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Do It YourselfDec 12, 2024
How to Make a Simmer Pot
Inhaling certain scents can impact how we feel in the moment and invoke memories, and creating a DIY simmer pot is a great way to do just that. Follow the instructions below to create your own simmer pot this season.
Ingredient Ideas
Sprigs of evergreens:
- Small Pine
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Fir
- Thyme
- Cedar
Fruit:
- Citrus slices
- Cranberries
- Hawthorn berries
- Juniper berries
Aromatic herbs and spices:
- Star Anise pods
- Cloves
- Cardamom pods
- Bay leaves
- Mint stems
Instructions
- Fill a large pot or crockpot with water.
- Add your herbs, fruits, and/or berries.
- Bring to a simmer on low heat, uncovered.
- Periodically check the water level and add more water as it gets low.
- Don’t forget to turn off your simmer pot when you go to bed or if you leave the house!
- Enjoy the festive aroma.
Note: This simmer pot recipe is intended only to be inhaled - not to be drank or ingested.