BHA & BHT Free Hibiscus Berry Infused Water
Bright, floral, and refreshingly vibrant, this infused water is the kind of drink that makes a plain glass of water feel like a serious upgrade. The deep ruby color comes from a quick hibiscus concentrate made with dried flowers and a touch of maple syrup — no artificial preservatives, no synthetic antioxidants, just real ingredients doing all the work. That matters a lot when you're avoiding BHA and BHT, since those additives sneak into a surprising number of flavored beverages and bottled drinks on store shelves. Here, everything in the pitcher is whole and recognizable: fresh strawberries, cool cucumber, fragrant mint, and a squeeze of citrus if you like. The concentrate steeps for just ten minutes before getting strained into cold water, and then the whole pitcher chills until the fruit and herbs have fully perfumed the liquid. It's the kind of thing you can make ahead and keep in the fridge, ready to pour whenever you need something that feels a little special without any of the ingredient label anxiety.
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6 servings
For the hibiscus concentrate
- 2 tbsp dried hibiscus flowers
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
For the pitcher
- 6 cups cold water
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ½ medium english cucumber, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, lightly packed
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- lemon or lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the dried hibiscus flowers and 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then remove from the heat and stir in the maple syrup until dissolved.
- 2
Let the hibiscus steep for 10 minutes, then pour through a fine-mesh strainer into a large pitcher, pressing gently on the flowers to extract all the liquid. Discard the spent flowers.
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