, and knot THAT off. That prevents any of the flowers from escaping out of the opening.

    Larger Batches

    This Chai Latte Milk Bath recipe can be multiplied to make much larger batches, if so desired. Same info in the Chai Bath Salt section, above, applies here.

    Use

    These Chai Latte Milk Bath keeps best in an airtight glass container, kept out of the sunlight. With proper storage, this Chai Latte milk bath should be good for about a year.

    Use about 1 cup of Chai Latte Milk Bath in a hot bath , rinsing off after use.

    If you’re not using a bath tea bag, you’ll probably want to rinse the tub out after use.

    Close up view of a glass jar filled with spiced bath salt

    Close up view of a glass jar filled with spiced bath salt
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    Chai Latte Milk Bath

    If you enjoy the warm, spicy aroma of chai, you'll love this Homemade Chai Latte Milk Bath!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Keyword: Bath Products, chai, Chai bath, Chai latte bath, chai spice, Chai spice milk bath, DIY, DIY Chai Milk Bath, DIY Milk Bath, Homemade Milk Bath, Milk Bath
    Servings: 3 cups
    Author: Marie Porter
    Cost: $3

    Equipment

    1 Gallon Zipper Bags
    Bath Tea Bags, optional

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups Whole Milk Powder
    • 1 cup Epsom Salt
    • ½ cup Baking soda
    • ¼ cup Loose black tea leaves
    • 1 Tbsp Cinnamon
    • 1 Tbsp Ground Cardamom
    • 1 tsp Ground Cloves
    • 1 tsp Ground Nutmeg

    Instructions

    • Measure all ingredients into your plastic baggie.
      Closeup view of a plastic baggie with salt, baking soda, and spices in it.
    • Press most of the air out of the bag, and close the zipper on it.
    • Manually crush any clumps in the salt, and work to combine the ingredients.
      Close up view of a plastic baggie filled with spiced bath salt
    • Transfer mixture to an airtight container, or measure into bath tea bags. Filled bath tea bags should also be stored in airtight containers.
      Close up view of a glass jar filled with spiced bath salt
    • To use, measure 1 cup of Chai Milk Bath - or throw one bath tea bag - into a hot running bath. Rinse after use

    Chai Latte Sugar Scrub

    Close up view of a jar filled with deep brown sugar scrub.

    Ingredients

    Choice of Oil:

    I like to use sweet almond oil, but there are other options as well.

    Many people use coconut oil when making homemade scrubs... and many people say to never use coconut oil on the skin, as it clogs pores. Some people use olive oil, some use hemp oil, some others even use vegetable oil.

    Baby oil is a cheap and readily available option that’s good on the skin... but it tends to have a very strong “baby oil” smell, which can overpower the Chai spice goodness.

    Go with what works for you.

    Equipment

    Jars
    I’ve been using these jars for my homemade scrubs lately, and I love them. They look nice, close tightly, and are the perfect size for 1 batch of this Chai Latte Sugar Scrub recipe!.

    Use

    Keep this Chai Latte Sugar Scrub in an airtight container, away from sunlight.

    Sugar scrubs are generally considered safe to use on the face AND body, but be sure to not use this Chai Latte Sugar Scrub on broken, irritated, or freshly shaved skin.

    This scrub should last between 1-3 months, depending on how well it’s cared for.

    Using a very clean hand - or, better yet, a mini scoop like these - to take a bit of Chai Sugar Scrub out, when using. The more you can protect the contents of the jar from contamination from bacteria or mold, the longer it will last.

    Close up view of a jar filled with deep brown sugar scrub.

    Close up view of a jar filled with deep brown sugar scrub.
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    Chai Latte Sugar Scrub

    This exfoliating sugar scrub is infused with Chai spices - Cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg. Makes a wonderful gift!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Keyword: chai, chai bath products, chai sugar scrub, exfoliation, exfoliation scrub, Homemade chai scrub, homemade chai sugar scrub, homemade spa gifts, homemade spa products, homemade sugar scrub, sugar scrub
    Servings: 1 cup
    Author: Marie Porter
    Cost: $3

    Equipment

    8 oz Scrub Jars
    Mini Scoop

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
    • ¼ cup+ Oil of choice Sweet Almond, Olive, Coconut, Baby, etc
    • 2 Tbsp Loose black tea leaves
    • 1 tsp Cinnamon
    • 1 tsp Ground Cardamom
    • ½ tsp Ground Cloves
    • ½ tsp Ground Nutmeg
    • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

    Instructions

    • Measure all ingredients into a glass bowl
    • Mix until well combined and all ingredients are well distributed.
    • Check for consistency - I like it fairly dry, using ¼ cup of oil... but some like a wetter consistency. Add more oil if you like!
    • Transfer to an airtight jar.

    Notes

    To use - Use a clean spoon or mini scoop to take a bit of scrub from the jar, scrub onto wet skin. Rinse well!

    Related posts:

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