Decodyne’s Fruit Infusion 3 Quart Pitcher has most definitely made a positive impression on me. I am always looking for healthier ways to provide nutrition to my family and myself. I have severe food allergies, so we have to stick to natural for everything. This pitcher makes it so easy to add another positive healthy influence too. I am just thrilled that I was afforded the opportunity to review this product in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.
Besides what this pitcher provides, it is also aesthetically very pleasing. It is much prettier in person. I’m sure it’s really hard to take photos of clear items for ads. The pitcher comes in 3 pieces. The body makes up the main component. Then there is the cap, and the fruit/vegetable holder. The infusion part unscrews from the cap to be filled and emptied. So, if you wanted to, this pitcher can be used as a regular pitcher too. The cap fits on very securely. I had to work at it to remove it. I really appreciate the tight fit. I have had tops to my pitchers fall off in the past, making a wonderful mess. The material of this pitcher is shatterproof clear acrylic. They really packaged it well, so there were no scratch marks on it upon arrival. It was wrapped in plastic, and then in bubble wrap, and finally, in the box packaging.
Nowadays, you can find recipes for almost anything online. To no surprise to me, there are also a ton of water infusion recipes online too. You can use fruits, or vegetables and herbs, or a combination of both. To be honest, lol, my husband made the “what, fruit infused vodka” comment. Actually, that’s not a bad idea for a party. You can also put your favorite organic tea in this pitcher and then flavor it with fruit. In other words, be creative. This pitcher has so many uses and as the summer months are approaching, they are very enticing.
We made blueberry infused distilled water last night. It was so refreshing and brought a taste of summer to a very cold night. I took a couple pictures right after I filled my pitcher. See, you don’t have to fill the pitcher all the way. I used frozen blueberries, so as they thawed, there would be more yummy juice. If using fresh berries, I would mash them, or poke holes in them, to help the juices to flow. Since I added ice and frozen fruit, it took longer for the fruit to infuse. I’d make it at least an hour or two in advance, and swirl the water around a bit, to get the juices to flow. My water turned more blueberry in color after awhile. I like my water very cold, that’s why I made it this way.
In case you’re thinking, “why would I waste my fruit and veggies in my water?”, there’s an easy answer. Fresh fruit and raw vegetables are filled with so many antioxidants and vitamins that you really can’t get anywhere else. This is another way to not only hydrate your body, but to truly nourish your body at the same time. Most people I know do not eat nearly enough fresh fruit or veggies. Instead people rely heavily on processed and fast food type food. So this might be a great way to help balance things out for you. It’s so easy to do too. I literally just scooped some frozen blueberries in the infusion holder, screwed it onto the cap. I put some ice and Smart Water distilled water into the pitcher. I put the cap with infuser attached on the pitcher and let it sit. That’s it. This is also great if you are on a tight budget with a family. I was able to make a lot of antioxidant and vitamin enriched water only using approx. 1 cup of frozen blueberries. You could give every family member a glass of this with dinner or lunch. It would cost more to give everyone a fruit serving. It’s hard mentally not to be able to afford the healthiest foods all the time for your family. I like that this is an option for that too.
I rely heavily on supplements and healthy liquid food due to my life threatening, numerous food allergies. This pitcher is just priceless to me. I see nothing but positive in this pitcher. I am so glad the quality in manufacturing is there too. I most definitely recommend this product.
Besides what this pitcher provides, it is also aesthetically very pleasing. It is much prettier in person. I’m sure it’s really hard to take photos of clear items for ads. The pitcher comes in 3 pieces. The body makes up the main component. Then there is the cap, and the fruit/vegetable holder. The infusion part unscrews from the cap to be filled and emptied. So, if you wanted to, this pitcher can be used as a regular pitcher too. The cap fits on very securely. I had to work at it to remove it. I really appreciate the tight fit. I have had tops to my pitchers fall off in the past, making a wonderful mess. The material of this pitcher is shatterproof clear acrylic. They really packaged it well, so there were no scratch marks on it upon arrival. It was wrapped in plastic, and then in bubble wrap, and finally, in the box packaging.
Nowadays, you can find recipes for almost anything online. To no surprise to me, there are also a ton of water infusion recipes online too. You can use fruits, or vegetables and herbs, or a combination of both. To be honest, lol, my husband made the “what, fruit infused vodka” comment. Actually, that’s not a bad idea for a party. You can also put your favorite organic tea in this pitcher and then flavor it with fruit. In other words, be creative. This pitcher has so many uses and as the summer months are approaching, they are very enticing.
We made blueberry infused distilled water last night. It was so refreshing and brought a taste of summer to a very cold night. I took a couple pictures right after I filled my pitcher. See, you don’t have to fill the pitcher all the way. I used frozen blueberries, so as they thawed, there would be more yummy juice. If using fresh berries, I would mash them, or poke holes in them, to help the juices to flow. Since I added ice and frozen fruit, it took longer for the fruit to infuse. I’d make it at least an hour or two in advance, and swirl the water around a bit, to get the juices to flow. My water turned more blueberry in color after awhile. I like my water very cold, that’s why I made it this way.
In case you’re thinking, “why would I waste my fruit and veggies in my water?”, there’s an easy answer. Fresh fruit and raw vegetables are filled with so many antioxidants and vitamins that you really can’t get anywhere else. This is another way to not only hydrate your body, but to truly nourish your body at the same time. Most people I know do not eat nearly enough fresh fruit or veggies. Instead people rely heavily on processed and fast food type food. So this might be a great way to help balance things out for you. It’s so easy to do too. I literally just scooped some frozen blueberries in the infusion holder, screwed it onto the cap. I put some ice and Smart Water distilled water into the pitcher. I put the cap with infuser attached on the pitcher and let it sit. That’s it. This is also great if you are on a tight budget with a family. I was able to make a lot of antioxidant and vitamin enriched water only using approx. 1 cup of frozen blueberries. You could give every family member a glass of this with dinner or lunch. It would cost more to give everyone a fruit serving. It’s hard mentally not to be able to afford the healthiest foods all the time for your family. I like that this is an option for that too.
I rely heavily on supplements and healthy liquid food due to my life threatening, numerous food allergies. This pitcher is just priceless to me. I see nothing but positive in this pitcher. I am so glad the quality in manufacturing is there too. I most definitely recommend this product.
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