1 | cup | oatmeal (not instant) |
1/2 | cup | rosemary leaves (or substitute lavender, thyme, lemon verbena...or your favorite herb) |
1/2 | cup | rose petals |
Mix the ingredients together and, for each sachet, place a few tablespoons in the center of a six-inch square of finely woven lace, cheesecloth or muslin, bring the four corners together and tie in the middle with a washable ribbon, making sure that the mixture is secure in your bath. Tie the bag to hang sachet mixture in a honey pot in the bathroom and refill sachet as necessary. Each bag can be used several times before it needs refilling. Oatmeal is very good for the skin but by itself is not particularly attractive, which is why I add rose petals. The Rose petals complement the oatmeal and add a little more fragrance to the mix.
For a humorous present for friends with a hot tub, sew a large tea bag from cheesecloth or muslin, fill it with a mixture of herbs and oatmeal (keeping the same proportions as in the recipe) and staple the bag to a string. Write the message "tea for two" on a piece of paper and attach it to the other end of the string. The "tea" bag can be used several times.