Although many people say that water doesn’t have a taste, just as many people say that water does have a taste to it. Personally, I do think plain water has a taste so flavoring my water to make it taste better is a must for me. And water intake is essential to so much of our health that it is imperative to drink regularly. Which for people who don’t like drinking plain water can be difficult. So if you’re like me, here are plenty of ideas to help water taste better.

Electrolyte Packets

This is one of the easiest and most well-known ways to help make your water taste better. You can get a brand like Crystal Light or Liquid IV, but there are plenty of store brands that offer the same thing.

Liquid IV is especially helpful during summer or festival season! You can use the code DONNAGAILBLOG for 20% off of their products.

Savory ways to make water taste better

Consuming too much salt is bad for you, so if you choose to go down the savory route, opt for auditions that are low-sodium and low-fat. Bullions and broths are a great way to increase how much water you are consuming, and it tastes great, too. There are many different options, including vegan broth mixes, so this can be a great way to make your water taste better, and it feels a lot more like a treat, too! 

Filter water

When you head to a spa, a hotel, or even a restaurant, often the water tastes crisp and clean because it has been filtered. The filter takes out strange tastes, heavy metals (thin lead and copper), volatile organic compounds, chlorine, and more. 

There is a noticeable visual and taste difference between water that has and has not been filtered. There are so many options when it comes to how you filter your water. From whole-house systems to single bottles.

A filter can easily be added during a kitchen renovation. Check out Pure Water Filter Hub for all you need and more! 

Ice

Because heat and cold can change how we perceive things, it is possible for you to feel like water with ice in it is fresher and better than tap water served at room temperature. If you believe that this is the case, then instead of making plain water ice cubes, get creative. 

You can freeze fruits and vegetables in the ice, and it will infuse your drink with those flavors, too. You can do this in big batches, which means unlike the fresh version, which will only last a short while even in the fridge, this one will last until your ice cubes run out. 

Here are some flavor combinations for your next ice cubes: 

• Raspberries in a cranberry juice 
• Grapefruit and thyme
• Watermelon and basil
• Mint and blackberries
• Honey and lemon

Make tea to make plain water taste better

Drinking a lot of tea or coffee will have an adverse impact on your hydration levels. However, opting for a caffeine-free tea can help reduce this impact. Green, herbal, red, and fruit teas are great options for making water taste better. And you can drink them warm or cold. 

Regular grocery stores and health food stores tend to stock plenty of options, but if you want to try something new or more authentic in terms of tea, then head to an international grocery store that stocks goods from Asia. 

These won’t be as sweet, so you’ll likely want to add some sweetener or honey. 

Add bubbles

For those who like fizzy drinks like cola or lemonade, water can feel boring in comparison. So, one thing that you can do to help fend off that feeling is to invest in sparkling water like Bubly or La Crouix.

Or, if you are prepared to make your own fizzy water, a soda maker might just be the best thing. Natural seltzers and carbonated-flavored water are readily available in grocery stores, and they come in a wide range of options. 

Add sliced fruit to make water taste better 

One of the healthiest ways to make your water taste better is to add some sliced fruit. The most refreshing options are cucumber or lemon water. The flavor isn’t overwhelming, but it is refreshing. 

As an alternative, you can use almost any fruit – or a mix of multiple fruits! The downside is that it doesn’t generally last very long, so you should only make this if you can drink it all relatively quickly.