Strawberry Blackberry Thyme Water: Easy Recipe

Strawberry blackberry thyme water is a chilled fruit-and-herb infusion that takes 2 hours 10 minutes in total and makes about 4 cups (950 mL).

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What is strawberry blackberry thyme water?

Strawberry blackberry thyme water is plain water infused with sliced strawberries, blackberries and fresh thyme. The berries give it a lightly fruity taste, while thyme adds a subtle herbal note.

It is one of many berry infused water recipes you can make without added sugar. Because the ingredients are steeped rather than blended, the flavor is gentler than that of a fruit juice or smoothie.

Allow about 10 minutes for preparation and at least 2 hours for chilling. A longer steep of up to 4 hours makes the flavor more noticeable.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

For approximately 4 cups of strawberry blackberry thyme water, gather:

• Water: 950 mL (4 cups), preferably cold
• Strawberries: 80 g (about 1/2 cup), sliced
• Blackberries: 70 g (about 1/2 cup), whole
• Fresh thyme: 2 sprigs (about 5 g), or about 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme leaves (about 2–3 g)

This ratio uses about 150 g, or 1 cup, of berries for roughly 1 liter of water. It gives both fruits a role without making the thyme the dominant flavor. The cup measurements are approximate because the size of berries and slices varies.

Use fresh, sound fruit and culinary thyme. A clean pitcher with a lid is useful for steeping and storing the infusion; a clean, covered jar large enough for the water and ingredients also works.

How do you make strawberry blackberry thyme water?

1. Rinse the strawberries, blackberries and thyme under cool running water. Discard any damaged fruit and trim the strawberry tops.
2. Slice the strawberries and leave the blackberries whole. Keep the thyme on its sprigs, or measure the leaves if using them instead.
3. Add the fruit and thyme to the clean pitcher, then pour in 950 mL (4 cups) of cold water.
4. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate it for 2 hours. For a stronger infusion, leave it in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours.
5. Strain out the fruit and thyme if you prefer a clearer drink, then serve cold.

Taste the water after 2 hours to decide whether it needs more steeping time. Leaving the berries whole or sliced, rather than squeezing them, keeps the drink light and makes it easier to strain.

Why do strawberries, blackberries and thyme pair well?

Strawberries bring a familiar sweet-fruit aroma, while blackberries add a deeper, slightly tart berry flavor. Thyme gives the blend an earthy, savory edge that balances the fruit without requiring sweetener.

For a simpler fruit flavor, strawberry infused water highlights strawberries on their own, while blackberry infused water puts the darker berry first. Thyme water focuses on the herb's flavor.

The main benefit of strawberry blackberry thyme water is hydration. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification; this drink supports them by providing water, not by flushing out toxins. Whole berries contain nutrients and fiber, but the amount that transfers into the water during steeping is uncertain.

Unsweetened, steeped infused water is usually under 10 kcal per glass. Squeezing or eating the fruit adds calories from the berries.

How should you store strawberry blackberry thyme water?

Keep the pitcher covered and refrigerated, and drink the infusion within 24 hours for the best flavor. Straining after the initial steep can help you control the flavor, although the strained water still needs refrigeration.

Discard it after 2–3 days, or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling. Do not leave it at room temperature for more than 2 hours. If serving outdoors or at a gathering, keep it chilled and return it to the refrigerator promptly.

How can you vary strawberry blackberry thyme water?

Adjust the fruit

For a more strawberry-forward drink, use more sliced strawberries and fewer blackberries, keeping the total close to 150 g, or about 1 cup, per 950 mL (4 cups) of water. Reverse the proportions if you prefer the deeper blackberry flavor.

Make the thyme milder or stronger

Start with one sprig for a lighter herbal note, or use the two sprigs in the recipe for a more noticeable flavor. Taste after 2 hours and remove the thyme when the balance suits you.

Change the serving style

Strain the finished infusion for a clear drink, or leave the fruit in the glass for color. Add ice just before serving if you like it colder; as the ice melts, it will dilute the flavor.

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