Water Kefir (Basic Method)

Water Kefir (Basic Method)

Water kefir grains are translucent, jelly-like crystals made up of bacteria and yeast. They ferment sugar water into a fizzy, probiotic-rich drink in 24-48 hours. You can buy them online or get them from someone who makes water kefir — they multiply and people are happy to share.

About 1 quart
Yield
24-48 hours
Time
1-2 weeks in the fridge
Keeps

Water kefir grains are translucent, jelly-like crystals made up of bacteria and yeast. They ferment sugar water into a fizzy, probiotic-rich drink in 24-48 hours. You can buy them online or get them from someone who makes water kefir — they multiply and people are happy to share.

Ingredients

Method

  1. Dissolve the sugar in warm water. Let cool to room temperature.
  2. Add the water kefir grains to the cooled sugar water.
  3. Cover loosely and ferment for 24-48 hours at room temperature.
  4. Strain out the grains (reuse them immediately for the next batch).
  5. The liquid is now water kefir — lightly fizzy, slightly sweet, mildly tangy.
  6. Flavor and bottle for a second ferment (see Water Kefir Soda recipe for flavoring ideas).

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