When I do a tea rinse I usually mix together whatever powders I chose in the strainer to my tea pot. It's usually 2 or more of the following: Amla, Bhrinjraj, Bhrami, Fenugreek, Horsetail, Nettle, Shikakai, or Neem. I boil my water in a separate pot, then pour it over my herbs & let it brew for about 30mins. because I like it nice & strong. Then I pour the strained mixture into a gallon plastic pitcher & fill the rest of the way up with cool water, this cools the mixture, dilutes it , and stretches it. How long I leave it on depends on what I'm using & the time of day. If it's early I'll do Horsetail in my final rinse along with other herbs, I NEVER do this one at night cause it hypes me up. If cleansing is my primary concern I'll do Shikakai, Amla, & Neem. Rinse & follow up with a DC with the moisturizing herbs Bhringraj, Bhrami, Fenugreek, (Hibiscus if I had it) since Aggie raves about it
If it's strength, moisture, condition, I will DC FIRST THEN do a final rinse with the latter herbs I just mentioned.
I don't rinse this out. I usually plug my kitchen sink, pour my rinse over my head, swish my ends & dunk whatever part of my head (usually just the crown) in the mixture. I then use a cup to scoop up what's in the sink & pour it over the back & sides repeatedly. Then i gently wring out my hair & put on a plastic cap (only if I plan on rinsing) I let this sit for about 30. mins then rinse. If I DON'T plan on rinsing I just towel dry gently detangle & air dry. When I'm done my hair feels SOOOOO strong & it does stop shedding in it's tracks
I'm sorry for the long post, I thought it might help some of the Newbies to tea rinsing.