Description
Packed full of gut healthy benefits, this water kefir recipe is a delicious and healthy way to get some added nutrients into your diet! Learn the secrets to making delicious, bubbly water kefir right at home with this easy recipe.
Ingredients
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- Hydrated water kefir grains
- 1/2 cup organic cane sugar
- 1 cup water
- Additional water to fill large mason jar (about 7-8 cups)
- 1/4 cup flavored juice (grape, cherry, etc.)
Instructions
- In a small pot, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add in 1/2 cup organic cane sugar, stirring until completely dissolved. Once the sugar has dissolved, set the mixture aside to cool completely.
- Add 1/3 cup of hydrated water kefir grains to a half gallon jar. Fill the jar almost to the top with filtered water, leaving some room to add the cooled sugar water.
- Once the sugar water has cooled, add it into the jar with the rest of the water and the water kefir grains.
- Place the lid on loosely and allow to ferment for 24 to 48 hours.
- Once the water kefir has completed the first fermentation, use a small fine mesh strainer or a thin tea towel to strain the kefir grains from the fermented liquid.
- Second Fermentation: Using a flip top bottle, add 1/4 cup grape juice to each bottle.
- Fill each bottle the rest of the way with strained water kefir, using a funnel if needed.
- Close the flip top lid and allow the water kefir to sit for another 24 hours to complete the second fermentation.
- After it has been sitting for 24 hours, pop the lid. There should be a loud "pop" sound when you do this. If not, that's okay! The soda hasn't fermented enough. Allow it to sit for another day until ready.
- Enjoy!
