Green tea body butter (UPDATE with PIC)

[LJA]

On a whim, I bought some green tea butter from WSP. I was thinking I'd try to make some whipped body butter out of it, but I'm not real sure how to do it. First, it's less firm than say...shea butter so I was worried it may not whip well. Second, what should I add? Sweet almond oil?

Any ideas would be appreciated. I only bought a pound to try, so I don't wanna screw it up. LOL!

 

[Tabitha]

If it is softer than shea, adding oil will only soften it more. You will need to add something to stiffen it up a bit. Cocoa butter is my 1st thought..

 

[KSL]

OOh, green tea butter!!
I want to try that... I'll have to find some in Canada though!

 

[Guest]

:shock: green tea butter ? Cool another butter to try.

Kitn

 

[LJA]

Maybe cocoa butter and something else, and then whip it?

 

[LJA]

Okay so, I tried it tonight and I'm pretty happy with it. It smells fab. Might tweak it just a smidge before I call it "done".

 

[Guest]

Very very lovely, it looks very inviting to me .Now I want a dairy queen ice cream cone.lol

Kitn

 

[LJA]

LOL!!! Thanks Kitn.

 

[SimplyE]

Mmmm! DQ is right!

What is your technique? I keep flopping at whipping and would REALLY like to be able to do this! Do tell...

 

[LJA]

To call it a "technique" would be kind....lol. I literally just added my ingredients, whipped it with a hand blender, on low initially, then full speed, for about a minute and a half to 2 minutes. Til I got good stiff peaks.

What exactly is goin' wrong with yours, E?

 

[SimplyE]

I can't get it as airy. Probably over or under whipping. I have read that people whip it cold, put it in the freezer, whip, freezer, whip... I tried that and was not happy with it. Granted, it has been a while. I put it on the back burner (hypothetically) due to frustration.

 

[LJA]

Hmm. Maybe adding a "light" oil to the mix would lighten it up a bit?

 

[KSL]

DEELISH!
OMG It looks like a green tea milkshake!

Yumm-o!!

 

[GrumpyOldWoman]

Yummy!! I bet it feels heavenly on the skin too *heart*
So what did you use for scent?

I can't get it as airy. Probably over or under whipping. I have read that people whip it cold, put it in the freezer, whip, freezer, whip... I tried that and was not happy with it. Granted, it has been a while. I put it on the back burner (hypothetically) due to frustration.

Do you use a hand held beater? I use a hand held and I can't much volume either. Even if I do the freeze and whip, freeze and whip trick. I think you may need a kitchen aid or something to get that much volume....

 

[cindymeredith]

That looks so good...I want to eat it! I'd definitely use it!

 

[SimplyE]

I can't get it as airy. Probably over or under whipping. I have read that people whip it cold, put it in the freezer, whip, freezer, whip... I tried that and was not happy with it. Granted, it has been a while. I put it on the back burner (hypothetically) due to frustration.

Do you use a hand held beater? I use a hand held and I can't much volume either. Even if I do the freeze and whip, freeze and whip trick. I think you may need a kitchen aid or something to get that much volume....

I have used a hand-held. I will try today and use my Kitchen-Aid. How much liquid oil do you use LJA?

 

[LJA]

I added two ounces of sweet almond as a lighter oil, and some mango and cocoa butter...I think like 2 or 3 ounces each. Post it when you're done. I'd love to see it, E.

 

[LJA]

::atiently awaiting SimplyE's pix of her awesome butter:::

 

[SimplyE]

Sheesh. After looking at it again, yours looks beautiful and airy! Next time, will add more light oil. Mine is still quite dense...AKA body lard.

Back to the drawing board.

 

[LJA]

Pssssssh. Stop talkin' buttah smack! I'm sure yours is yummo!