Infused waters

With the hot weather that summer brings, staying well hydrated is essential. A helpful tip to drink more: infused waters, which are wonderfully refreshing and hydrating! A much better alternative to sugary drinks (fruit juices, fizzy drinks…), they are bursting with flavour, vitamins and minerals, and best of all, contain no added sugars!

Wash your fruits and vegetables, then cut them into large pieces for maximum flavour. If the pieces are too small, they risk turning to mush during infusion.

Keep the skin on your fruits and/or vegetables as it contains a great deal of vitamins, but wash them to remove any treatments that may be present on the skin (for exotic fruits, peel them as their skin often has little flavour and is heavily treated).
 

Place your ingredients in a jug — the quantity depends on personal taste; the more you add, the more flavourful the water will be.
 

Cover your mixture with cold water.
 

Leave to infuse for between 2 and 8 hours so that your fruits have time to release their aromas and give you a delicious flavoured water.
 

If you'd like a little fizz, add sparkling water just before drinking, after the infusion.
 

You can eat the fruits that have been infused. They will admittedly have less flavour, but they still retain all their fibre.

The watermelon is a fruit with a very high water content, for even more hydration! It is also a source of vitamin A and folates.

Watermelon – mint

Watermelon – strawberry – mint

Thepineapple is a delicious fruit that is also rich in vitamin C and manganese.

Pineapple – mint

Pineapple – lemon

Pineapple – cucumber

The spices, a delight in infused waters. Cinnamon is very rich in vitamins and minerals. Coriander aids digestion and helps keep skin looking fresh.

Cinnamon – apple. You can also try it with our pregnancy herbal tea Sweet Mama, with apple and chamomile

Cinnamon – pear – ginger – vanilla

Coriander – citrus (orange, lemon)

The ginger, a delight as a cold infusion. It helps maintain digestive function and contributes to improved energy levels.

Ginger – mango

Ginger – cucumber – mint

Ginger – blueberry – orange

Ginger – lemon

The aromatic herbs are a true treasure and pair wonderfully in infused waters. Thyme aids digestion. Rosemary and basil contribute to the healthy functioning of the digestive system, help you stay calm and manage stress!

Thyme – lemon

Thyme – strawberry – mint

Thyme – grapefruit

Rosemary – grapefruit

Rosemary – apricot

Rosemary – blueberry – grapefruit

Basil – strawberry

Basil – watermelon

Basil – pineapple

Basil – raspberry leaf herbal tea

Oregano – apricot – orange blossom hydrolate

Feel free to add some lavender in your infusions. It will support your digestion, help you relax and contributes to a good night's sleep. The verbena for its part is beneficial for the gut, helps during the premenstrual cycle and supports lactation. True wonders.

Lavender – blueberry (with a little plant protein powder purple power with blueberry)

Lavender – lemon – mint

Lavender – grapefruit

Verbena – raspberry – cucumber

Verbena – strawberry – orange

Verbena – peach

Verbena – breastfeeding herbal tea milky mama, with caraway, apple and lemongrass.