a blend of warming fragrant spices ground to a powder. There are many variations. or you can make your own.

Here is one from ‘Spice Notes’ by  Ian Hemphill – 4 tsp fennel seeds, 2.5 tsp of cinnamon and caraway seeds and 1/2 tsp each of black pepper, cloves and cardamom seeds. Grind to a powder in a mortar and pestle singing your favourite song.