Mulling Spices for Large Batches: How to Make Mulled Drinks at Scale
How Christmas markets, caterers, pubs and drinks producers use Mulling Spices Spice Drops to make large batches of mulled wine, cider and juice, with dosing for 1 to 100 litres.
Natural Handmade Soap: How Ours Is Made in Kerala
Everything you need to know about natural, handmade soaps - which we sell as our most popular body care products!
In short: Our natural handmade soaps are made by hand at our own factory in Kerala, India, by a family business that dates back to 1946. Each bar starts with a virgin coconut oil base, is scented with essential oils and botanical extracts, then cut, cured and packed in a shell moulded from fallen areca palm leaves. All our soaps are vegan and SLS free.
How is Holy Lama soap made?
- Virgin coconut oil and other plant oils are blended with an alkali to make soap.
- Essential oils and botanical extracts are added for scent.
- The soap is poured, set, cut into bars and left to cure.
- Each bar is wrapped and packed by hand.
Who makes the soap?
Our factory is a government recognised women's enterprise following the 10 principles of Fair Trade, and more than 80% of the workforce is women, many from disadvantaged backgrounds. Production waste is used as fuel or as cattle feed rather than sent to landfill.
Which scents do we make?
Neem & Tulsi (Yogi), Turmeric & Patchouli (Curcuma), Vetivert (Rainforest) and Bergamot & Patchouli (Kewra), plus the seven bar Chakra set. See every scent explained or shop our handmade soaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where are your soaps made?
By hand at our own factory in Kerala, India.
Are they vegan?
Yes. Our products are registered with the Vegan Society.
Are they SLS free?
Yes.
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