Making sugar-free flavoured water — here is how easy it is

May 14, 2026TEABALLS Team

Water is healthy — but admittedly, sometimes simply boring. Sugary iced tea, lemonades or soft drinks as an alternative? Not a good idea if you want to cut out sugar.

The good news: sugar-free flavoured water is very easy to make yourself — and it tastes considerably better than any ready-made drink from the supermarket.

What is flavoured water?

Flavoured water is aromatised water — refined naturally with fruit, herbs or tea, entirely without sugar, sweeteners or artificial flavourings. It is the perfect alternative for anyone who drinks too little, wants to cut down on soft drinks or is looking for a calorie-free option.

The easiest method: TEABALLS in cold water

Classic flavoured water requires fruit to steep in the water for hours. With TEABALLS it takes a few minutes. TEABALLS are compressed tea balls made of whole plant parts — they dissolve in cold water too.

The basic recipe

  1. Fill a bottle or glass with cold tap water (500 ml)
  2. Drop in 1 TEABALL
  3. Stir or shake briefly
  4. Drink straight away — or leave for 10–15 minutes for a more intense aroma

No boiling, no waiting, no mess.

The best TEABALLS varieties for flavoured water

🫖 Ginger — the classic
Fresh, slightly spicy, invigorating. Ideal as morning water or for your desk. 👉 Discover TEABALLS Bio Ginger

🍓 Wildberry — the fruit boost
Intense berry flavour, naturally without added sugar. Anyone who loves fruity drinks will not want to be without this variety. 👉 Discover TEABALLS Wildberry

🌿 Mint — the refreshment
Cool, clear, refreshing. Perfect for hot days or as a sports drink. 👉 Discover TEABALLS Mint

🍒 Cherry — the summer drink
Fruity cherry flavour without sugar. 👉 Discover TEABALLS Cherry

Flavoured water on the go

The best thing about TEABALLS: they fit in any bag. Simply drop a ball into your bottle, fill it from the tap — and your flavoured water for the road is ready. Discover our TEABALLS water bottles as the perfect companion.

More ideas: variations & tips

  • With sparkling water: TEABALLS work in mineral water too — naturally flavoured sparkling water.
  • Combine: feeling bold? Try two varieties together. Wildberry + mint makes a surprisingly fresh summer drink.
  • Ice cubes: freeze flavoured water and use it as ice cubes — that way you flavour every drink.
  • Detox water: organic ginger in cold water — ideal for supporting digestion.

Why homemade flavoured water is better

Shop-bought flavoured waters often contain sugar, sweeteners (stevia, aspartame), artificial flavourings and preservatives. TEABALLS flavoured water contains exactly this: water + plants. Nothing more.


Try it now

Fancy your first sugar-free flavoured water? Discover every variety and find your personal favourite:

Read more: TEABALLS vs. tea bags — the big comparison

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