{"id":384531,"date":"2021-12-22T17:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-22T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/whats-a-simmer-pot-and-how-do-you-make-one-lifesavvy\/"},"modified":"2021-12-22T17:30:00","modified_gmt":"2021-12-22T14:30:00","slug":"whats-a-simmer-pot-and-how-do-you-make-one-lifesavvy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-a-simmer-pot-and-how-do-you-make-one-lifesavvy\/","title":{"rendered":"#What\u2019s a Simmer Pot, and How Do You Make One? \u2013 LifeSavvy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a26bbe9967eb\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a26bbe9967eb\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-a-simmer-pot-and-how-do-you-make-one-lifesavvy\/#What_Is_a_Simmer_Pot\" >What Is a Simmer Pot?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-a-simmer-pot-and-how-do-you-make-one-lifesavvy\/#What_Youll_Need\" >What You\u2019ll Need<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-a-simmer-pot-and-how-do-you-make-one-lifesavvy\/#Choosing_Your_Scented_Ingredients\" >Choosing Your Scented Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-a-simmer-pot-and-how-do-you-make-one-lifesavvy\/#How_to_Make_a_Simmer_Pot\" >How to Make a Simmer Pot<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#What\u2019s a Simmer Pot, and How Do You Make One? \u2013 LifeSavvy&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-99055 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/233ebcd6.jpg?width=400 400w, https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/233ebcd6.jpg?width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/233ebcd6.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"A simmer pot filled with cranberries, a sliced clementine, and a sprig of thyme.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/christmas-potpourri-top-view-hot-scented-1235301781\" data-credittext=\"MasterQ\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/christmas-potpourri-top-view-hot-scented-1235301781\">MasterQ\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Want to make your house smell great with an all-natural <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roach? Meet your new best friend: the simmer pot!<\/p>\n<p>Simmer pots (or \u201csimmer potpourri\u201d) are an increasingly popular way to give your living space a wonderful, completely customizable scent. They\u2019re also incredibly easy to make and free of any artificial ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>Ready to make your home smell lovely? Let\u2019s make a simmer pot!<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Simmer_Pot\"><\/span>What Is a Simmer Pot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A simmer pot is basically a DIY air freshener made by heating fragrant herbs, fruits, and other spices in a saucepan filled with water.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re an easy, natural, and customizable way to make your home smell wonderful without worrying about open flames from <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/reviews\/the-best-scented-candles-for-your-living-space\/\">candles, artificial scents, or unwanted chemicals and fumes. Because they\u2019re made with just water and herbs, you can rest assured the whole family will be inhaling fewer toxins.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Youll_Need\"><\/span>What You\u2019ll Need<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/link\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifesavvy.com%2F98672%2Fwhats-a-simmer-pot-and-how-do-you-make-one%2F&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifesavvy.com%2Fp%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F10%2F6b466cd8-9.jpg&amp;description=What%26%238217%3Bs+a+Simmer+Pot%2C+and+How+Do+You+Make+One%3F\" aria-label=\"Pin this on Pinterest\"><br \/>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/p>\n<p><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-99036 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/6b466cd8-9.jpg\" alt=\"A mesh tea strainer and a copper saucepan\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"House Again\/NutriChef\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">House Again\/NutriChef<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To make your simmer pot, you\u2019ll need the following kitchen items:<\/p>\n<p><strong>A reliable saucepan<\/strong>: Bonus if it looks pretty sitting out on the stove. A small-to-medium-sized pan, like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/NutriChef-Non-Stick-High-Qualified-Cookware-See-Through\/dp\/B08NFFD7SW?th=1&amp;tag=lifesavvysite-20\">this one from\u00a0NutriChef<\/a>, is best. It heats evenly and has an aluminum-alloy core. Its beautiful, coppery-brown finish will look fab in any kitchen.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08NFFD7SW?tag=lifesavvysite-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/411mB1FnXrL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>A slow-cooker:<\/strong>\u00a0You can use this method instead of the saucepan if you prefer. Look for a pot that allows for more manual control, like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Crock-Pot-SCR300-SS-3-Quart-Manual-Cooker\/dp\/B003UCG8II\/?tag=lifesavvysite-20\">Crock-Pot Three-Quart<\/a>. With its sleek, stainless-steel finish, it won\u2019t look out of place on your countertop. It also has three different heat settings, so you can adjust as needed and keep your simmer pot going for hours.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B003UCG8II?tag=lifesavvysite-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51yFr07cR5L._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>A Y-shaped citrus peeler<\/strong>: If you\u2019re planning to use any sort of fruit rind or peel, it\u2019s important to have a good, sharp peeler. A regular peeler or zester will probably make the pieces smaller than you want (although you can definitely throw zest into a simmer pot, too). A Y-shaped peeler, like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/OXO-21081-Grips-Peeler-Black\/dp\/B00004OCIU?tag=lifesavvysite-20\">OXO Good Grips<\/a>, will help you avoid this. The sharp, strong blades easily slice through any fruit for perfect pieces of peel, every time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00004OCIU?tag=lifesavvysite-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/316+RzcIOpL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>A tea infuser<\/strong>: For most simmer pots, you simply put ingredients in a pot and let them float around. However, you might want to \u201csteep\u201d your ingredients like a tea. This works particularly well for smaller pots. A small\u00a0mesh tea infuser, like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Threaded-Connection-Stainless-Extended-Seasonings\/dp\/B079BJNM8D?th=1&amp;tag=lifesavvysite-20\">this one by House Again<\/a>, is ideal. Made from finely woven stainless steel, it will allow you to collect your ingredients in one place and pull them out again, without leaving any behind, stuck to your pot.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B079BJNM8D?tag=lifesavvysite-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51FPhTUUCPL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_Your_Scented_Ingredients\"><\/span>Choosing Your Scented Ingredients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><span style=\"display: block; position: relative; z-index: 100; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); float: right; margin-bottom: -44px;\"><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/link\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifesavvy.com%2F98672%2Fwhats-a-simmer-pot-and-how-do-you-make-one%2F&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifesavvy.com%2Fp%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F10%2Fe0b10860.jpg&amp;description=What%26%238217%3Bs+a+Simmer+Pot%2C+and+How+Do+You+Make+One%3F\" aria-label=\"Pin this on Pinterest\"><br \/>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M15.164 18.532c-.011.039-.022.072-.03.106-.503 1.97-.56 2.408-1.076 3.322-.246.436-.524.847-.832 1.242-.034.044-.067.102-.136.088-.076-.016-.082-.084-.09-.145-.083-.599-.128-1.2-.108-1.803.026-.788.123-1.058 1.139-5.327a.295.295 0 0 0-.024-.178c-.244-.656-.291-1.32-.079-1.995.459-1.456 2.11-1.567 2.398-.366.178.743-.292 1.716-.653 3.152-.299 1.186 1.097 2.03 2.29 1.163 1.1-.798 1.527-2.71 1.446-4.067-.16-2.703-3.125-3.287-5.005-2.417-2.157.997-2.647 3.67-1.673 4.891.123.156.219.25.177.408-.062.245-.117.49-.185.734-.05.182-.202.247-.385.173a2.212 2.212 0 0 1-.9-.675c-.827-1.024-1.064-3.049.03-4.763 1.21-1.9 3.463-2.668 5.52-2.435 2.457.28 4.01 1.958 4.3 3.863.133.867.038 3.006-1.18 4.518-1.402 1.737-3.672 1.852-4.72.786-.08-.082-.145-.178-.224-.275\" fill=\"#FFF\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/p>\n<p><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-99118 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/10\/e0b10860.jpg\" alt=\"Cinnamon sticks tied with a string next to star anise pods.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/bunch-cinnamon-sticks-christmas-composition-anise-522567571\" data-credittext=\"GoncharukMaks\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/bunch-cinnamon-sticks-christmas-composition-anise-522567571\">GoncharukMaks\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When it comes to the ingredients for your simmer pot, you can choose any fruits, herbs, or flowers with a scent you enjoy. Feel free to mix things up and experiment by combining different ingredients to create a custom blend\u2014this is where you can really get creative!<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll help you get started with some of our favorite mixtures. These ingredients are for simmer pots that hold 3-4 cups of water, but you can adjust the amounts if you\u2019re using more or less water:<\/p>\n<p><b>Autumn simmer pot:<\/b>\u00a0Ingredients include the peel of one apple, the peel of one orange, 2-3 cinnamon sticks, and approximately one teaspoon each of nutmeg and cloves. You also might want to add slices of both apple and orange, although you probably won\u2019t need the whole fruit.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B001PQOAN6?tag=lifesavvysite-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41-3YmUWQSL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Holiday simmer pot:<\/strong>\u00a0Combine the peel and slices of one apple, approximately 1 cup of cranberries, the peel and slices of one orange, 2-3 cinnamon sticks, a teaspoon of cloves, and 2-4 star anise pods.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B089DJ1637?tag=lifesavvysite-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41Kl8aXcItL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Soothing herbal simmer pot: <\/strong>For this\u00a0relaxing pot, you\u2019ll need approximately 1\/2 cup of dried lavender, or 6-8 drops of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Handcraft-Lavender-Essential-Oil-Therapeutic\/dp\/B075817VBP\/?tag=lifesavvysite-20\">pure lavender essential oi<\/a>l (adjust as needed), a branch of fresh eucalyptus, and a few sprigs of rosemary. A good rule of thumb is to start with smaller amounts of the herbs, let them come to a boil, and then add more if you want a stronger scent or dilute with more water if you want to weaken it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01GKDYZ9M?tag=lifesavvysite-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/414gYLam55L._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Those are just a few of our favorites, but whatever your favorite scents are, you can create a simmer pot with them and fill your home with your favorite aromas.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_a_Simmer_Pot\"><\/span>How to Make a Simmer Pot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s actually incredibly easy to make a simmer pot for your home. Follow these instructions if you\u2019re using a saucepan:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Fill your saucepan halfway with water and bring to a boil.<\/li>\n<li>Add your scent ingredients and let the water continue to boil for a few more minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Lower the heat until your ingredients are\u2014you guessed it\u2014simmering. You can leave the pot simmering for a few hours at a time, as long as the heat stays low enough to keep it warm but not boiling.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_tip\"><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> To avoid running out of water or burning your pot, top it off with fresh, room temperature water every 30-45 minutes.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>If you prefer, you can also use a slow-cooker as a simmer pot. For this method, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Add water and your ingredients until your slow-cooker is about half full.<\/li>\n<li>Put the cover on and turn on the heat.<\/li>\n<li>Heat until the pot starts to boil\u2014you\u2019ll be able to tell because the lid will have drops of water that roll down the sides from the steam condensing.<\/li>\n<li>Uncover and turn the slow cooker down to its Low, Warm, or Simmer setting.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Again, always remember to keep an eye on your pot and make sure the water isn\u2019t evaporating too quickly; you can add more as needed.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Simmer pots are the perfect way to\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/18769\/11-things-you-need-for-a-cozy-and-relaxing-weekend-at-home\/\">make your home feel (and smell) cozy. 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