Raspberry Orange Thyme Water: Easy Infused Water Recipe

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

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What is raspberry orange thyme water?

Raspberry orange thyme water is chilled water infused with fresh raspberries, orange slices and thyme sprigs. The fruit adds a gently tart, citrusy flavor, while the thyme contributes an herbal aroma.

Unlike juice, the ingredients are steeped rather than blended or squeezed. It’s one of many berry infused water recipes you can make in a pitcher without added sugar.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For approximately 4 servings, use:

Water: 1,000 ml (about 4¼ cups)
Fresh raspberries: 150 g (about 1 cup)
Orange: 100 g sliced (about ¾ cup, or roughly 1 small orange)
Fresh thyme: 5 g (about 2 sprigs, or roughly 2 tablespoons loosely packed)

This ratio gives the fruit room to infuse without making the herb flavor overpowering. A clean pitcher large enough to hold the water and ingredients makes stirring and straining easier.

How do you make raspberry orange thyme water?

Allow 10 minutes of hands-on preparation and at least 2 hours of refrigerated steeping.

Rinse the raspberries, orange and thyme under running water. Discard any damaged or spoiled pieces.
Slice the orange into thin rounds or half-rounds. Leave the peel on for a stronger citrus flavor, or remove it to reduce bitterness.
Add the raspberries, orange slices and thyme to a clean pitcher. Press a few raspberries gently with a spoon if you want a stronger berry flavor.
Pour in the water and stir gently. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for 2 hours; steep for up to 4 hours for a stronger flavor.
Strain the water or remove the fruit and thyme before serving. If the orange peel is still on, remove the slices by 4 hours to limit bitterness.
Serve chilled, dividing the infusion among about 4 glasses. Add ice if you like.

The water may take on a light pink color, especially if the berries are pressed. It is ready to drink after 2 hours, even if the color is subtle.

Why do raspberry, orange and thyme pair well?

Raspberries bring tartness and a soft berry aroma, while orange adds a brighter citrus note. Thyme’s savory, slightly earthy fragrance balances the fruit without requiring a sweetener. For a simpler berry flavor, see raspberry infused water; for more citrus, see orange infused water.

The main benefit of raspberry orange thyme water is that it can make plain water more appealing, helping you stay hydrated. The liver and kidneys do most of the body’s detoxification, while the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste; this drink does not cleanse them or flush out toxins.

Whole raspberries and oranges contain vitamin C and fiber, but the amount transferred into steeped water is unknown. The drink should not be counted as a serving of fruit or a reliable source of those nutrients. For more on the herb’s flavor, see thyme water.

How should you store raspberry orange thyme water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated, including while the ingredients steep. For the best flavor, drink the water within 24 hours of preparation. Discard it after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.

Refrigerate the drink promptly rather than leaving it at room temperature for more than a few hours. Removing the ingredients after steeping helps limit bitterness, but it does not replace refrigeration or extend the storage window.

How can you vary raspberry orange thyme water?

Make the citrus milder

Remove the orange peel before adding the slices, or use fewer slices. This keeps the citrus flavor light and reduces the chance of bitterness from the pith.

Adjust the berry flavor

Leave the raspberries whole for a subtler infusion, or gently press a few for a fruitier taste and more color. Pressing can release pulp, so strain through a fine sieve if you prefer a clearer drink.

Change the herb balance

Use a smaller thyme sprig if you want the fruit to lead. For a more noticeable herbal aroma, keep both sprigs in the pitcher during the full refrigerated steep, then strain before serving.