How to Heat Water With Candles

Tea lights have been used to heat water and other liquids for centuries. Today candle diffusers are used to heat water to diffuse scented oil in a room. Diffusers heat a small amount of water in which you can drop a bit of scented oil. These diffusers come in all shapes and sizes including metal, glass and stone. Even supermarkets sell diffusers in their home décor sections. Tea lights are used with diffusers to keep them small. These candles come in many colors, scents and even shapes to accent your diffuser.

Things You'll Need

• Water
• Candle diffuser
• Long match or lighter
• Tea light

Instructions

1. Fill the cup of your diffuser three-quarters full with water.

2. Place the unlighted tea light in the bottom of the diffuser below the cup.

3. Light the tea light. It will take several minutes for the water to begin to heat.

Tips & Warnings

• Instead of a diffuser, you can use a brandy warmer or a candle fondue pot for the same effect.

• Do not touch the cup with your bare hands while the tea light is lit. Use oven mitts if you plan to move the water and blow out the tea light first. The heat is low enough that the water will not boil; however you can still burn your hands if you don't wear oven mitts. Do not leave burning candles unattended. Keep out of reach of children.

References

• Aroma Naturals: Advantages and Disadvantage of Candle Diffusers
• Aromatherapies: Diffusers & Nebulizers