Those squeeze bottles of concentrate like Mio are handy, but they aren't cheap. Initially I thought I'd find a source to buy those artificial flavors in bulk, but I never did.

I haven't been able to find a big jar of something like Kool aid that doesn't already have sugar or sweeteners added. Currently I add some hibiscus tea bags, lemon & monkfruit (it's a good sweetener, I don't notice any aftertaste & it's very inexpensive). I've found that the chia seeds really help with some gastro issues I've been having & are kinda fun to play with.

I'm open to buying a concentrate or making my own from natural or artificial ingredients (I have a masticating juicer that will squeeze the soul out of fruits & vegetables, seriously you can a pumpkin or a cabbage. ^{cabbage juice is surprisingly good}) I suppose I could start making kefir or some other probiotic drink, but I want as few calories as possible.

I'd love any advice or suggestions! Here's a bonus recipe I found while researching

Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Iced Tea)

• 2 quarts water, divided
• 3/4 to 1 cup sugar (depending on how sweet you would like it to be)
• 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
• 1/2 stick cinnamon stick (optional)
• A few thin slices ginger (optional)
• Allspice berries (optional)
• Lime juice (optional)
• Orange or lime slices for garnish

Budget: $5 per day

TLDR

I want to make 2 liters of low calorie flavored water every day without spending more $ than necessary.