Baking Soda & Lemon Morning Water

This simple morning drink has been a kitchen staple for generations. A pinch of baking soda with fresh lemon creates a gentle, refreshing fizz that many people love first thing in the morning.

Ingredients

• 1 glass of room-temperature water (250 ml)
• Juice of half a fresh lemon
• A small pinch of baking soda (about 1/8 tsp)
• Optional: a few mint leaves

How to make it

1. Squeeze the lemon into the glass of water.
2. Add the small pinch of baking soda and stir gently — it will fizz for a moment.
3. Stir until dissolved and drink right away, before the fizz settles.
4. Add mint for a fresher taste if you like.

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