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10 Ways To Make Water Taste Better

Do you hate drinking water though you know it is healthy and a necessity? Then you probably do not like the taste of water. Don't frown, many people dislike the tastelessness of water. This is especially true for small children who reject water because it is tasteless. What are the best ways to make water taste better? You have to drink water because it is a biological need. So you have to try healthy ways to flavour water.

Many people want to know innovative ways to drink more water. This is because most of us do not make the conscious effort to drink enough water. However, no one can deny that water has innumerable health benefits. So you must try ways to make water taste better so that you can reap its benefits.

HEALTHY WAYS TO DRINK MORE WATER

When you try these different healthy ways to flavour water, you are actually converting water into a different beverage that has a distinct taste. Once you do that, you consciously drink more water than you normally would.

So here are some of the ways to make water taste better and drink more of it.

Make It Sparkling

Make It Sparkling

Sparkling water tastes much better than still water. You need the right dispenser to release water with a bubbling effect so that it has a sparkling effect.

Squeeze A Lemon

Squeeze A Lemon

You can simply squeeze a lemon into the water and add some salt to make it taste better. You also get an extra dose of fresh Vitamin C in this way.

Ice Float

Ice Float

On a hot summer's day, adding some ice to chill the water really helps. Water seems more delicious and quenches more of your thirst when it is chilled.

Cumin Flavour

Cumin Flavour

In Kerala, there is a tradition to add cumin to hot water. The cumin flavoured water clears your throat and also aids digestion. Drinking this water just before bed helps to calm your nerves and sleep better.

Berry Berry

Berry Berry

Add fresh berries to water and leave it covered for at least 2 hours. The water will naturally acquire the taste and smell of berries.

Mint Water

Mint Water

Add a few leaves of fresh mint to water. You need to crush the leaves a little and allow it to soak for at least an hour to get the refreshing and cool taste.

Boiled Vegetables

Boiled Vegetables

Use water to boil vegetables in it. The water that remains after straining the boiled vegetables is called the stock. This stock is extremely healthy.

Herbed Tea Bag

Herbed Tea Bag

Try out different types of herb teas such as ginseng and hibiscus. You can also use plain green tea to add flavour to a cup full of water.

Rose Petals

Rose Petals

If you want water to taste and smell good, then soak some rose petals in it. Rose water is good for your skin and has a cooling effect on your palate.

Basil Water

Basil Water

Add a few crushed leaves of basil or tulsi to the water. According to Hindu tradition, the water becomes 'pure' and 'sacred'. It is also great to improve your immunity and fight cold infections.

Story first published: Friday, September 19, 2014, 17:39 [IST]
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