Classics in the preparation of infused water are in particular:
- Lemons
- Oranges
- Cucumbers
- Ginger
- Mint
However, all other types of fruit and vegetables, flowers, herbs and spices are also suitable for preparing flavored water. With the exception of bananas, which unfortunately do not cut a good figure in water.
Just follow your mood. If you like fruity notes, use fewer vegetables and more fruit instead. If you like it sour and/or bitter, then citrus fruits with or without peel are a good choice. If you fancy something spicy, then chilli or red pepper are ideal for your flavored water. Try something new every now and then and find the ingredients and combinations that suit you best. Whatever tastes good is allowed. And remember: sometimes the most obvious is not necessarily the most exciting! Stay curious.
For inspiration, you can also find a few unusual recipes for your infused water here.
Tips for tasty infused water
We have collected the most important tips for preparing infused water for you. So your water is exactly to your taste.
Tip 1:
Organic ingredients
It is best to always buy organic ingredients so that you can also use the skin of the ingredients.
Tip 2:
Use bowls and kitchen scraps
Even the leftovers from peeling and cutting fruit and vegetables are perfect for infused water. You certainly won't win a beauty contest with it, but it will still taste good.
Tip 3:
2 - 4 different ingredients make a perfect infused water
In order to be able to taste them individually, you should not add more than 2-4 different ingredients to your flavored water.
Tip 4:
Dry ingredients need to steep in water for longer
Please remember: dry ingredients (e.g. spices such as cinnamon sticks, cloves or star anise) need to infuse for longer to release their flavor into the water.
Tip 5:
Tap water gives you a sustainable, refreshing drink
Any water is suitable for preparing your infused water, whether tap or spring water, carbonated or still. However, tap water is not only cheaper than spring water, but also more ecologically sustainable. In addition, it is always checked in this country and is therefore of very good quality.
Tip 6:
Tea instead of water
If you want to try something different, you can also simply use a freshly brewed herbal or fruit tea instead of water.
This tastes like iced tea, but without the sugar. Or you can use refreshing coconut water to give your infused coconut water an exotic touch. Be creative!
Infused water is even easier and more convenient
For anyone who doesn't have fresh ingredients to hand, doesn't have the time or simply doesn't feel like it: OH LA LAQUA is your infused water for at home and on the go. Without sugar, sugar substitutes or sweeteners. Without colorants and preservatives. And without calories. Simply add the liquid contents of a stick pack to half a liter of water. That's it! Super easy, isn't it?
By the way: In addition to OH LA LAQUA, there are also other products that help you to drink more and therefore enough water (e.g. Waterdrop, Heydrate and Dropz). These are products in the form of powder or so-called pellets that have to dissolve in water before you can drink them. Unfortunately, most of them contain sugar, sugar substitutes and/or sweeteners. Just try them out and see what suits you and your lifestyle best.
