Water Kefir Grains for DIY Fermented Probiotic Drink

For every meal, there is a culture for a brand - Whether you're a DIY-er looking for a new hobby, a burgeoning chef, or just want a healthier gut, we have just what you need! Delicious and nutritious from previous page- We believe everyone's life can be improved by adding more homemade probiotics from cultured and fermented foods to their diet. From sourdough to kombucha to yogurt and beyond, Cultures For Health is here to help you start your rewarding journey into a natural, gut-healthy lifestyle. Shop our fan favorites from- Visit the Store How did we get our start? from previous page- Cultures for Health was founded upon the pursuit of sustainable living and a deeper understanding of traditionally prepared, extremely nourishing foods. Who are we? from- Today, the Cultures for Health team includes bakers, brewers, cheesemakers, and more—a group passionate about the benefits of culturing and fermentation. Why do we love what we do? from- We love homemade cultured and fermented foods and beverages for their healthy goodness, delicious taste, and rewarding DIY experience. There’s nothing quite like fresh-baked sourdough or bubbly kombucha made entirely from scratch. Shop sourdough starters from- Visit the Store Shop yogurt cultures from- Visit the Store Shop cheesemaking from- Visit the Store ...and more! from- Visit the Store Product Description The "key-fir" unlocking stronger gut health from next page- Fun fact: The word kefir comes from the Turkish word keyif, meaning "feeling good." For hundreds of years, this fermented probiotic beverage was a well-kept secret from the rest of the world. Today, we are privileged to have this drink whenever we like, and enjoy all the benefits that come with it. (Don't worry, they're gluten-free) from- What are kefir grains, exactly? These gelatinous blobs are a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast—AKA, a SCOBY. They're called "grains" due to their appearance, not content. While milk kefir originated in the Caucasus mountains, water kefir started in Mexico. These grains, or tibicos, form on the pads of the Opuntia cactus. from- How long will it take to rehydrate my kefir grains? Rehydrating kefir grains can take between 3 and 7 days. During this time a layer of froth or foam may form on the surface. This is normal and caused by an overgrowth of yeast. You'll know they're done when they appear plump and translucent. from- How much kefir can I get from this starter? As much as you want! This is an heirloom starter, so you can reuse the grains over and over to make endless batches of water kefir. You'll start with about a quart per day, but as your grains multiply, we recommend 1–2 tsp grains per quart of liquid. from- How do I know when the kefir is done culturing and ready to drink? Your water kefir will be cloudy, and should begin bubbling when moved. It will also have a sour taste, signaling the grains have processed the sugar. Simply strain the grains and move them to a new jar of sugar water! Note: Do not rinse grains. from- I need to pause making water kefir, but don't want to kill my grains. Can I take a break? Yes! As long as your grains have been actively culturing for 3–4 weeks. For shorter breaks, store grains in 1 qt sugar water (as if culturing) in fridge up to 3 weeks. For longer breaks, dry them and store in airtight bag in fridge up to 6 months. from- Can I make other types of kefir with these grains? You can't make milk kefir, but you can make kefir with juice or coconut water; for best results, keep a separate set of grains for each substance you're culturing. You can also add flavor to finished water kefir (with or without a 2nd fermentation). from- How do I flavor water kefir? Simply Add Flavoring You can add just about anything you like to your water kefir to kick it up a notch, such as herbs and spices. One of our favorite quick ways to flavor kefir is to add fruit juice. For most juices, add ½ cup juice for every quart of kefir; for more concentrated juices like lemon, only use ¼–⅓ cup. from- A Second Fermentation You can easily infuse your finished water kefir with fruit for an extra burst of flavor and fizziness. After you've strained your grains, simply pour kefir into bottle, leaving 1" of headspace. Add any fruit and let ferment 24 hours for fresh fruit or 2–3 days for dried fruit. from- Gather ingredients from previous page- 1 cup honey | 1 cup water | 3 tbsp vanilla extract | 4 cups water kefir | 2–4 tbsp heavy cream from- Heat honey & water Gently heat honey and water in small pot, stirring till honey totally dissolved. Remove from heat. from- Add vanilla & cool Once cooled, combine mixture with water kefir, and fill flip-top or similar bottles with concoction. from- Cap bottles tightly Ferment for 24–48 hours or until bubbly. (Tends to taste a bit yeasty if fermented for 72 hours.) from- Pour & enjoy Pour cream into bottom of a tall glass. Fill glass with bubbly kefir brew. Enjoy! from next page- Water kefir is easy to flavor and consume as a healthy sub for soda pop—starting with cream soda! from previous page- 1 Ingredients 2 Heat 3 Cool & Combine 4 Ferment 5 Serve & Enjoy Check out more of our starters for kefir and other fermented probiotic drinks: Next page from- Endless Fresh Water Kefir Grains If you don't want to wait for your kefir grains to rehydrate, these live grains are the perfect choice! For best results, open and feed within 24 hours of receipt. See More from- Powdered Kefir Starter This versatile culture comes in the form of powder and allows you to make any type of kefir you like, from milk to water to juice and more! Includes 4 packets of multi-use starter. See More from- Milk Kefir Grains You can make your own traditional milk kefir at home with these dehydrated heirloom grains. See More from- Water Kefir Starter Kit Everything you need to make your own water kefir! Includes our Water Kefir Grains, 1 butter muslin, 1 stick-on thermometer strip, 1 mesh strainer, 1 package of cane sugar, and instructions. See More from- Kombucha Starter SCOBY Kombucha is a fermented tea beverage and a great source of probiotics. Includes one dehydrated heirloom SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast). See More Next page

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