Flavoured Water: Alternatives to Soft Drinks Without Added Sugar in Switzerland

We all know the feeling: at lunchtime you reach for a cola or an iced tea from the chiller – not because you really want sugar, but because plain water simply seems boring. Yet today there are many ways to enjoy flavoured water without added sugar. This article shows you which alternatives exist – and how to fit them easily into your everyday life.

Why flavoured water is an alternative to soft drinks

According to a survey by the Swiss Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO, 2021), sweetened drinks contain a median of around 6 g (iced tea) to 9 g (carbonated soft drinks) of sugar per 100 ml – roughly 30 to 45 g per half litre. According to the manufacturer (10.6 g per 100 ml), half a litre of Coca-Cola contains about 53 g of sugar, which equals roughly 13 sugar cubes of 4 g. Flavoured water without added sugar brings taste to the glass without any sugar being added.

The best methods for tasty flavoured water

There are several ways to make flavoured water. Here are the most popular – from the simplest to the most creative:

• Fresh fruit & herbs: add lemon slices, cucumber pieces, mint leaves or ginger to the water and leave to infuse for 30 minutes. Inexpensive, natural and easy to customise.
• TEABALLS – flavoured water made easy: small pressed pieces that you put straight into a glass or water bottle. They dissolve in the water (stir briefly) and give it flavour – with no added sugar and no effort. The ingredients are listed on the product page of each variety; four varieties (Energy, Mango, Blueberry & Coconut, Watermelon) contain the sweetener sucralose. Ideal for on the go. The easiest way to start is the Aroma Bundle.
• Effervescent and microdrink products (without sugar): available in shops and online, but beware: some variants contain sweeteners (e.g. sucralose). Always read the label. You will find a comparison in the article Waterdrop vs. Dropz vs. TEABALLS.
• Cold-brewed tea (cold brew): simply leave a tea bag or loose leaves to steep overnight in cold water in the fridge. The result is a mild tea water with no added sugar.

Which water bottle suits it?

The right water bottle makes a big difference. If you want to drink flavoured water every day, you need a bottle that closes tightly, is easy to clean and fits well in your bag. A flat water bottle is particularly practical: it slips easily into a rucksack, handbag or jacket pocket without getting in the way. Look for BPA-free materials and a wide opening so that you can easily add fruit or TEABALLS.

Practical tips for enjoying drinking more every day

• Prepare a bottle of flavoured water without added sugar in the evening – that way a bottle is ready first thing in the morning.
• Change the flavours regularly: lemon and ginger on weekdays, berry and mint at the weekend. That keeps drinking interesting.
• Put the bottle where you can see it on your desk – what you see, you drink.
• Use TEABALLS as a practical alternative when you do not have time to cut up fruit. Just 3 to 5 pressed pieces per glass (3 dl) in the water – done.

Switching from soft drinks to flavoured water does not have to be boring. With the right ingredients and a little creativity, water becomes your favourite drink.

In our overview Flavoured water without sugar you will find the TEABALLS varieties and bundles. In total there are 24 varieties, 8 of them organic (16 TEABALLS varieties and 8 organic varieties), all without added sugar. The 16 TEABALLS varieties also dissolve in cold water; the 8 organic varieties can only be enjoyed hot.

Want to make flavoured water as simple as possible? Discover the TEABALLS Aroma Bundle – a simple solution for flavoured water without added sugar, at home and on the go. Discover now →