Place the larger items such as dried orange slices and cinnamon sticks at the bottom of your jar. Layer in the whole cloves, star anise pods, and cranberries or goji berries. Finally, tuck in the rosemary or evergreen sprigs.

Use a pint-sized or any clear glass jar with a lid.

Attach a gift tag or label with simmering instructions. Advise to pour the contents into a large pot, stock pot, or slow cooker, add enough water to cover the ingredients, and simmer on low heat.

Transfer the jar’s contents into a simmering vessel, add water to cover everything, and gently simmer on low heat for up to 5 hours. Replenish water as needed.

Tie twine or ribbon around the jar’s lid and add a sprig of greenery, a small cinnamon stick, or a dried orange slice.