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30 Delicious Ways To Hydrate With Herb-Infused Water

Kami McBride
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October 02, 2024
Kami McBride
Herbalist
By Kami McBride
Herbalist
Kami McBride is a well-known author and educator whose bestselling book, "The Herbal Kitchen," has helped thousands of people learn how to use common kitchen herbs and spices in delightfully simple, new, and delicious ways. She developed and taught the herbal curriculum for the Complementary Medicine Department at the University of California School of Nursing, and she founded the Living Awareness Institute in 1994 where she offers online herbalism courses to students of all skill levels.
Infused Water
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October 02, 2024

It can be tricky to drink enough water, especially when we're surrounded by tempting alternatives, from coffee to craft beer and nearly everything in between. However, as we know, the body truly does function at its best when it's well hydrated. 

I've been practicing and teaching herbalism for more than 25 years, and I've learned that making "herbal waters" is one of the simplest ways to inspire yourself to drink more H2O. each day. They only take a few minutes to whip up and can incorporate so many ingredients from your garden, farmers market, or local grocer. 

What are herbal waters?

Making herbal water is as easy as adding unique herb/fruit combinations to a pitcher of water. The potential combinations of ingredients are endless, and they include flavors like chamomile and kiwi, lavender and strawberry, and more (see the list below for inspiration!).

With fresh-picked herbs and fruit, the waters take on the flavor of each season, depending on what is ripe. Sometimes I add a few dried spices, like a stick of cinnamon or a few allspice pods, as well. 

Herbed water is subtle; you don't need a lot of ingredients. Just a few sprigs of herbs and a couple of slices of fruit will do

Here are some combinations that my garden has presented:

  1. Basil and peppermint
  2. Basil and pomegranate
  3. Calendula and melon
  4. Calendula and rose petal
  5. Chamomile and kiwi
  6. Chamomile and plum
  7. Cucumber and peppermint
  8. Elderflower and lime
  9. Fennel seed and orange peel
  10. Lavender and plum
  11. Lavender, rose geranium, and lime peel
  12. Lavender and strawberry
  13. Lemon balm and cantaloupe/rockmelon
  14. Lemon balm and peach
  15. Lemon geranium and kiwi
  16. Lemon verbena and blueberry
  17. Orange peel and mint
  18. Peaches and clove
  19. Peppermint and apricot
  20. Peppermint and kiwi
  21. Peppermint and lemon
  22. Peppermint and orange
  23. Pine needles and lemon
  24. Rose geranium and rose petal
  25. Rose geranium and watermelon
  26. Rose petal and peppermint
  27. Rose petal and pomegranate
  28. Rose petal and strawberry
  29. Rosemary and peach
  30. Rosemary and persimmon

How to make herbal waters:

  1. Fill a pitcher of your choice with water.
  2. Add 5 sprigs of clean, freshly cut herbs of your choice.
  3. Add ½ cup of thinly sliced fruit of your choice.
  4. Let the ingredients infuse in the water for up to 1 hour before drinking. You do not need to strain the ingredients from the water before you serve. In fact, the longer you let them steep, the better the flavor will become.
  5. Herb waters will keep in the refrigerator for approximately 24 hours. 

The takeaway

Whipping up a pitcher of herbal water in the morning to drink throughout the day is a wonderful way to hydrate. The ritual of creating a simple, elegant, and flavorful beverage is calming and grounding in and of itself, plus I love knowing that there's something beautiful in my refrigerator to serve if a guest drops by. Happy sipping!

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