Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Fresh mint leaves | 28 g | Pungent, Sweet · Cooling |
 Fresh lime juice | 32 g | Sour · Cooling |
 Fennel seeds | 3 g | Sweet, Pungent, Bitter · Cooling |
 Rock sugar | 18 g | Sweet · Cooling |
| Water | 900 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the fresh mint leaves by washing, crushing, or steeping it as appropriate.
- Combine it with part of the water and the rock sugar; stir until dissolved.
- Add the fresh lime juice, fennel seeds and let the flavors settle for five minutes.
- Strain for a clear drink, pressing gently without forcing coarse particles through.
- Serve at cool room temperature without ice.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Indian sherbet and infused-water tradition)
Mint Lime Water is a lightly sweetened water-based refreshment. Vata: serve without ice and sip slowly. Pitta: use the lower sweetener amount and cooling aromatics. Kapha: dilute well and keep the sweetener minimal.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Mint Lime Water
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (245g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 11 kcal | 27 kcal |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2.8 g | 6.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | 4.6 g |
| Total Fat | 0.08 g | 0.2 g |
| Calcium | 14.4 mg | 35.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.22 mg | 0.54 mg |
| Magnesium | 4.6 mg | 11.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 4.2 mg | 10.2 mg |
| Potassium | 25 mg | 61 mg |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 12 mg |
| Zinc | 0.06 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Copper | 0.02 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Manganese | 0.05 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Selenium | 0.02 µg | 0.06 µg |
| Vitamin C | 1.9 mg | 4.7 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 6.1 µg | 15.1 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.01 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.02 µg | 0.05 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.00 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.01 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.07 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg | 0.02 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 3.5 µg | 8.6 µg |
| Choline | 0.2 mg | 0.4 mg |
