Water Kefir
A delicious, probiotic drink to enjoy over ice
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Brewing time3 days d
Total Time3 days d 10 minutes mins
Course: Aperitif
Keyword: gut health,, vegan,
Servings: 3 portions
- 700 ml water filtered if possible
- 20-25 g light brown sugar or golden granulated sugar
- 25-30 g organic water kefir grains
1st Ferment
Combine the water and sugar and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Pour the sugared water into a Mason jar. Carefully place the grains into the sugar solution. Cover with a muslin or tea-towel and add a rubber band or string to keep it in place. Allow to brew at room temperature for 24-48 hours, no longer. Store away from direct sunlight.
When the water kefir is done brewing, simply strain the grains out and keep approximately 25ml for the next brew. You can now either start the next batch right away with the kefir grains, or make a SCOBY hotel (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast) in the fridge to store the grains until next time. (To do this add a teaspoon of light brown sugar to 20ml water and stir, add the grain and cover with a lid).
2nd Ferment
If you like your kefir fizzy, return the kefir water to a clean jar or bottle with a wide mouth and add fruit and herbs of your choice. Close the tight fitting lid and leave to ferment for another 24-36 hours at room temperature. When fermentation has finished and you have bubbles, transfer to lidded bottles and store in the fridge. Enjoy over ice.