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A glass pot on a stove with a clear lid is filled with simmering water, orange slices, and dark herbs. Text on the image reads, Heres a non-toxic way to make your home smell. Green leaves are visible in the background.
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Nontoxic Spring Scent

Ever wonder how to make your house smell like the coziest, chicest cafe in town, minus the chemicals and toxic fumes? Enter the simmer pot: a magical concoction of water, fruits, and spices that bubbles away, transforming your space into a fragrant oasis.
Prep: 3 hours
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 3 hours 10 minutes
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Equipment

  • Pot

Ingredients 

  • 1 heaping tbsp coffee beans
  • 2-3 orange halves
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • Water

Instructions 

  • Put the oranges, coffee beans, and cinnamon sticks in a medium-sized pot.
  • Cover the ingredients with a few inches of water.
  • Turn the stove on high heat and bring the water to a boil.
  • Reduce to low heat and let simmer for 2 to 3 hours.
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