Ingredients
Fruits
- 50 grams fresh blueberries (about 1/3 cup)
- 1 whole lemon, sliced
Herbs & Spices
- 15 grams fresh mint (generous handful, or about 1 cup leaves)
- 1 4-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces (about 60 grams)
- 1 6-inch cinnamon stick
- 1 tablespoon dried lavender flowers
Instructions
- Prepare the pot: Fill a large saucepan or stockpot about three-quarters full with water, leaving a few inches of space at the top to accommodate the ingredients without spilling.
- Add ingredients: Place the fresh blueberries, lemon slices, fresh mint leaves, sliced ginger, cinnamon stick, and dried lavender flowers into the pot filled with water.
- Simmer gently: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over low heat on the stovetop. Allow the pot to simmer slowly to release the natural aromas, topping up with additional water as needed to prevent it from drying out. Continue simmering for as long as desired to maintain a fragrant ambiance.
Notes
- Keep the simmer low to avoid boiling off water too quickly and to preserve the fragrance.
- You can refresh the scent by adding fresh ingredients or more water as necessary.
- This simmer pot doubles as a natural air freshener and can enhance the atmosphere during gatherings or relaxation time.
- Use a large enough pot to contain the ingredients comfortably without overflow.
- After use, dispose of the ingredients or compost them; do not consume the simmer water.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes (to reach simmer), then continuous simmering as desired
- Category: Beverage & Aromatic Simmer Pot
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American