How do I use 38 degrees outside, green inside in a diffuser?

Add Black Tea 2 · Lemon Leaf 2 · Pomelo 2 · Lemongrass 1 drops to 200–300 ml of water. In a room under 15 m², use 1–2 drops less; in a room over 25 m², add 1 more drop of the main oil.

What can I use instead of black tea?

Swap black tea for white tea or green tea — same tea family. The blend will shift a little: white tea is light and clean with a floral whisper.

When is the best time to use 38 degrees outside, green inside?

Use it at midday, in hot rooms, or after coming in from outside; you can also mix a room spray for a quick cool-down.

38 degrees outside, green inside · Black Tea, Lemon Leaf, Pomelo blend

Black tea with lemon leaf, pomelo peel and lemongrass; lush green and cooling.

It's 38 degrees outside, but lush and green in here: black tea, lemon leaf and pomelo peel in equal parts, with lemongrass adding a fresh grassy note. A feather-light scent that stays pleasant all day. Great for the living room, a sun-facing office or the kitchen. Draw the curtains, turn on the fan and run the diffuser on intermittent mode during the hottest hours.

Formula

Drop ratio · 2:2:2:1
Black Tea	2 drops · middle note
Lemon Leaf	2 drops · top note
Pomelo	2 drops · top note
Lemongrass	1 drop · top note

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How it unfolds

On opening. Lemon leaf (green, slightly bitter and very fresh); pomelo (bittersweet and fragrant, very Vietnamese); lemongrass (fresh, green and clean) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.

As it settles. Black tea (steeped, warm and slightly malty) forms the body of the scent and stays longest in the room.

What remains. With no woody or resin base note, this blend fades fairly quickly — switch it on again after 1–2 hours to keep the room scented.

Method

Diffuser

Black Tea 2 · Lemon Leaf 2 · Pomelo 2 · Lemongrass 1 drops in 200–300 ml of water. Run for 30–60 minutes, then take a break.

10 ml roller

Black Tea 1 · Lemon Leaf 1 · Pomelo 1 · Lemongrass 1 drops, then top up with a carrier oil (jojoba or sweet almond). Dab on wrists and the back of the neck.

50 ml room spray

Black Tea 9 · Lemon Leaf 9 · Pomelo 9 · Lemongrass 4 drops + 1 teaspoon of food-grade alcohol, then top up with distilled water. Shake before spraying.

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Safety

Skin irritant

Lemongrass can irritate skin — dilute well and patch-test on a small area first.

Do not use for children under 6, during pregnancy, or if you have a health condition without asking a professional first. Never ingest essential oils; keep them out of reach of children and pets.

FAQ

How do I use 38 degrees outside, green inside in a diffuser?: Add Black Tea 2 · Lemon Leaf 2 · Pomelo 2 · Lemongrass 1 drops to 200–300 ml of water. In a room under 15 m², use 1–2 drops less; in a room over 25 m², add 1 more drop of the main oil.
What can I use instead of black tea?: Swap black tea for white tea or green tea — same tea family. The blend will shift a little: white tea is light and clean with a floral whisper.
When is the best time to use 38 degrees outside, green inside?: Use it at midday, in hot rooms, or after coming in from outside; you can also mix a room spray for a quick cool-down.

38 degrees outside, green inside

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