How to Make Water Kefir | Fermented Drink with Water Kefir Grains Starter Culture

Water kefir is a lightly fermented drink that’s slightly sweet and bubbly. It’s also one of the easiest fermented drinks to make since it takes as little as 24 to 48 hours to make. You only need a starter culture called water kefir grains and we're going to show you how to grow an endless supply!
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[@FermentationAdventure]

Thank you for watching our water kefir video! If you want to turn this into a fruit drink, check out our next video!

[@shinrin-yoku-]

I drink milk kefir every day and I'm lactose intolerant. The milk kefir "grains" "eats" the lactose. Milk kefir is very low/no lactose depending on fermentation time. Water kefir grains do the same thing to the sugar they "feed" upon.

[@dirkhoekstra727]

I don't want the ABV to be higher than 0.5%. I would like to sell it legally without a liquor license, so it needs to be under 0.5%

[@anerawewillneverforget]

You can use medicinal herbs in your second ferment. Lemon and fennel fronds make an absolutely delicious drink. Use moringa (fresh), use stinging nettle (fresh), and other herbs as well. Dandelion roots, burdock roots...you get the idea 🙂

[@moenas87]

Paul is correct is pronunciation. Kefir comes from Arabic word كفير which means “feel good” and it’s pronounced “kefiir” not “keefir”.

[@tkoo001]

I’m pretty sure Kefir originated from Russia back in the 19th century…

[@MarcellaSmithVegan]

FYI, I use to have a list of the bacteria and fungi that are in the water kefir, its over 40 different species, very exciting and very health promoting. IF you buy some water kefir at the store it is only (1) one species and expensive, not worth it at all, better to make it from the grains at home!

[@chris-2496]

I find it funny that you have to clarify that sweetener is not sugar all the time 😅

[@LaserLady]

I LOVE water kefir. I discovered it this summer. I usually use a brown sugar and supplement with molasses here and there. I got mine to grow to enough grain to ferment GALLONS at a time and finally cut back a lil. 😅 My fav recipes for the bottling stage are to add 1/4 cup grape juice concentrate - my kids fav grape soda. Another recipe is to add a bit of sliced ginger, fresh sliced tumeric, 2 tbsp of maple syrup and a pinch of pepper. YUM! ❤ you guys! 🙌

[@Mystichandworks]

I'm lactose intolerant, and I made milk kafir for several years. I was able to drink a gallon of milk kafir a week without issue because the kafir digests the sugar in the milk which is lactose. I've always been curious about water kafir and kombucha. I'm glad I found your channel.

[@sirrantsalott]

I never heard anyone until now pronounce it “Kuh-feer” like a distinguished person. I’ve always heard others call it “key-fur” as in Kiefer Sutherland lol.

[@Nicolee7764]

Thank you for sharing your experience with the grains.

[@mariannereno8501]

Thank you! Wow! Delicious! Just drinking some, so refreshing! I will always make this.

[@mrerwinbudiman]

Whoa! I should try making this.. looks so good, and its healthy!

[@Sbannmarie298]

Just bought it! I’m excited

[@FermentationAdventure]

Hi everyone! We're excited to share this instructional video with you and hope you try it! Here's where you can get some water kefir grains:

[@SerotoninaCuSonia]

Amazing explanation!!❤

[@Gardeningandstuffwithholly]

Recently discovered that water kefir was a thing. Thanks for explaining it and showing how to make it!

[@leeoleary3321]

Wow brilliant video. I realise ive been doing my water jefir all wrong. I was wondering why mine was never fizzy. Thanks again. You just got yourself a new subscriber

[@curtbrenner1541]

I’m new to this fermenting process. I love you too guys. Great attitude great screen presents. The whole thing worked out really really well for me. I have a good idea on what I’m gonna do for my first one and hopefully I’ll do a very good job. doesn’t look very complicated. It’s not brain surgery, so thanks again. Totally appreciate you guys. Keep up the good work.❤