Citric Acid Free Orange Cinnamon Infused Water
Staying hydrated gets a whole lot more exciting when your water tastes like a cozy, sun-warmed kitchen. Fresh navel orange rounds and a single cinnamon stick steep together in cold filtered water, releasing a gentle warmth and a soft citrus sweetness that feels almost luxurious. For anyone avoiding citric acid as an additive, this is a genuinely smart swap — you get that bright, fruity lift from real whole fruit rather than the processed acid derivative found in so many flavored drinks and commercial waters. The result is a pale amber-gold pitcher that looks beautiful on a table and tastes even better than it looks. A little tip worth knowing: pull the cinnamon stick out after four hours if you want the spice to stay subtle rather than bold. It keeps well in the fridge for up to 24 hours, so you can make a big batch and sip on it all day long.
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4 servings
- 1 medium navel orange, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 8 cups cold filtered water
For serving
- 1 cup ice cubes, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the orange slices and cinnamon stick to a large pitcher.
- 2
Pour the cold water over the orange and cinnamon, then stir gently to submerge the fruit.
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