{"id":41778,"date":"2021-07-19T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-19T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=41778"},"modified":"2021-07-15T11:50:05","modified_gmt":"2021-07-15T09:50:05","slug":"homemade-flavoured-waters-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/homemade-flavoured-waters-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Homemade Flavoured Waters to Reduce the Use of Plastic"},"content":{"rendered":"

Homemade flavoured waters are perfect during hot days and to reduce the use of plastic. Find out how to prepare them with 10 easy recipes.<\/h2>\n

As summer approaches, in supermarkets, you can find a lot of colourful and appealing bottles<\/strong> containing refreshing and tasty beverages<\/strong>, which are ideal to savour during hot days. However, these drinks are not good for the environment nor for our health. Instead, you can prepare delicious flavoured waters by yourself.<\/p>\n

Damages for the environment…<\/h2>\n

The bottles containing the beverages are made of plastic<\/a>, which is sadly known for being a highly polluting and harmful materia<\/strong>l. People leave too often plastic bottles in the environment and they take centuries to decompose<\/strong>. Italy is one of the main users of plastic bottles. It has been calculated that 13 billion<\/strong> of them are used each year.<\/p>\n

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The worst part is that just a few of these bottles are correctly recycled. Most of them travel through rivers and reach the sea<\/a>, as we can notice by walking on the beach during summer. Marine flora and fauna are seriously damaged<\/strong> and fragile natural equilibriums are hopelessly compromised<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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… and for our health<\/h2>\n

In addition to this, plastic bottles are also dangerous for our health<\/a>. In fact, according to several studies, when plastic is exposed to heath, it releases in water toxic substances and microplastics<\/strong>. This occurs in particular when plastic bottles are transported for kilometres and kilometres to reach supermarkets and consequently our houses.<\/p>\n

Another reason why we should avoid these beverages is that they contain preservatives, added sugars and colourants. In the long run, they could be harmful to our health.<\/p>\n

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The solution to this problem is easier than you think. In fact, it is enough to prepare homemade flavoured waters<\/strong>. You can use seasonable products<\/strong> that you can also find in your garden. In this way, you can get homemade beverages suitable for children and grownups!<\/p>\n

1. Watermelon flavoured water<\/h2>\n

Can you imagine a summer without watermelon<\/strong>? Place in a bottle filled with water some watermelon slices, mint leaves and lime juice. Leave it in the fridge for a night. If you prefer, you can use basil instead of mint.<\/p>\n

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2. Peaches flavoured water<\/h2>\n

For a refreshing beverage, add to a bottle filled with water some peach<\/strong> slices, some blackberries and thyme.<\/p>\n

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3. Cucumber and ginger flavoured water<\/h2>\n

If you always like tasting new flavours<\/strong>, you should definitely try this recipe. After peeling the ginger<\/strong>, cut the cucumber<\/strong> into slices. Then add them to a bottle filled with water. Add some lemon juice, some mint leaves and rosemary.<\/p>\n

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4. Wild berries flavoured water<\/h2>\n

To get a colourful beverage<\/strong>, try this recipe. Add to a bottle filled with water some blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and some mint and rosemary leaves.<\/p>\n

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5. Elderflowers flavoured water<\/h2>\n

If you want to get a beverage with a particular flavour<\/strong>, add to a bottle filled with water some elderflowers and some lemon slices.<\/p>\n

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6. Pineapple flavoured water<\/h2>\n

Have you also heard that pineapple<\/strong> is ideal to keep fit? Don\u2019t miss the chance to prepare flavoured water using this fruit! Put in a bottle filled with water some pineapple slices and rosemary.<\/p>\n

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7. Apple and cinnamon flavoured water<\/h2>\n

Are you an apple pie lover? Try this recipe! Put in some water some apple<\/strong> slices and cinnamon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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8. Melon flavoured water<\/h2>\n

Melon<\/strong> is another popular summer fruit and you can use it to prepare a tasty drink. Add to a bottle filled with water a melon slice, some apple slices and mint leaves.<\/p>\n

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9. Grapefruit and rosemary flavoured water<\/h2>\n

Add to a bottle filled with water some grapefruit<\/strong> slices and rosemary.<\/p>\n

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10. Fruity tea<\/h2>\n

Are you tired of your usual cup of tea? Make your favourite tea and add some fresh fruit<\/strong>. You can enjoy this beverage both hot and cold.<\/p>\n

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Have you noticed that preparing homemade beverages is very easy<\/strong>? You can also try new recipes by using other ingredients or trying new combinations<\/strong>. During hot days you can enjoy a refreshing and tasty drink while respecting the environment!<\/p>\n

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