5 Reasons Why Bath Lovers Are Swapping Bath Bombs for Tea Baths
By Helen Yin, Founder of Inoki Bathhouse
At a Glance
Tea bath vs. bath bomb
Inoki heritage tea bath
Typical bath bomb
What's in it
Antioxidant and vitamin-rich whole teas, flowers, herbs and bio-rich minerals
Often synthetic fragrance and dyes
The scent
100% derived from the plants infusing into the bath water
Synthetic fragrance or essential oils
The ritual
Inoki tea baths includes breathwork + soundscape
Fizz, then it's over
The colour
Pure, natural plant colours
Added colours or glitter
Baths per box
Up to 4 per Full Soak, plus you can re-steep
One-time use
1. Real plants. Not perfume.
Open the box and you'll find whole tea leaves, rose buds, jasmine pearls, oats and lavender - the same botanicals you could steep in a teapot. Nothing pressed into a fizzing ball or coloured to look pretty.
Bath bombs often get their scent and colour from added fragrance, dyes and glitter. Ours comes from the plants themselves. No synthetic fragrance, no dyes, no added essential oils.
96%
felt noticeably less stressed after use*
72%
still felt less stressed three days later*
89%
noticed slower, deeper breathing*
*Independent study of 50 participants
2. Step out with softer skin
Oats, coconut milk and calendula steep into the water and turn it silky, so you step out feeling soft - not coated in oil or residue.
Every blend is vegan, cruelty-free and made without the synthetic fragrance and dyes that can bother sensitive skin.
3. A 35-minute ritual, not just a bath
Tea bathing comes from centuries-old Asian bathhouse traditions, where a bath was something you made time for. We kept the ritual.
Every box has a QR code for a guided breathwork session and a soundscape playlist, timed for a 35-minute soak. Phone down, door closed, nobody needs anything from you.
4. The spa night, without booking the spa
We can't compete with a drugstore bath bomb, and we're not trying to. But a spa visit means booking weeks ahead, getting there, and one afternoon that's over too soon.
One Full Soak gives you up to four baths - steep it, then re-steep it within a day or two. It's why Inoki is trusted by spas at the Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis.
5. Lift out the bag. That's the cleanup.
Every blend steeps inside a reusable cotton bag, like a giant tea bag. When you're done, lift it out, drain the tub and give it a quick rinse.
No glitter ring, no petals in the drain, no tinted grout. (We hear from a lot of people with white tubs.)
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"It smells like you are in an ancient forest! I am never going back to the fake smelling bath bombs."
Rebecca R.
"I have tried a lot of bath products and this is hands-down the BEST! Such high quality."
Chelsi M.
"I haven’t had a bath in years and this tea bath made it a decadent experience."
Jesseca F.
Questions we get every day
Why should I bathe in tea?
Because the plants do the work. Whole teas, flowers and roots steep into the water for a bath that smells like a garden and leaves your skin soft - with nothing synthetic added.
How many baths do I get?
A Regular Soak is one bath. A Full Soak gives you up to four: steep it, then re-steep it within 1-2 days. The Discovery Set has a Regular Soak of all 5 blends.
What's the cleanup like?
Everything steeps inside a reusable cotton bag. Lift it out, drain the tub and rinse. No glitter, no petals in the drain.
Is it OK for sensitive skin?
Every blend is made without synthetic fragrance or dyes. Check the full ingredient list on each blend, and patch-test first if your skin is very reactive.
Can I use it while pregnant?
Mountain Fog contains mugwort and is not recommended during pregnancy. Please check with your doctor before using any blend while pregnant.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 1459 reviews.
Absolutely amazing! Smells wonderful and left my skin so soft and smooth. I feel asleep in my bath it was so relaxing.
There was a mix-up during shipping and I never received my Mont chocolate add on kit. The Inoki team was quick to respond and sent me a replacement kit of my choosing as the kit had sold out. I am very thankful for the quick response and love my replacement Nordic kit!
I got a couple tea sets, and I have to say that the Mont Chocolat has a perfect aroma to calm you after a stressful day! It is very soothing and relaxing!
I am very happy with the set! There was a mix-up when I first ordered but the Inoki team was quick to send me a new add-on kit.
I highly recommend for the relaxing baths it gives me!
The ancient forest tea bath is my favourite one I have tried so far! This add on kit really enhanced the experience and relaxation during my tea bath! I highly recommend!
I LOVE this bath. I steeped it in a separate bowl and then poured the steeped water and the pouch into the bath. It was so relaxing and soothing, my skin felt so soft after as well. It was the most rested I felt in a long while
I really enjoy this tea bath! It is my favourite one so far with rich calming aromas and my skin feels so soft after the bath.
I highly recommend this tea bath!
A ritual back from my childhood. So happy I was able to recreate warmth and care from the days when I was little. It means a lot to me. Thank you you for such high quality product and such an amazing experience right from home.
This was my first time trying a tea bath. It smelled very good and left my skin feeling soft and smelling great. Used for my birthday bath and it was a deeply relaxing experience. Clean up was also very easy.
These are my favorite scrunchies! I love the silky fabric and that they came with little bows! It is such a lovely touch. The pouch is very soft to the touch and structured so it stands up well. The headband has a nice waffle texture and sturdy Velcro.
I’ve been a huge fan of Inoki’s tea baths. This one has a beautiful floral aroma and is very soothing for my sensitive skin. The oats make the water a little more textured and moisturizing. Really loved this limited edition bath!
I’ve been a huge fan of Inoki’s tea baths. This one has a beautiful floral aroma and is very soothing for my sensitive skin. The oats make the water a little more textured and moisturizing. Really loved this limited edition bath!
I’ve been a huge fan of Inoki’s tea baths. This one has a beautiful floral aroma and is very soothing for my sensitive skin. The oats make the water a little more textured and moisturizing. Really loved this limited edition bath!
Love! So luxurious, smells amazing, makes a fabulous luxe gift to yourself or a friend. I scooped out one fifth of the mixture and added it to my sachet bag rather than reusing as directed by storing in the fridge between uses. This worked best for me as a busy mom of four with limited fridge space, and the quality ingredients were still enough to work at a fraction of the recommended amount.
I absolutely love the Nordic tea bath. It smells wonderful and the spearmint is so invigorating! I have a toddler, so my bath time ritual is not very often. I decided to splurge for my birthday this year and got the Inoki sampler pack. I am so glad I did. 😁
I absolutely loved this tea bath ritual. It turned an ordinary bath into such a relaxing experience, and the floral scent was beautiful without being overpowering. It was the perfect way to unwind after a long day, and I’ll definitely be using it again🥹🤍✨
I bought this set to find my favorite scent and now I feel like I need it all. The bath is so soothing and relaxing. It makes my bathroom smell heavenly even after the bath is over. I am a forever customer now!
Love the brand design on my glass jar - it's honestly a bit bigger than I thought and it could definitely hold a "full-soak" of any of the lovely bath mixtures! I can't wait to get my hands on more of them in the future!
Love that the lid is wooden and that it doesn't easily pop off if tilted!
(Pictured: "Ethereal Garden" - mini soak)
As of this moment, I've used the Nordic Lagoon twice!
It's been incredibly relaxing, soaking in the tub and the spearmint is quite refreshing! My skin feels much smoother and moisturized compared to using bath bombs!
I'm never going back and hope to get my hands on more products! <3
Love all of these teas! The Nordic Lagoon is my personal favourite. Also I know you aren’t marketing it as such, but I have a steam shower that I use your teas with and it’s absolutely amazing! All I do is tie the tea bag over the steamer head and let the tea diffuse into the steam as the sauna shower fills up. Great way to maximize the use of the tea! Will definitely be buy more soon!
Like it but not my favorite. I drink cold mint tea everyday so it was a little stange to bath in a similar tea. Very strong. Next time will try half the amount.
This tea bath is my absolute favorite! My muscles feel wonderful after soaking in it and I fall sleep right away. I have made this one a ritual one once a week now. I suffer from inflammation in my ankles and have noticed a huge benefit in my health since using it. Wish I could buy this one in bulk. Thank you so much for making such a wonderful tea bath!
Inoki did not disappoint! Best bath I ever took. I choose Mt fog for my first bath and my kitties even hung with me lol I had best sleep and woke up feeling amazing. My muscles were so relaxed. I will be a life long Inoki customer!
I am citrusy glowing! Love love love my 1st bathing ritual! Thank you for the high-quality products and regal packaging. From the elegant gift boxes to the red envelope, I am a lifetime customer.
I absolutely adore these products. This purchase was a roofer and also purchased a sampler pack as a gift. Mountain fog is my favorite but all of the blends transport you to a beautiful place.
I love this luxurious set. I love getting to try all the different teas and learning a little bit about each! And it comes with a beautiful card with a painting of each tea is lovely. Just a delightful experience overall.
I grew up with the rituals of visiting bathhouses - heritage practices where families gathered to find restoration through bathing in healing teas, botanicals, and natural minerals.
These rituals were a sanctuary for the mind and body, a place where time slowed down and the spirit could reset.