# Lemon Tea Tree

> A cousin of manuka with a wonderfully clear lemon scent, steam-distilled from Leptospermum petersonii leaves in Australia. Made for summer evenings on the deck, and far nicer to breathe than citronella.

Price: 18.00 USD · in stock

## About
A summer evening on the deck, the light going amber, and a candle burning that smells of clean lemon instead of citronella. Lemon tea tree is a close relative of manuka, with a wonderfully clear lemon scent that is far nicer than lemongrass or citronella.The oil is steam-distilled from the leaves of Leptospermum petersonii, organically produced in Australia, though not certified. Its Australian distiller prefers it alone in a carrier oil, at a very small percentage, and finds it needs no help from tea tree or lemongrass: it stands on its own. Emotionally it is a bright, clearing scent for days of tension and stress.DetailsBotanical name: Leptospermum petersoniiOrigin: AustraliaMethod: Steam-distilled leavesGrowing: Organically produced, not certifiedShelf life: about 2 to 3 years after openingHow to useBlend it into a carrier oil, or into melted wax for a candle for the deck. On skin, keep it to 0.7% at most (4 drops per fluid ounce): it contains citral, a strong sensitizer, so avoid broken skin and do not use it during pregnancy. Use with caution if you have diabetes, and never take it internally. Store it in the dark and refrigerated.Bring home the scent of long, light evenings outdoors.