You can't beat a warm glass of mulled cider and that's the inspiration behind our Joy Candle.  Being surrounded by cider Orchards it would be hard not to love this festive tipple and this is our take on a Herefordian classic.  
 
A gently spiced blend of bergamot, cinnamon bark, grapefruit, bitter orange, and star anise that contains a trio of uplifting fruity notes known for their joyful, mood-boosting, and stress-relieving properties to take care of the mind and soul while seasonal spices protect the body by guarding against harmful bacteria.  This is a candle that not only smells amazing but will help keep you well over the winter months.  
 
Bergamot (Citrus Bergamia)
Extracted from the hybrid between a lemon and a sour orange, bergamot oil has roots in both Italian folk medicine and Southeast Asia where it is famously used as the primary ingredient in Earl Grey tea. Like other citrus oils, Bergamot oil is known to be energising and uplifting, helping to boost low moods and reduce symptoms of anxiety. It is recognised for its balancing effect, cancelling out disproportionate emotions and helping us feel content and emotionally stable. Cold pressed from the peel, Bergamot has a delicate, subtle fragrance.
 
Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum) Essential Oil
Cinnamon bark is a wonderful natural mood booster, reducing stress and promoting positivity.  It has been long associated with health, protection, and immunity.   Cinnamon is also known to increase blood flow to the brain, providing an energising effect and encouraging inspiration.  It has a warming, comforting scent.  Steam distilled from the outer bark of South Asian Cinnamomum trees.
 
Clove Bud Essential Oil (Eugenia Caryophyllata) Essential Oil
Clove bud oil has been used in traditional and folk medicines for hundreds of years.  It contains higher levels of eugenol, which gives it a stronger scent and more potency.  It is extracted via steam distillation from the buds of the clove tree.
 
Grapefruit (Citrus Paradisi) Essential Oil
Grapefruit essential oil is strongly associated with mood-balancing effects and is said to promote stress-relief and reinvigoration.  Grapefruit oil is said to increase energy and reduce ‘brain fog’, helping us to think more clearly and feel less fatigued.   It is extracted from the fruit's peel and is cold-pressed to maintain the integrity of its chemical composition. 
 
Bitter Orange (Citrus Aurantium) Essential Oil 
Associated with prosperity, oranges have been used medicinally for hundreds of years.  Able to lift spirits and relieve anxiety, orange oil is considered a joyful, brightening oil that encourages positivity and contributes to overall, and wellbeing.  Like other citrus oils, orange oil has antibacterial qualities.  It is extracted via cold pressing from the peel of the orange fruit.
 
Star Anise (Illicium Verum) Essential Oil
An ancient Chinese remedy, star anise is very effective at protecting our bodies from infection.  Star anise oil's store of shikimic acid is considered crucial in the fight against the flu virus, and it has also been known to combat bacterial and fungal infections.  Star anise is also considered a relaxing oil that can be diffused to relieve stress.  s extracted via steam distillation from the dried, ripe fruit of the evergreen tree, native to Southeast Asia.
 
The oils are hand-blended in our studio before being added to sustainably sourced soy wax and infused, then hand-poured in small batches to ensure quality.   Beautifully presented in a recyclable clear glass jar with a polished silver lid to keep your candle dust-free,  small candles will burn for approximately 15-20 hours, medium for 30 -35 hours, and our large candles for 45-50 hours.