You can’t drink it immediately. I know, I know—you’re thirsty. But flavor infusion takes at least 30 minutes in the fridge. Two hours is the sweet spot.
If you leave it overnight? You wake up to water that tastes like liquid gold. Just remember to remove strong fruits like citrus after 12 hours, or it gets bitter. Overly bitter water is the villain of this story.
Pro tip: make a big batch before bed. Future You will thank Past You with happy fist pumps at breakfast.
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