Water Kefir grains, Organic certified

Water kefir grains Available in different sizes

small size- Contains 25g and will brew up to 500ml per brew

Standard Size- Contains 45g will brew up to 1L per brew

Family size- contains 80g will brew 2L per brew

Are you looking for a healthy alternative to chemical laden fizzy drinks? Water Kefir is just what your looking for.  Water Kefir is a fermented drink chock full of beneficial bacteria, it is easily flavoured incredibly versatile and simple to prepare and to some more palatable than kombucha, offering a pleasant alternative to commercial fizzy drinks.   Similar in flavour to a dry, and slightly fizzy lemonade, water kefir is pleasant and even small children can enjoy it.  As with many probiotic foods and beverages, that faintly fermented flavor is an acquired taste – especially if you’re accustomed to overly sweet, sugary beverages.  Impressively rich in micronutrients, enzymes and beneficial bacteria, water kefir numbers among the top ten pro-biotics and is a fantastic alternative to milk kefir if you are looking for a diary free alternative

    Water kefir, like kombucha, is first cultured by introducing a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts into sugar water.                     

The beneficial bacteria and yeasts present in the grains metabolize the sugar and turn it into actic acid.  Grains are small,     translucent, gelatinous structures and are made up from an mixture of bacteria including lactobacillus hilgardii which gives them their characteristic crystal-like appearance.   When properly cared for and regularly cultured, they produce a wonderful probiotic-rich beverage and will continue to grow and reproduce indefinitely. The grains have been grown in chlorine free water. Full instructions, and some general care information is included.

The grains are sent in a heat sealed sachet with plenty of kefir liquid to ensure their safe arrival, please use within 48 hours of receipt.

If you are not planning on starting your kefir immediatley or are looking for international delivery please order dehydrated grains.

Water Kefir: the basics

PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU DO THIS AS SOON AS YOU RECIEVE YOUR GRAINS

Equipment 

•         Non metal Strainer
•         Wooden or Plastic Spoon
•         1 litre or larger glass jar
•         Bottles for storage

Ingredients 

•          1 Sachet of Water Kefir Grains 
•          3 Tablespoons Organic Raisins or Other Unsulphured Dried Fruit
•           65-70G of Sugar per sachet of grains
•          1/2 Organic Lemon**
•          1 Thin Slice Fresh Ginger, Peeled**
•          750ml-1litre Filtered, Chlorine-free Water (leave boiled water over night to remove Chlorine)

** Optional 

Method 

1.    Disolve sugar into water.   Do not use honey in place of sugar.   Honey has antimicrobial properties and will damage your water kefir grains or delay their proliferation.

2.    Add water kefir grains, raisins, half a lemon and slice of ginger to the mixture of sugar water in a glass jar.

3.    Allow your water kefir to brew in a lidded glass jar (or glass jar covered with a tight weave cloth, DO NOT SEAL THE LID ON THE JAR)  at room temperature for 24 – 48 hours depending on the strength you prefer and the temperature of your home.   The warmer your home is, the faster water kefir will brew.

4.    Strain the water kefir grains, raisins, lemon and ginger from the water kefir and bottle the liquid into smaller containers.

5.    (Allow the smaller bottles to sit out for another 24 – 48 hours to continue fermentation and produce natural carbonation)** optional if you wish your kefir to be really fizzy.

6.    Serve cold over ice and enjoy! 

7.    Please make sure that you change the water and refresh your kefir at least every 48 hours but if you can change the water every day, even better!

Water kefir is remarkably versatile.   

This basic recipe can be altered slightly to introduce different beneficial herbs or flavours to produce a wide array of probiotic beverages.   Some people enjoy replacing the ginger with fresh mint, anise or cardamom while others replace raisins with figs.   

Kefir is a fermented pro-biotic, enzyme-rich food filled with friendly micro-organisms that help balance your “inner ecosystem.” It is very similar to Kombucha but is made with sweet water instead of tea and is made with live Kefir grains. It is far more nutritious and therapeutic than yogurt, it supplies complete protein, essential minerals, and valuable B vitamins.

·         Kefir is very simple and inexpensive to make at home

·         Kefir is excellent nourishment for pregnant and nursing women, the elderly, and those with compromised immunity.