Peach Plum Thyme Water: Easy Infused Water Recipe

Peach plum thyme water is a chilled fruit-and-herb infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes, including steeping, and yields about 1 liter (4 servings).

What is peach plum thyme water?

Peach plum thyme water is plain water flavored with sliced peach, sliced plum and fresh thyme. The fruit lends a gently sweet aroma, while the herb adds a savory note without making the drink taste like tea.

It is one of many stone fruit infused water recipes you can make in a pitcher. The fruit is steeped rather than blended, so the result is lighter than juice.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For about 1 liter (4 servings), use:

1,000 ml water (about 4¼ cups)
75 g sliced peach (about ½ cup), pit removed
75 g sliced plum (about ½ cup), pit removed
5 g fresh thyme (about 2 sprigs, or roughly 1 tablespoon or 1/16 cup of loosely packed leaves)

This ratio uses about 1 cup of sliced fruit and 2 thyme sprigs per liter of water. Choose ripe, fragrant fruit for a noticeable flavor; very firm fruit can make a milder infusion. The exact volume of sliced fruit will vary with the size of the pieces.

Use a clean pitcher large enough to hold the water and fruit. A lid helps keep the infusion covered in the refrigerator, and a strainer is useful if you prefer to serve it without the pieces.

How do you make peach plum thyme water?

Wash the peach, plum and thyme under running water. Remove the fruit pits and slice the flesh; leave the skins on if you like.
Add the sliced fruit and thyme to the clean pitcher. Gently press the thyme between your fingers first to release its aroma.
Pour in 1 liter of water and stir gently. Cover the pitcher.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours; steep for up to 4 hours for a fuller flavor.
Serve the water chilled, straining out the fruit and thyme if desired. Divide it among about 4 glasses.

For another combination after making the recipe, use the AI infused water generator.

Why do peach, plum and thyme work together?

Peach brings a soft, floral sweetness, while plum adds a slightly tart edge. Thyme balances both with an earthy, herbal aroma. Together they make a flavored water that does not need juice to taste fruity.

If you want to isolate either fruit’s flavor, try peach infused water for a softer profile or plum infused water for more tartness. For a closer look at the herb on its own, see thyme water.

The main practical benefit of peach plum thyme water is that its flavor may make plain water more appealing. Water supports hydration, while the liver and kidneys do most of the body’s detoxification. The amount of nutrients that transfers from the fruit and herb into the water is not established; eating the fruit provides its fiber.

How should you store peach plum thyme water?

Keep the covered pitcher refrigerated and drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor. Discard any remainder after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Do not leave it at room temperature for more than a few hours.

If you strain out the fruit and thyme after steeping, keep the water refrigerated and follow the same storage window. Removing the ingredients does not restart the clock.

How can you vary peach plum thyme water?

Adjust the fruit

Use a little more peach for a softer flavor or a little more plum for a tarter one. Keep the total close to 150 g, or about 1 cup of sliced fruit, per liter of water as a starting point.

Adjust the thyme

Start with 2 sprigs if you are unsure how herbal you want the water. For a subtler pitcher, remove the thyme after the first 2 hours; for a stronger flavor, let it steep for the full 4 hours.

Serve it over ice

Pour the finished infusion over ice for a colder drink. Add the ice to individual glasses rather than the pitcher if you want to avoid diluting the remaining water as it melts.