A healthy living entails hydration and why settle for regular water when you can spice it up with the wholesome benefits of herbs. Herbal infusions bring your hydration routine to a whole new level by giving subtle flavors and health boosting properties. Here at Loch Life, we love making hydration not only sustainable but something to anticipate. Find out how you can make herb water that both delights your taste buds and adds vitality to your day.
Why Herbal Infusions?
Herbs are nature’s pharmacy – they’re antioxidant-rich with vitamins and minerals. It releases its properties slowly when infused in water to make a flavorful and refreshing as well as nourishing drink. As these are Herbal infusions, they are caffeine free and customizable, so they are great for anyone, from fitness person to the mindfulness seeker.
Top Herbal Infusions to Try
1. Mint: The Cooling Classic
A nice, refreshing bit of flavor, mint leaves can be added to water. It's known for its digestive benefits and cooling properties — as well as being a great hydrating product on hot days or after working out. Coordinate with cucumber or lime to make it look like you have just come from the spa.
2. Basil: Sweet and Savory
Their slightly sweet and peppery flavor adds something to your water; basil. Basil boasts high levels of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds which support overall wellness. The perfect fruit to pair with strawberries or lemon for a twist.
3. Rosemary: Earthy Elegance
Its rosemary like aroma and its earthy taste make it a standout herb for infusions. It’s also known to help with focus and circulation. Slices of orange or grapefruit add a sprig of rosemary to the water and make a bright, energetic drink.
4. Lavender: Calm in a Sip
Soothing floral lavender brings a nice relaxing note to your water after a long day. It also helps fight stress and improve sleep. Add sweetness with the pairing of lavender and a lemon or honey.
5. Lemongrass: A Zesty Kick
Lemongrass is refreshing in flavors, citrusy, and when mixed with water can be a delight to drink. It is known for detoxifying and hurting digestion. If you want to make an infusion which is also a wellness bath, you combine lemongrass with ginger.
6. Sage: Aromatic and Antioxidant-Rich
Your water gets a savory, slightly peppery flavor when you add sage to it. And it’s packed with antioxidants, thought to be good for the brain. Pair it with blackberries or lime for a seriously (and healthfully) delicious combo.
The Perfect Herbal Infusion Tips
Fresh is Best: Fresh herbs will give you the best flavor and benefits. This is ideal without any unwanted chemicals.
Lightly Muddle: Add the herbs to water and gently crush them to let their natural oils and flavours out.
Chill and Infuse: You can let your water sit in the fridge for 2-4 hours so that the flavors come together. A Loch insulated bottle keeps it cold and fresh all day.
Loch: Sustainable Hydration
All the bottles we make at Loch Life are in service of your wellness aims and sustainability interests. But with our stainless steel bottles your herbal infusions will remain cold for hours and every sip will be as refreshing as it was on the first. When you pick Loch, you’re not only hydrating, you’re actively making an informed decision to toss single use plastics aside and take the first step towards a greener future.
Conclusion
Infusions of herbs are a simple yet powerful way to add hydration to your routine. There are endless combinations of flavors and wellness benefits for everyone. So grab your Loch bottle, play with these herbs, and convert every sip into wellness and sustainability. So let’s make hydration a ritual we savor how Loch would want us to.
