Infused water is a refreshing and healthy beverage that you can easily prepare at home, and is easy to enjoy anywhere. There are many flavors and combinations you can try out to see what you enjoy the most. This is a great way to stay healthy and hydrated!
Here are some tips to help you make delicious infused water:
Choose fresh ingredients
Select fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices for infusing your water. Opt for organic produce when possible, and make sure they are ripe and flavorful.
Prepare your ingredients
Wash fruits, vegetables, and herbs thoroughly before using them. Cut larger fruits or vegetables into smaller slices or chunks to release more flavor. For herbs, lightly crush or bruise them to help release their essential oils.
Choose a container
Use a glass pitcher or jar to make your infused water. If you are taking the infused water somewhere (such as work), you can use water bottle. Glass is ideal because it won’t interact with the ingredients or alter the taste. Ensure the container has a lid or cover to prevent contaminants from entering.
Infuse
Allow the ingredients to infuse in the water for at least 1-2 hours to develop the flavors. For a stronger taste, you can refrigerate the infused water overnight. Avoid leaving the infused water at room temperature for too long, as it can spoil.
Refresh the Ingredients
After a few hours or overnight, the flavor of the ingredients may diminish. You can refresh your infusions, but ideally you want the infusion to be fresh. You can also garnish glasses of infused water with a sprig of fresh herbs or a fresh slice of something (such as lemon) to make it visually appealing.
Experiment with different combinations
Get creative and mix different flavors together. Try combinations like cucumber and mint, lemon and ginger, strawberry and basil, or orange and rosemary. Find combinations that suit your taste preferences. Infused water is a versatile and enjoyable way to add a burst of natural flavors to your daily hydration routine.
Some alternatives
I don’t always have fresh fruits, herbs, or veggies on hand, so I make some similar infused water.
~ Lemon water – water with a squirt of lemon juice or lemon powder.
~When I am at work, I use TRUELemon packets in my water bottle (they also have lime and grapefruit packets).
Yes please, this looks amazing! I drink a ton of water thanks to this heat, so this would help jazz it up.
This drink is perfect for me. I get bored with water.
Infused water in the summer makes me so happy. Especially true if it’s ice cold.
I need to do this, especially in the summer. So refreshing and I do not drink enough water, but this might help!
I love using fresh fruit to infuse my water. It makes drinking water so much easier for me.
As someone who lovessssss drinking water, I love to enjoy a cold glass of infused water. I have made this drink maybe once or twice already this summer.
I’ve been wanting to do this so many times. I just drink plain water at this point but I must try infusing berries in it for a bit of flavor.
I have a few water bottles that can infuse your water for you and it is so yummy and refreshing for sure! Perfect for these hot summer months!
I really love the look of lemon, mint or berries in a tall glass pitcher of water on the dinner table during these hot days of summer. It just looks (and tastes!) so refreshing!
Oh my this looks really good! I would really love to try this drink!
I appreciate your post on healthy and refreshing infused water. It’s a great idea to infuse water with fruits and herbs for added flavor and health benefits. Your suggestions for different combinations and tips are helpful and inspiring. Keep up the good work!
This is right up my cup of tea. I drink tons of water; this would be refreshing on a hot summer day. Thanks for sharing this with us.
I need to infuse my water too, so it doesn’t get boring.. thanks for these cool ideas..
I love infusing water in this way, it’s surprisingly more flavorful than you’d think and definitely more flavorful than a lot of unsweetened carbonated waters I’ve had!
It’s such a simple and healthy way to stay hydrated while enjoying a burst of deliciousness.
Yep, I remember these from the chiropractors office waiting room. It made the wait much more tolerable.
I need to start making a container of infused water in my house especially during this crazy heat wave we are in the midst of. Thanks for sharing some great tips.
This is so refreshing, especially for the hot weather. Thank you so much!
Nnniiiccceeeee….we all agree that we could use a glass of lemon infused water on these hot days, right? I enjoy water, this way.
I have a water jug for the refrigerator that’s made for diffusing. It’s so great to add a bit of flavor to water, and especially refreshing in the summertime.
I am always trying to drink enough water, so I will deffo try infusing my water to mix things up a little xx
This is cool and look yummy. Never tried it before and would love to try it. Thank you for sharing!
That sounds like a great idea! Infused water is not only visually appealing but also adds a refreshing twist to your regular hydration routine.
Honestly, I can’t believe how good this recipe is! Thanks for sharing
I love doing infused water! My fav combo is pineapple and cucumber!
This is such a great idea to keep yourself hydrated and I’d love love trying different flavors.
I love drinking lemon, lime, peach or strawberry infused water. I need to get some fruit from the store so I can add it to my water. I’m out.