Kiwi Plum Water: Recipe & How to Make It

Kiwi plum water is a chilled fruit-infused drink that takes 2 hours 10 minutes in total and yields about 4 cups (950 ml).

What is kiwi plum water?

Kiwi plum water is plain water steeped with sliced kiwi and plum. The fruit gives the water a gently tart, fruity flavor without blending or juicing it.

It’s one of many ways to use fresh fruit in water; browse these tropical fruit infused water recipes for more ideas. This version makes about four 1-cup servings, depending on how much water remains with the fruit after straining.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For one pitcher, use about 1 cup of prepared fruit for every 4 cups of water. The recipe divides the fruit evenly between kiwi and plum; measurements are approximate because slices can pack differently into a cup.

Kiwi: 75 g, about 1/2 cup peeled and sliced
Plum: 75 g, about 1/2 cup pitted and sliced
Water: 950 ml, about 4 cups

Choose ripe fruit that is fragrant and gives slightly when gently pressed. Use clean drinking water and a clean, covered pitcher or large jar. No sugar is needed for the basic recipe.

How do you make kiwi plum water?

Allow 10 minutes for preparation and at least 2 hours for refrigerated steeping.

Wash your hands, the kiwi, and the plum under running water.
Peel the kiwi and slice it; cut the plum into slices and discard the pit.
Place the fruit slices in a clean pitcher or large jar.
Pour in 950 ml (about 4 cups) of water.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours. For a stronger flavor, steep for up to 4 hours.
Strain the water if you prefer, then serve it chilled. Keep any remaining water refrigerated.

To try a different fruit combination, use the ai infused water generator.

Why do kiwi and plum pair well?

Kiwi brings a bright, tangy flavor, while ripe plum adds a softer, sweet-tart note. The result is more subtle than fruit juice, so let the fruit steep before deciding whether you want a stronger taste.

Both fruits contain vitamin C, and whole fruit also provides fiber. The amount of vitamin C that transfers into the water is unknown; strained kiwi plum water should not be considered nutritionally equivalent to eating the fruit.

The main benefit of the drink is hydration, especially if its flavor helps you enjoy plain water. Your liver and kidneys do most of your body’s detoxification; kiwi plum water does not cleanse your body. Avoid the drink if you’re allergic to kiwi or plum.

For a simpler infusion, see kiwi water or plum infused water.

How should you store kiwi plum water?

Keep the pitcher covered in the refrigerator, including while the fruit steeps. Drink the water within 24 hours for the best flavor, and discard any that remains after 2 days.

Discard it sooner if it becomes cloudy or slimy or develops a sour smell. Don’t leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than a few hours. Use a clean glass or ladle when serving rather than drinking directly from the storage pitcher.

How can you vary kiwi plum water?

Make it more kiwi-forward

Use a little more kiwi and a little less plum, keeping the total prepared fruit at about 1 cup (150 g). The result will lean toward kiwi’s tart flavor while preserving the same water-to-fruit ratio.

Make it more plum-forward

Reverse the balance, using more ripe plum and fewer kiwi slices. Plum ripeness affects the flavor, so taste the chilled water after 2 hours and steep longer if you want a stronger infusion.

Add a herbal note

Add a small sprig of washed fresh mint with the fruit before refrigerating. Strain it out with the fruit before serving if you prefer a clear glass.