What is tea tree essential oil?
This guide explains how people commonly use Tea tree essential oil, how it is blended with other oils, and how it is typically used at home.
What is tea tree essential oil?
Tea tree essential oil is extracted from the leaves and twigs of the tea tree, a plant native to the northeast coast of New South Wales, Australia. The oil has a strong, crisp, medicinal-herbal aroma that is instantly recognisable.
Historically, Indigenous Australians are known to have used crushed tea tree leaves in traditional practices, including inhaling the aroma and applying leaf preparations as part of everyday care. The essential oil itself became more widely known in Europe during the early 20th century and has remained popular ever since.
How people commonly use tea tree essential oil
Tea tree essential oil is most often used in aromatherapy rather than as a perfume-style scent. Many people choose it for its fresh, cleansing aroma and its ability to make a space feel clean and refreshed.
Diffuser use at home
One of the most common ways people use tea tree essential oil is in an aroma diffuser. A few drops added to water can quickly change the feel of a room, creating an atmosphere that many people describe as fresh and clear.
Some people say they like to diffuse tea tree oil during colder months, after cooking, or when they want their home to feel more neutral and balanced rather than floral or sweet.
Personal care routines
Tea tree oil is sometimes diluted with a suitable carrier oil and used as part of personal care routines. Many people say they appreciate its sharp, herbal scent and often include it in diluted blends for targeted use.
Because tea tree essential oil is highly concentrated, it is always diluted before any skin contact.
Home atmosphere and seasonal use
Tea tree oil is often chosen when people want a sense of freshness in their home. It is commonly blended with eucalyptus, lemon, or lavender to soften its intensity and create a more rounded aroma.
Popular peppermint essential oil blends
Peppermint essential oil is rarely used alone. It blends well with many other oils, helping to balance its intensity while creating layered aromas.
Tea tree and eucalyptus blend
This is a popular combination for diffuser use. Many people say this blend creates a clean, open atmosphere and is often chosen during seasonal changes.
Typical diffuser blend:
3 drops tea tree
3 drops eucalyptus
Tea tree and lavender blend
Lavender helps balance the sharpness of tea tree with softer floral notes. Some people enjoy this blend when they want a fresher scent that still feels gentle and calming.
Typical diffuser blend:
2 drops tea tree
3 drops lavender
Tea tree and lemon blend
This blend combines herbal and citrus notes for a bright, uplifting aroma. It is often chosen for daytime diffuser use or when people want their space to feel fresh and light.
Typical diffuser blend:
2 drops tea tree
3 drops lemon
Tea tree and peppermint blend
This blend combines tea tree’s sharp, herbal aroma with the crisp, cooling notes of peppermint. Many people choose this combination when they want a space to feel especially fresh and invigorating, making it popular for daytime diffuser use or when working or studying.
Typical diffuser blend:
3 drops tea tree
2 drops peppermint
Quality, sourcing and packaging standards
All essential oils in this collection are sourced through suppliers that follow strict quality control and handling standards. Each oil is selected following detailed review and testing processes designed to ensure purity, consistency, and aroma integrity.
These essential oils are professionally prepared and bottled to order. Every bottle is fitted with a tamper-evident dropper cap to protect quality and freshness. Each batch is coded and clearly labelled with a best-before date, allowing full traceability from bottling through to use.
Every bottle contains 100% pure essential oil, with no fillers or synthetic additives.
Safety and usage notes
Tea tree essential oil is for external use only and should not be taken internally. It should always be diluted before skin application and kept out of reach of children and pets.
Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless advised by a qualified practitioner.
Tea tree essential oil in your routine
Tea tree essential oil is a popular choice for diffuser use and everyday aromatherapy. It works well on its own or blended with other essential oils and pairs particularly well with ultrasonic and waterless diffusers.