Weigh water. Wearing appropriate safety equipment, weigh lye water. Go outside and add lye to the tea water and stir until dissolved. Let cool until it is around 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
4.4 ounces lye, 12.2 ounces tea water
When both oils and lye water are at desired temperatures, pour lye water into oils and use a stick blender to blend on and off until light trace.
Add tea leaves and essential oils. Blend until combined.