BHA & BHT Free Orange Vanilla Infused Water
Bright citrus and warm vanilla make for an unexpectedly elegant combination, and this infused water delivers both in a way that feels almost luxurious for something so simple. Many flavored waters and bottled drinks rely on synthetic preservatives to extend shelf life, so making your own from scratch is one of the easiest ways to sidestep those additives entirely. Here, a fresh navel orange and a real split vanilla bean do all the work — no extracts, no concentrates, just clean ingredients steeping quietly in the fridge. The gentle pressing technique coaxes just enough juice from the orange slices to tint the water a soft golden hue without turning it bitter. After an hour or two, you get a pitcher that looks beautiful on the table and tastes subtly sweet and floral without a drop of sugar. It's the kind of thing that makes plain hydration feel like a treat, and it keeps infusing as long as the fruit and bean stay in the pitcher.
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4 servings
- 1 medium navel orange, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 8 cups cold filtered water
For serving
- 1 cup ice cubes, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the orange slices in a large pitcher in a single overlapping layer.
- 2
Use the back of a spoon to gently press the orange slices against the side of the pitcher once or twice, just enough to release a little juice without squeezing them fully.
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