It’s not a secret that everyone likes to relax in a bath every now and then. There are so many shops out there offering a wide range of products to make this experience even more magical and relaxing. We’ve got bath bombs, bath fizzers, bubble baths, oils… Now even bath teas. I can hear you all gasp in shock and excitement. Yes, you hear me right. Next created a new range of products in which they included an incredible set of nothing else but bath teas. called Next Senses Bath Tea Collection. How amazing is that? It was a no-brainer to me and as soon as I spotted it, it was already in my basket.
I don’t know about you, but personally, I have never heard about bath teas before. I had so many questions in my head when I was picking this product up, like ‘Will the smell be too overpowering?’, ‘Will it actually work?’. I’m a curious cat though, so I couldn’t not try it out and, obviously, write a review summing up my thoughts.
The contents
The front of the box is see-through which makes it easy to see what’s actually inside it. You get 9 packets with their names written on the front. At first, I thought it meant they were all different types and served for different purposes. After a more thorough research, I learnt that in fact there are only 3 different bath tea types:
- Vitality/Reviving/Revive bags contain a mixture of bath salts with the scents of green tea and pear
- Uplifting/Cocoon/Calming bags are a mix of fresh scents of cucumber, kale, citrus fruits and cedarwood
- Serenity/Calming/Relax bags include lavender and chamomile fragrances mixed with vanilla
Despite their different names and ingredients, they share the same aim – to help you relax and rewind sorrounded by the amazing scents and warm water.
The experience
The first bag I used was Serenity. After taking out of the box, I found out that the bags are quite heavy. When you take the contents out of the bag, you end up with an actual teabag, which I found extremely exciting. It looks just like a slightly bigger version of your typical teabag, with a string attached to it. Thanks to that, you can actually dunk it in your bath and pretend you’re making a massive pot of tea. It entertained me for a good couple of minutes (I know, I’m still a child at heart).
The teabag contains a mixture of bath salts with the certain ingredients to create the scents mentioned above. It doesn’t change the colour of the water, but it doesn’t contain any colouring so I wasn’t surprised. The scent is very light and fresh. The insides of the teabag dissolved very quickly. Next advise you to leave the bag in for as long as you sit in the bath, however, the bag started to turn a really weird shade of brown when it was empty. It didn’t look very nice so I took it out.
The verdict
I had great fun with this product, mostly because I could play around with the teabag. I like the fact that it dissolves fairly quickly so you don’t have to sit in the bath for too long (like with the Jelly Baths – read more here). I also think that the price is reasonable, especially for Next. You pay £12 for 9 tea bags which works out as £1,33 per bath. Compared to any Lush product it looks like a bargain.
However, I was expecting the experience to be a little bit better. The fragrance doesn’t stay around for too long and is not strong enough in my opinion. And I’m not a big fan of strong smells in a bath, so that’s saying something. Before my bath, I cleaned the bathroom and the smell of cleaning products was actually a lot stronger than the teabag’s contents. To actually smell the lavender and chamomile I had to put most of my head underwater and then I got a slight hint of it. I’ll try it again, without cleaning, so if it’s any different, I’ll let you know.
All in all, I think Next Senses Bath Tea Collection is a great idea. It’s a nice way to tweak up your relaxing bath-time. As it’s packed as a gift with a little gift tag, it would also make a great present for any occasion. I can’t wait to try more!
Until next time xx
Have you ever tried bath teas?
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Tags : bath tea, Next, Next senses bath tea collection, Next well being, pampering
Alicia says
October 31, 2017 at 8:57 amI’ve heard of these before and I was so interested in how they work, they sound so good tbh, I defo will be adding this to my Christmas list!x
Julia says
October 31, 2017 at 9:53 amThey definitely make for a good Christmas present!
Anu says
October 29, 2017 at 10:48 pmThis sounds like a really great idea! I do love my bath to be colourful and although I’m not a huge fan of strong scents I still like to be able to smell the scent when I step into my bathroom so I think I’m gonna stick with Lush :)x
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Julia says
October 30, 2017 at 4:57 pmLush is just the best, isn’t it?
Adria says
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Julia says
October 30, 2017 at 4:57 pmThank you!
Everthing Chessie says
October 28, 2017 at 4:25 pmTea bags for your bath?!! What a fab idea!x
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Julia says
October 28, 2017 at 9:29 pmIt’s like bathing in a massive cuppa!
Leslie says
October 28, 2017 at 1:44 amI think this is such an interesting concept! I’ve never really been a big bath person but this would be interesting to try!
Julia says
October 28, 2017 at 10:26 amIt is so different to everything else I’ve tried!
emily isobelle jane says
October 26, 2017 at 9:01 pmI love bath teas and think they are the perfect gift! I saw these in next the other day and wanted to get them! Im so glad you did a review I’ll definately pop and get them now! Fab post lovely!!
Emily xx
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Julia says
October 27, 2017 at 12:30 pmThank you! I went back to the nearby next today and they were all gone!
Gemma Orton says
October 26, 2017 at 7:33 pmI’ve not used them myself but have given some of these as gifts before, the recipients have always loved them.
Great post!
Julia says
October 27, 2017 at 12:29 pmThank you! It does make for a good gift
Gemma says
October 26, 2017 at 1:38 pmBath teas? When were these invented!! I love the idea of these, they are truly something different. Whenever I add something to my bath, I want it to leave the whole room smelling amazing. As well as actually feeling it in the bath, I’m not sure about these though? The concept sounds amazing! But I want them to be a lot stronger!
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Julia says
October 26, 2017 at 1:41 pmThere’s definitely room for improvement! But I like the fact that the idea is out there now so hopefully we’ll be seeing more of them.
Samantha says
October 25, 2017 at 6:24 pmThese look and sound amazing. I have seen these in the shops recently but haven’t brought any but after reading your review I’m gonna have to pick some up haha. The Next one’s aren’t a bad price either!
Samantha | https://believeinamiracle.co.uk
Julia says
October 25, 2017 at 8:20 pmIt’s a reasonable price, isn’t it? I normally don’t shop at Next as I find it a bit too pricey for me, but this looked pretty good!
Hazel says
October 25, 2017 at 6:21 pmThis looks so cool, I haven’t seen anything like it before!! I really wanna give them a go now 🙂 Thanks for sharing xx
Julia says
October 25, 2017 at 8:19 pmLet me know when you try it!
Shana says
October 25, 2017 at 3:05 pmI have never heard of this concept before! This would be the perfect gift for my tea obsessed cousin!
Julia says
October 25, 2017 at 3:25 pmThere you go! 🙂
Ms Via says
October 25, 2017 at 11:38 amI have never heard about bath tea. This sounds interesting but even I am a strong scent kind of a person. Nonetheless interesting for tea lovers out there 🙂
Julia says
October 25, 2017 at 2:20 pmDefinitely! There’s a room for improvements and I’m sure someone will create a bath tea that will make everyone happy
Daisy says
October 25, 2017 at 8:48 amThese sound really nice, always wanted to try bath tea bags! Xx
Julia says
October 25, 2017 at 9:44 amDefinitely give them a go!
Alice says
October 24, 2017 at 10:25 pmI like the idea of this but I’m definitely one that likes a good strong scent or a good show with a bath product so I’m not sure I’d be too impressed with these, the scents sound really nice and detoxing though! The Body Shop used to do a green tea bath tea that smelt lush and you had to put the salts in a cute little tea strainer but I think they’ve discontinued it now 🙁
Alice Xx
Julia says
October 25, 2017 at 8:29 amOh no, that sounds so cute! I really want to try it now haha
Lily says
October 24, 2017 at 4:15 pmThese look adorable, shame they didn’t smell too strong. I love a strong scent so probably wouldn’t get on with these x
Julia says
October 24, 2017 at 4:28 pmYeah, a stronger scent would make it so much nicer!
andthenzen ✨ says
October 24, 2017 at 3:59 pmWhat an interesting concept, one that I’ve never heard or seen before?! Does the water change colour because I’m a big kid too and that’s one thing I love about bath products? 😂🤷🏼♀️
Julia says
October 24, 2017 at 4:27 pmUnfortunately not, at least not the one that I’ve tried. Maybe the ones with kale in it? That has a potential to turn water slightly green.
Alice says
October 24, 2017 at 3:50 pmThese are so cool! I reckon I’d like the serenity one the most as I love vanilla scents, would be perfect to get me chilled out after a long day at work. Bath teabags are a wicked idea haha x
Alice http://www.accordingtoalicex.com
Julia says
October 24, 2017 at 3:52 pmThey’re great, especially for tea addicts! I had so much fun with that.