DIY Vanilla Chai Soy Candle

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One of my favorite things about tea is the variety – the way different tea flavors can make you feel. Tea has that unique ability to warm and soothe the soul, connect people and make memories. That is why I TEA PROUDLY with Bigelow Tea. It is my #1 choice in tea. A favorite way to enjoy my tea is with a good book, a warm blanket and a candle. Inspired by the flavor and spices of Bigelow Vanilla Chai Tea, this DIY soy candle is simple to make. 

First, choose a container for your candle. You can go with a clear mason jar, repurposed jar or something a little bit different – like this colored glass dessert bowl I’m choosing to make mine in. 

Other Supplies

100% all Natural Soy Wax Flakes 

Wicks with Clips

Wick Centering Tool (or small wooden stick or even a large enough clothespin)

Pot / Heat Safe Bowl – use as a double boiler

Thermometer – I use a candy thermometer 

What seems like a lot of flakes will only make one small candle, so be generous with how much you melt.   For this candle, I chose to be inspired by my favorite Bigelow Tea – Vanilla Chai. I used my own spices to mimic the scents from my favorite notes of the tea. 

I used ground cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and ground allspice. I also used some Vanilla scented essential oil. 

Directions: 

• Melt the wax over the double broiler. The melting point of soy wax is 130 degrees F. 
• While the wax is still warm, at desired temperature, add in spices. 
• Pour into jar or container, ensuring that the wick stays centered. 

Allow to cool fully and then trim the wick. 

Then grab a book, a cup of Bigelow Vanilla Chai and enjoy. 

Bigelow invites you to Tea Proudly – the platform that encourages Bigelow tea drinkers to share their pride, to elevate tea and share a passion for it. Bigelow knows a thing or two. A family company for 3 generations, US manufacturing, and quality tea and ingredients. 

Some Fun Tea Facts : 

• Tea is second only to water as the most widely consumed beverage in the world. 
• 82% of Americans drink tea – which equates to 158 million people who count tea as the top beverage choice. In fact, 42% of Americans under the age of 30 prefer to drink tea, and 27% drink tea exclusively. 
• There are Millions of tea drinkers who Tea Proudly all around the U.S. – making tea drinking an American tradition. 

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Share with me, how do you Tea Proudly with Bigelow? What tea-inspired scents would you infuse into your candle?