Peach Lime Thyme Water: Recipe and Storage

Peach lime thyme water is a chilled fruit-and-herb infusion that takes 2 hours and 10 minutes to prepare and yields about 4 cups, or 4 servings.

What is peach lime thyme water?

Peach lime thyme water is drinking water steeped with peach slices, lime slices and fresh thyme. The peach gives it a gentle fruity flavor, the lime adds a citrus note, and the thyme provides a subtle herbal aroma.

It is one of many stone fruit infused water recipes you can make without a sweetener. Serve it chilled on its own or alongside a meal when you want a change from plain water.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 4 servings, gather:

Water: 950 mL (4 US cups) cold drinking water
Peach: 150 g (about 1 cup) sliced fresh peach, pitted
Lime: about 70 g (about 1/3 cup) thinly sliced lime, or about 1 whole lime
Thyme: about 5 g (about 1/4 cup loosely packed), or 2 fresh sprigs

This ratio uses roughly 1 cup of fruit and 2 herb sprigs for a pitcher containing nearly 1 liter of water. The cup measurements for sliced fruit and thyme are approximate: slice thickness and the size of the sprigs will affect how much fits in a cup.

Choose a ripe peach for a fuller flavor, but avoid fruit that is moldy or spoiled. Fresh thyme sprigs are easier to remove than loose leaves, and thin lime slices expose more of the fruit to the water.

How do you make peach lime thyme water?

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

Wash the peach, lime and thyme under cool running water. Rub the lime’s surface gently as you rinse it.
Slice the peach and discard the pit. Cut the lime into thin rounds.
Add the peach, lime and thyme to a clean pitcher, then pour in the 950 mL (4 cups) of cold water.
Refrigerate the pitcher for 2–4 hours. Remove the lime slices by the 4-hour mark to limit bitterness from the pith.
Strain out the fruit and thyme, if desired, and serve the water chilled. Divide it among 4 glasses for servings of about 1 cup (240 mL) each.

For another combination at the same pitcher size, use the ai infused water generator.

Taste the water after 2 hours. If you prefer a stronger infusion, return it to the refrigerator and let it steep longer, within the 4-hour window. Leave the fruit unsqueezed for a lighter flavor; squeezing it adds juice and calories to the drink.

Why do peach, lime and thyme pair well?

Peach is the soft, fruity base of the drink. Like other peach infused water recipes, this version has a more delicate flavor than eating the fruit itself because the slices are steeped rather than blended.

Lime brings a sharper contrast to the peach, while thyme adds an aromatic finish. If you enjoy either flavor on its own, you can also explore lime water or thyme water.

The main benefit of peach lime thyme water is hydration. Steeped infused water is usually under 10 kcal per glass, but the exact amount depends on what transfers from the ingredients; eating the fruit or squeezing in its juice adds calories. Peaches, lime and thyme contain nutrients, but the amount transferred into the water is uncertain.

Hydration supports normal body functions, including the work of the liver and kidneys, which do most of the body’s detoxification. The drink does not remove toxins on its own.

How should you store peach lime thyme water?

Keep peach lime thyme water refrigerated while it steeps and after serving. For the best flavor, drink it within 24 hours. Straining out the lime by 4 hours also helps prevent the water from becoming bitter.

Discard the water after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Use a clean, covered pitcher, and do not leave the infusion on the counter to steep.

How can you vary peach lime thyme water?

Make the lime milder

Use fewer lime slices if you want the peach to be more noticeable. You can also remove the lime after the initial 2-hour steep rather than leaving it in longer.

Adjust the thyme

For a softer herbal note, start with 1 thyme sprig instead of 2. Keep the other ingredients and the refrigerated steeping time the same so you can taste the difference.

Change the peach texture

Cut the peach into thinner slices for more exposed surface area, or leave the slices a little thicker for easier straining. Either way, use ripe, washed fruit and remove the pit before adding it to the pitcher.