Happy spring, travelers! Tonight, I have stirred together a potion not for the belly, but for the soul -- the Spring Awakening Simmer Pot. This magical blend is designed to transform your home into a fragrant spring sanctuary. With zesty citrus notes of lemon, orange, and lime, combined with the calming herbal aromas of rosemary, mint, and lavender, this simmer pot will fill your space with the refreshing scent of new beginnings. A hint of vanilla adds warmth, creating a balanced, inviting atmosphere. As the pot simmers, I’ve infused it with carefully written intentions on bay leaves, allowing the magic of renewal and positivity to flow throughout your home. Let this be your personal springtime ritual, filling your space with the essence of the season’s fresh energy.
The Spring Awakening Simmer Pot is especially popular during the transition from winter to spring, typically around the spring equinox or during the early months of the season. They're a wonderful way to celebrate the awakening of nature, the fresh air, and the blossoming of flowers and herbs. The citrusy and herbal aromas create a refreshing, clean scent, which is perfect for spring cleaning rituals or simply bringing a touch of spring into the home.
This was inspired by the Sweet Aroma of Love, another simmer pot which celebrates love and the warmer seasons.
Ingredients
~~ see recipe card for quantities ~~
- Orange
- Lemon
- Lime
- Mint
- Lavender
- Rosemary
- Bay Leaves
- Vanilla
- Water
- Flower of choice
Instructions
- Begin by thinly slicing your lemon, orange and lime.
- Write intentions on you bay leaves
- Place all ingredients into a medium sized pot over medium heat.
- Add your intention leaves. Simmer for 2 hours (you can always add more water to simmer for longer!)
Equipment
- 1 Cutting Knife
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Medium Stovetop Pot
Spring Awakening Simmer Pot
Equipment
- 1 Cutting Knife
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Medium Pot
Ingredients
- 1 orange sliced
- 1 lemon sliced
- 1 lime sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh mint
- 1 tsp lavender
- 1 spring rosemary
- 4 bay leaves
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 5 cups water
- 3 small flowers of choice
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium sized pot over medium heat. Softly simmer until the water has evaporated and enjoy the beautiful aroma.
Storage
This is a unique elixir; once the aroma has filled your space, and you're no longer getting a fragrant smell from the pot, you can compost or toss the contents.
FAQ
This simmer pot is not designed to be consumed. However, if you use culinary grade ingredients (ie. rosemary, mint, lavender) and skip the bay leaves and flowers, you could drink it.
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