With these 40-degree temperatures, I can't take drinking plain water all day anymore. I'm looking for something refreshing but without weird sweeteners or canned sodas. I've seen there are tons of new options now but I don't know which ones are actually worth it.
At 40 degrees, your body definitely wants something more interesting than plain water. Homemade flavored waters are the way to go: squeeze lemon, orange, or mint into a pitcher, throw in some ginger if you're into it, and let it sit in the fridge; plus you know exactly what's in it.
If you want something ready to grab on the go, unsweetened iced teas (or ones sweetened with stevia/erythritol) from decent brands work pretty well, though some do have that weird aftertaste you mentioned, so try before you commit. What I'd avoid is hunting for "new" options just because they exist; in heat like that, even plain ice water with a splash of fresh juice will get you through the day 🧊
What that previous answer brings up is fine, but if you want something that doesn't require you to make it every time, homemade iced tea drinks (black or green tea, chilled) last for days in the fridge and with nothing weird in them - I make them in batches and that's it, way less hassle than squeezing fruit when it's that insane heat.
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