Plain hot water is wonderful, but sometimes you want a little more. Here are five simple infusions: **1. Ginger + Lemon** — 3 slices fresh ginger, juice of half a lemon, optional honey. Warming, digestive, immune-supportive. Perfect for cold mornings. **2. Chrysanthemum + Goji** — 5–6 dried chrysanthemum flowers, 10 goji berries. Clears heat, brightens eyes, nourishes Liver. A classic TCM pairing for screen fatigue. **3. Red Dates + Longan** — 3 dried red dates, 5 dried longan fruits. Nourishes Blood, calms the mind. Traditionally used for insomnia and anxiety. **4. Mint + Honey** — Fresh mint leaves, a teaspoon of honey. Cooling, soothing for sore throats and digestive upset. Great in summer. **5. Cinnamon Stick + Star Anise** — 1 cinnamon stick, 1 star anise pod. Warming, aromatic, mildly sweet. Feels like a hug in a cup. **How to prepare:** Add ingredients to a thermos or teapot, pour hot water (80–90°C), steep 5–10 minutes. Refill 2–3 times throughout the day. These are not medicinal prescriptions — they are gentle, everyday infusions that add flavour and comfort to your hydration routine.
5 Hot Water Infusions to Try This Week
Simple, nourishing additions to plain hot water — no tea leaves required.
