In the Scottish Highlands, Hogamany (celebrated December 31st) carried a ritual of deep significance called saining. This ritual was done as a blessing and protection of the home as the old year fell away. Juniper branches were burned until their sharp resinous smoke filled every corner, believed to sweep out misfortune and clear the path for good luck. Only when the house brimmed with fragrant haze were the doors flung open, letting in the cold, clean air of the coming year.
Families then shared a small dram and a simple meal, knowing they had stepped into the new year with a freshly blessed hearth.
This simmer blend is inspired by that tradition, an echo of smoke, evergreen, and the bright promise of first-footing.
Ingredients:
Juniper Berries - Long used for protection and cleansing
Sage - A modern companion for blessing and renewal
Pine - Evergreen resilience through the winter dark
Heather - For luck and gentle protection
Cinnamon & Allspice - Warming & welcoming
Citrus - Bright tokens of prosperity and the returning sun
Bay leaf - For wishes and good fortune
In the Scottish Highlands, Hogamany (celebrated December 31st) carried a ritual of deep significance called saining. This ritual was done as a blessing and protection of the home as the old year fell away. Juniper branches were burned until their sharp resinous smoke filled every corner, believed to sweep out misfortune and clear the path for good luck. Only when the house brimmed with fragrant haze were the doors flung open, letting in the cold, clean air of the coming year.
Families then shared a small dram and a simple meal, knowing they had stepped into the new year with a freshly blessed hearth.
This simmer blend is inspired by that tradition, an echo of smoke, evergreen, and the bright promise of first-footing.
Ingredients:
Juniper Berries - Long used for protection and cleansing
Sage - A modern companion for blessing and renewal
Pine - Evergreen resilience through the winter dark
Heather - For luck and gentle protection
Cinnamon & Allspice - Warming & welcoming
Citrus - Bright tokens of prosperity and the returning sun
Bay leaf - For wishes and good fortune
