{"id":31407,"date":"2022-08-08T22:35:26","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T22:35:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=31407"},"modified":"2022-08-09T21:00:14","modified_gmt":"2022-08-09T21:00:14","slug":"agua-fresca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/agua-fresca\/","title":{"rendered":"Want to Drink More Water? Try Agua Fresca, a Refreshing RD-Approved Drink"},"content":{"rendered":"

Agua fresca is officially TikTok\u2019s favorite drink. But what is agua fresca, exactly? Gaby Vaca-Flores<\/a>, RDN, CLE, HUM Nutrition\u2019s education specialist, explains everything you need to know about this trending beverage\u2014and shares three delicious, hydrating recipes you can make at home.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

If you\u2019re on TikTok<\/a>, you\u2019ve probably come across the recent agua fresca or \u201cspa water\u201d trend. Although it\u2019s trending now, agua fresca has been around for centuries and is a staple in many Latin American countries. Not only is it absolutely delicious, but it\u2019s also extremely hydrating and offers several health benefits. Plus, it\u2019s a quick and easy treat anyone can whip up in their kitchen. Below, I\u2019ll dive into the origins of agua fresca, its health benefits, and three easy recipes to try.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

What Is Agua Fresca?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Agua fresca is Spanish for \u201cfresh water\u201d. A more accurate definition, however, would be infused or flavored water.<\/p>\n\n\n

It’s worth clarifying that the term agua fresca describes a category of drinks whereas a type of agua fresca is named according to its flavor. For example, a pineapple agua fresca is called agua de pi\u00f1a<\/em>, which is Spanish for pineapple water.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Traditional to Mexico and some Latin American countries, agua fresca is a popular drink during warmer months. Usually, agua fresca is sold by street vendors outside of churches, schools, markets, and on special occasions. Of course, families also enjoy making agua fresca at home. (My dad actually makes a mean hibiscus agua fresca\u2014peep our family recipe below!)\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

On TikTok, you might see some people mistakenly referring to agua fresca as \u201cspa water\u201d. Spa water is water that’s lightly infused with fruit or cucumber (think: lemon water<\/a>). Agua fresca, on the other hand, is concentrated, packed with flavor, and made with a variety of edible plants and seeds, in addition to fruit. Additionally, agua fresca can vary from sweet to tart to even milky in flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n

Some of the most common agua fresca flavors include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n