The Earthen Tallow Candle - Fog Glazed

 

Smoky Black Tea Tallow Candle
Hand-Poured in Reusable Clay Vessels | Grounded, Smoky & Artisanal

Experience the soul-warming fragrance of smoked tea, sacred woods, and ancient resins with our Smoky Black Tea Tallow Candle—an intimate collaboration between Summer Solace and Berkeley ceramicist Matt Fishman. Poured into reusable, food-safe terracotta vessels crafted from locally foraged Sierra Mountain clays, this candle captures the spirit of Northern California through scent, form, and fire.

Each vessel is one-of-a-kind, shaped and pit-fired by hand, with natural variation in color and texture. The candle within offers a slow, clean burn, infused with aromatic botanicals, regenerative suet tallow, and local beeswax.

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Fragrance Profile

• Lapsang Souchong Black Tea – Deeply smoky and warming

• Choya Loban – Distilled from terra cotta pots; earthy, resinous, and ritualistic

• Vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides) – Grounding and slightly sweet

• Moroccan Cardamom Pods – Warm, spiced, and gently floral

• Siam Wood (Vietnam) – Transcendent, dry, and calming

• Omani Frankincense Resins – Sacred, smoky, and clearing

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Key Features

• Artisanal Clay Vessels
  Made in collaboration with Matt Fishman, whose work has appeared in The New York Times. Each vessel is hand-thrown and pit-fired using Sierra Mountain clay and minerals, then finished in either:

  • Fog Glazed Terracotta – Misted white, evoking coastal fog

  • Smoke Brushed Terracotta – Rich and earthy with fire-kissed markings

• Regenerative, Clean-Burning Candle
  Poured with Regenerative Tallow®, local raw beeswax, and organic calendula CO₂ wax for a non-toxic, long-lasting flame.

• Inspired by Place
  A candle that smells like foggy mornings, burnt leaves, and woodsmoke on the Pacific air—a true reflection of the Northern California landscape.

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Ingredients

• Regenerative Tallow® (Suet) – From pasture-raised Northern California cattle

• Raw Beeswax – From California hives, supporting clean air and local ecosystems

• Organic Calendula CO₂ Extract – Soothing, golden botanical wax

• Essential Oils & Resins:

  • Lapsang Souchong Tea

  • Choya Loban

  • Vetiver

  • Moroccan Cardamom

  • Siam Wood

  • Smoked Omani Frankincense

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Details

• Size: 4 oz

• Burn Time: ~25–30 hours

• Vessel: Reusable, food-safe, and hand-washable

• Finish Options:

  • Fog Glazed Terracotta

  • Smoke Brushed Terracotta
    (Each is unique; expect natural variations)

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Perfect For:

• Ritual & Reflection – Ideal for slow evenings, journaling, or meditation

• Local Art Enthusiasts – A functional work of art celebrating Bay Area craftsmanship

• Gifting with Meaning – Thoughtful, heirloom-quality, and entirely natural

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Exclusive to Summer Solace.
A limited-edition release celebrating scent, sustainability, and the ceramic arts—rooted in earth, fire, and tradition.

Tallow Balm

Scoop a pea- to quarter-sized amount with clean, dry fingers.

Warm in your palm until soft.

Gently pat or massage into clean skin—face, body, or any dry areas.

Tallow Soap

Lather with hands or cloth.

Use on face, body, or hair, then rinse well.

Keep dry between uses to make your bar last longer.

Tallow Candles

Burn for at least 4 hours the first time to create an even melt.

Trim wick to 1/4 inch before each use.

Burn on a safe surface and never leave unattended.

Our products are pure, intentional, and rooted in tradition. A little goes a long way. Use slowly and with care.

Our small-batch, fresh suet, dry-rendered, and unwhipped tallow naturally responds to environmental conditions. These gentle shifts in texture are to be expected and are a sign of the purity and simplicity of our ingredients.

• In warmer temperatures, the balm may soften. If exposed to extreme heat, refrigerate it to restore a firmer consistency. If it fully melts, leave the lid off and allow it to re-solidify in the refrigerator.
  
• In cooler temperatures, the balm may become firmer. To soften, place the jar in a warm water bath or bring it into the shower for a few minutes.

We embrace this seasonal adaptability as part of the natural rhythm and beauty of truly handmade, whole-food skincare.

Rooted in tradition. Grounded in regeneration. Designed to nourish.

Founded in 2014 by chef and natural perfumer Megan Bre Camp, Summer Solace Tallow is a pioneering skincare and lifestyle brand based in Oakland, California. We are the first of our kind to champion regenerative suet tallow as the foundation of holistic skin and home care. Each product is handcrafted in-house using time-honored techniques and locally sourced ingredients from trusted Northern California producers. Our mission is to create skincare that is pure, intentional, and deeply restorative.

What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to quality, transparency, and ecological care. We use only kidney suet from pasture-raised Northern California cattle, sourced from Stemple Creek Ranch. This suet tallow is rich in vitamins A, D, E, and K and closely mirrors the structure of human skin, making it deeply nourishing and naturally supportive of skin health.

We never use seed oils, synthetic fragrances, or palm oil. Instead, our formulas rely on nutrient-rich animal fats, organic botanicals, and pure essential oils that offer lasting nourishment without compromise.

Every balm, soap, and candle is made in-house using cold-process and dry-rendering methods that preserve nutrient density and the integrity of each ingredient. We proudly partner with local farms and artisans, including Séka Hills (Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation) for extra-virgin olive oil, calendula growers in Sonoma, and Oakland-based master beekeeper Khaled Almaghafi, who provides our raw beeswax.

Our tallow-beeswax candles are clean-burning and crafted without soy or paraffin. They are scented with essential oils and natural absolutes, offering long-lasting, non-toxic aromas that elevate any space.

As the originator of the Slow Body Care Movement®, we honor ancestral practices, whole-animal stewardship, and regenerative agriculture in everything we do.

Summer Solace Tallow is available nationwide, including at Nordstrom, and at our local Oakland farmers markets, where we continue to share our story, our values, and our promise: Skinfood for a Regenerative Future®.

At Summer Solace Tallow, all sales are final due to the perishable, handcrafted nature of our products. However, if your order arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, please email hello@summersolacetallow.com within 5 days of delivery with your order number, a description of the issue, and photos (if applicable). We’ll review and offer a resolution, such as replacement or store credit.

Returns are only accepted in rare cases, subject to a 20% restocking fee and issued as store credit. Customers are responsible for return shipping. Gift cards are non-refundable.

We recommend reaching out before purchasing to ensure the best product for your needs. All products are multipurpose and suitable for face, hands, body, and hair.

Shipping

Tuesday–Friday, with 4–6 business days for processing.
UPS with free U.S. shipping over $175.
Alaska, Hawaii, PO Boxes, or rural areas, email us for USPS shipping.

You’ll receive tracking once your order ships. Delivery usually takes 4–10 business days.

Lost or Stolen Packages

Once marked delivered, we are not liable for lost or stolen packages. Please check with neighbors or contact the carrier directly.

International Orders

Customs duties, taxes, and fees vary by country and are the buyer’s responsibility.

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