How to make water kefir at home?

Here’s how you can make water kefir at home:

Water kefir

Recipe by Grondin EricDifficulty: Easy
Prep time

5

minutes
First fermentation time

1

Days
Second fermentation time

1

days

Ingredient & equipment

  • Ingredient
  • 40g of water kefir grains

  • 1 L of clean water.

  • 40g of white sugar.

  • 1 organic dried fig

  • 1 slice of organic lemon

  • Equipment
  • A large glass container (about 1,5 L capacity).

  • A clean cloth or paper towel.

  • A rubber band.

Directions

  • Dissolve the sugar on the water
  • Add the water kefir grains, the organic dried fig and the slice of organic lemon
  • Cover the container with a clean cloth or paper towel, then secure it with a rubber band to keep it in place.
  • Put the container in a dark, room-temperature location, ideally between 20°C to 30°C. Avoid temperature fluctuations.
  • Allow the kefir to ferment for approximately 1 day.
  • Once you're satisfied with the taste, remove the grains for your next batch. Store the excess of grains on a sweet water (sugar = 1/3 of mass of grains)
  • Bottle the remaining kefir in airtight glass bottles. You can add fruits, juices, or spices for flavor, but be sure to leave some space for carbonation.
  • Allow the sealed bottles to sit at room temperature for 1 to 2 days to achieve the desired carbonation, then refrigerate them to slow down fermentation.
  • Your homemade kefir is now ready to enjoy! Make sure to consume it within a few days to enjoy its freshness. Keep in mind that fermentation continues in the bottles, so open them carefully to avoid excessive pressure buildup.

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