You bought the herbs for tea... but what if we told you that mug isn’t the only place they belong?
If you’ve been brewing your blends and calling it a day, you’re only tapping into half the magic. These plants are multi-talented—from helping your skin glow to flavoring your food, soothing your scalp, and turning your bath into a whole ritual. In this guide, we’re breaking down all the dope, creative ways you can use your herbal blends in your everyday routine. Sip it, steam it, cook with it, or spray it on—let the herbs do what they came here to do.
🍲 Tea-Infused Soup Base
Step-by-step:
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Brew your herbal tea using 2-3x the normal strength.
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Use it as the base when you’re simmering your soups or stews instead of plain water or broth.
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Add your veggies, grains, or legumes as usual.
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Let it all simmer together so the herbs and ingredients blend into one beautiful, healing pot.
Why it’s dope:
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Liver-supporting herbs help flush out toxins during digestion.
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Seamoss and burdock root blends offer trace minerals while thickening your broth naturally.
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Perfect for colder months when your body craves warmth and grounding foods.
Best Blends:
Sea Moss - Currently not on the site
🍓Herbal Smoothie Boost
Step-by-step:
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Brew your tea, then chill it.
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Use the cooled tea as your liquid base instead of milk or juice.
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Add fruits, greens, and maybe a scoop of sea moss gel or protein powder.
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Blend it up and feel your cells smile.
Why it’s a vibe:
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You’re getting hydration and herbal support at the same time.
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Great for herbs that support energy, clarity, and detox.
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It’s a gentle way to introduce herbs if you’re not into hot drinks every day.
Best Blends:
It's so many to name! I honestly use any blend or herbs that I have. I love to make different smoothie combos, but you can find the list that I put in here.
🍚 Cook Rice or Quinoa With It
Yup—you can steep herbs into your grains.
How:
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Brew a strong cup of tea
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Use it instead of water when cooking your rice, quinoa, or couscous
What it does:
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Infuses meals with flavor and healing
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Especially dope with grounding herbs for stress and balance.
Best Blends:
🧁 Bake With It (yes, for real)
Use herbal tea in place of water/milk in things like muffins, pancakes, or cakes.
Try this:
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Use Sea Moss or Cacao in your pancake mix
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Add a tea reduction (boil it down to concentrate) into your frosting or glaze if making homemade cupcakes
Why:
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Adds flavor + subtle health benefits
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Great way to sneak herbs in for kids or picky eaters
Best Blends:
Sea Moss - Currently not on the site
🧖🏽♀️ Hair Rinse or Scalp Treatment
Herbal teas can bless your scalp and hair too!
How to do it:
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Brew a strong cup and let it cool
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Pour it over clean hair as a final rinse or leave-in spray (store in a spray bottle)
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Use blends with Love For The Lymph, Rosemary, or Mutamba for strength and growth
Benefits:
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Helps with shedding, dry scalp, and breakage
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Stimulates hair follicles + promotes growth
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100% natural, no buildup
Best Blends:
✨Herbal Facial Steam or Toner
Let those herbs hit your skin!
Facial Steam:
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Brew a pot of tea and pour it in a bowl
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Drape a towel over your head and let the steam open your pores (5-10 min)
Toner Spray:
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Let the tea cool, pour it in a spray bottle, and use as a face mist
Best Blends:
🧊 Herbal Ice Cubes for Your Water or Juice
Cool your sips and your system.
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Brew your tea and let it cool
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Pour into an ice cube tray and freeze
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Drop a few cubes into water, lemonade, or juice for an easy herbal boost
Benefits:
Hydrates while sneaking in minerals, antioxidants, and energy—without having to brew a full cup
Best Blends:
🥣 Tea-Soaked Oats (Overnight Oats Remix)
Breakfast with benefits.
How to:
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Brew your herbal tea and let it cool
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Soak oats in tea overnight instead of water or milk
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In the morning, add fruit, nuts, or sea moss gel
Benefits:
Boosts digestion, calms the gut, and supports your nervous system from the start of the day.
Best Blends:
Sea Moss - Currently not on the site
🛀🏽 Herbal Bath Soak
Turn your tub into a healing ritual.
How to:
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Fill a muslin bag or cheesecloth with loose herbs or drop in 2–3 tea bags
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Toss it into your bath and soak for 20–30 minutes
Benefits:
Soothes the skin, relaxes sore muscles, and helps calm the mind + body
Best Blends:
🧖🏽 Face Mask Mixer
Level up your skincare.
How to:
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Brew tea and let it cool
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Use instead of water to mix your clay or powder masks
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Apply to face, let sit, rinse off
Benefits:
Adds antioxidants + minerals to your skincare routine while calming inflammation
Best Blends:
✨ Tea-Infused Ginger Shot
A morning kick your gut will love.
How to:
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Brew tea, let it cool
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Mix with a splash of ginger and a little agave or lime
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Take as a daily tonic
Benefits:
Supports digestion, boosts immunity, and helps alkalize the body.
Best blends:
Food For The Blood
You can use whatever herbs you have in your cabinet to try these out—get creative with it! The blends listed above are just a few of our go-tos, but sometimes it’s all about switching it up and seeing what your body vibes with.
Need a little guidance on how to make any of these recipes or which blends to start with? Don’t hesitate to hit up our support team at service@upfulblends.com. We got you. 💛