Whether used to mull cider or wine, these vibrant, directly sourced spices add layers of depth and aromatic comfort. Mulled wine originated during the Roman empire and became popular in medieval Europe, when holiday markets would sell it to revive shoppers from the cold. Inhale the uplifting scent of Sri Lankan cloves and South African orange zest amidst other classic warming spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger.