Key Takeaways:
- Orange cinnamon, spiced apple, and fresh pine are a few effective simmer pot ideas.
- Scented candles are another great way to keep your home smelling nice.
- Snif’s scented candle collection includes options like Instant Karma and Off the Grid for year-round home fragrance.
When it comes to decorating your home, fragrance is an element that can’t be overlooked. One easy way to make sure the smell of your home matches the vibe you’re going for (and isn’t full of unwanted odors) is to use a simmer pot.
In this guide, we’ll take a close look at five distinct, divine simmer pot recipes that you can use all year long.
1. Orange Cinnamon
The first simmer pot duo on our list is orange cinnamon. To make this simmer pot, slice an orange or two (depending on your home size) and combine the slices in a pot of water with a couple of cinnamon sticks.
If you’re really into the citrusy smell, you can also add orange zest to the pot to give it an extra citrus kick.
2. Spiced Apple
With fall just around the corner, a spiced apple simmer pot is an irresistibly cozy option. Start by slicing an apple and placing it in your pot of water.
With your apple ready, it’s time to add the spice. A combination of cinnamon sticks, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, and whole cloves will give your simmer pot a decidedly fall feel.
3. Rosemary Lemon
For a bright, fresh simmer pot, try combining rosemary sprigs and lemon. Just like the orange cinnamon simmer pot, you can bring out the lemon in this recipe by adding zest along with the slices. Although dried rosemary will work, adding fresh rosemary sprigs will give you the strongest smell.
4. Coffee and Cardamom
If you’re looking for a simmer pot that will wake you up in the morning, look no further than the coffee cardamom pairing. Allow coffee beans, cardamom, and a few of your favorite spices to simmer to give your home a comforting, energizing smell.
5. Fresh Pine
Last but not least is the simplest simmer pot of all. To make this one, simply bring several sprigs of fresh pine to a boil. This will give your home a grounding, clean, and fresh smell.
How Else Can You Scent Your Space?
If you want to augment the smell of the simmer pot (or you need a quicker, weekday alternative for when you don’t have the time to put together a simmer pot), you can always scent your space with a scented candle.
At Snif, we have a line of high-quality scented candles that you can light to help your home smell delicious. A few of our favorites are:
- Instant Karma : A dark, cozy burn with spiced cardamom, cinnamon, juicy nashi pear, and black plum, grounded by vetiver, cedarwood, and a whisper of black tea.
- Off the Grid : Calming and clean. This candle features airy florals (lily of the valley, tuberose), and fresh moss and cypress melt into soft amber, sandalwood, and musk for instant me-time vibes.
- Apple Cider Smash : Sparkling cider and honeycrisp apple meet warm donut accord, cinnamon sugar, caramel glaze, and Madagascar vanilla.
- Old Saint Wick : A cozy combination of Siberian pine, apple blossom for a semi-dry cider smell, rosemary, jasmine, fir balsam, sandalwood, and cedarwood.
Home Scents You’ll Love
With these ideas in mind, you’re ready to fill your home with all the smells you love. From orange cinnamon to fresh pine, there’s a simmer pot recipe for every season and occasion.
FAQs
What is a simmer pot?
A simmer pot is a combination of fruit, herbs, and spices that are brought to a light boil in a pot of water to give your home a pleasant smell.
How long does it take for a simmer pot to work?
A simmer pot will start to smell good within 15-30 minutes after it’s brought to a boil. That said, you might have to wait a few hours for the smell to reach all the rooms in your home.
Sources:
The effects of indoor intermittent sweet orange smell on human relaxation | ScienceDirect
Effects of Inhaled Rosemary Oil on Subjective Feelings and Activities of the Nervous System | NIH