Blend recipes · Energy & alertness
Black tea with lime, bergamot and warm spicy holy basil; all wound up.
Winding up for the week ahead: black tea and crisp green lime lead, bergamot is bright and clean, and holy basil is warm and spicy like clove. Great for the office on Monday morning or a study desk at the start of the week. Let the diffuser run while you plan your week; holy basil is quite strong, so keep it to exactly one drop, or less in a small room.
| Black Tea | 3 drops · middle note |
| Lime | 2 drops · top note |
| Bergamot | 1 drop · top note |
| Holy Basil | 1 drop · middle note |
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On opening. Lime (zesty, gently tart and very fresh); bergamot (light citrus with a floral edge, Earl Grey style) rise first, clearest in the first 10–15 minutes.
As it settles. Black tea (steeped, warm and slightly malty); holy basil (warm and spicy with a clove-like edge) form the body of the scent and stay 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.
Lime and Bergamot can make skin sensitive to sunlight when applied topically — avoid sun and tanning beds for 12 hours after applying.
Holy Basil 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.
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