In this real human video I'm going to show you how easy it is to make homemade probiotic water kefir soda! #waterkefir #diy #guthealth #homemade #howtomake #howto #kefir #simple
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I had an explosion a couple of years ago right after weather started to warm up. One bottle exploded and hit another one. Fortunately, I was just opening the kitchen door from outside when it happened and heard the explosion. I always check my bottles daily for a little pressure test now. Like you said, glass all over dents in my ceiling. If I hadn’t heard it happen, I would never have believed it!
APRIL, THIS WAS A BADASS VIDEO! Well done! I didn't know about water kefir, only milk kefir and I'm not a huge fan. I'm absolutely going to order some bugs and get this going ASAP. Thanks to you and your crew for sharing. Much love from the Midwest US 💖
I found the water kefir grains online. I can’t wait to try this out! It’s a great idea. Pop (Midwest terminology for soda lol) just tastes too sweet so I can’t wait to play around with the ingredients. I need this in my life and in my body. 😊❤
I love your work and I am grateful for your u sharing your wisdom 💜 I have a theory the metal taboo came from when silver and copper were popular utensils (and while they might not like other metals, I bet using a silver spoon would impact her health much more dramatically)
Silver and copper, brass too are natural antimicrobials. So my guess is someone discovered these metals' antimicrobial properties while trying to culture a batch of friendly bacteria only to repeatedly have the cultures die on them.
Wonderful tutorial! I have some grains in the freezer. I think I’ll make some with frozen fruit and pineapple juice. A popsicle will be a fun treat too! Thank you.
Fantastic video & teaching! I had a few bottles of fruit second ferment kombucha explode in my kitchen a few summers ago. Thankfully, I had just stepped out of the kitchen, plus they were under some stacking stools! We thought it was a shotgun shot! I cleaned up glass that shot down our hallway, into our dining room & huge amounts all over the kitchen, even behind my stove! It embedded in our drywall & cupboard! I haven’t forgotten a second ferment since then. The brown beer bottles where you can get refills here in Canada are the strongest glass & they didn’t explode. I do milk kefir & now want to do water kefir! Thanks for sharing! 🤗🇨🇦
Ahhhhhhh, April! I'm so excited that you decided to share this with us! It's been on my radar for a while, and it's been intimidating haha. Thank you for simplifying for us!!! 😂❤❤
There's proof that carrageenan which is taken from sea moss is very hard on the gut. I don't know if the sea moss is over glorified. And now over harvested. Or if there's any real truth to it I haven't found anybody who can prove it though I wish they could in so many ways.❤
There's something here that you're missing "Carrageenan which is taken from" it's almost like when we strip a substance from a natural source and highly refine it causes issues 😉
You are a very contagious person, and I love❤ it. I look forward to watching your videos. They are very informative, down to earth, and real. Thank you for all the work that you do.
Hi April…just finished watching this video. I can’t wait to buy some bugs & get started!!! I need this in so many ways!! So…the main reason that I’m messaging you, is that it was so difficult watching you juice that lime from Hell, that I just have to tell you a much easier way to juice citrus fruits. I hope I can describe it so you understand me…lol, you are smart enough to do it!!🤣😉. I first roll the fruit to loosen up the juices, then take your knife & cut down all around the SIDES of the fruit lengthwise, avoid cutting through the center & it helps if you cut a bit from one end to stand it up. You then have effectively cut through all of the membranes that separate each segment!! Don’t trash the leftover center, just give it a twist to get the rest of the juice out!! Now I hope that you will test this method out…you’ll be amazed at just how easy it is to squeeze out SO much more juice!! And you only dirtied up a knife!! Take care lady, keep sending out your knowledge of all things herbal, I’m always happy to see a new video from you…been watching them for at least 3 years now!! Much love!!💜
Thank you so much for this video! I have kefir grains, but didn’t really know what to do with them. I’m looking forward to having a variety of sodas this summer. Thank you!!!
this was wonderful ❤ you are seriously awesome! made me see that this isnt as hard as it sounds, i will definitely be making my own now :) especially the ginger, i also love me some spicy ginger drinks 😋
Super cool that you did this video. I have my kifer grains in the fridge. I did them a year or so ago. We got busy or something, and I put them in there. I've been thinking about getting them out again. Now I'm gonna make me some rasberry water kifer. I love rasberry stuff, and I've got some in the freezer already. I only have 2 of those soda bottles. I'll have to grab a couple more.
I’ve been researching how I can make my own drinkable kefir and have had zero luck. WOW I’m on board and I’ve found the Etsy live Kefir grains 👍🏼 sweet. Now I can use my own herbs and berries from my garden. Love your wonderful channel of energy and of life 💚🌱
I love making all kinds of kefir and wild ferments ~ Especially using tea as my flavor base. I sweeten the trees with honey or sugar and it works well either way. I’m about to make some whey lemonade ~ great video dear
Remember with water kefir honey eventually kills the grains so only use it in the second ferment (for anyone reading and because I forgot to say that in the video 😂)
Thanks so much for the video. I've had my grains for several years and I love water kefir.. I've only ever done juice so was very happy to see you showing us how to do it otherwise with other ingredients.
Thank you for such a wonderful video. I have never heard of this, but so educational. I wished I had known about this 30 years ago, when my kids were at home. 💕🥰👏👏💕😉
April today is the first time I have ever watched your videos and your so funny and I love your teaching method. It is easy to understand. As for those tough lines I beat mine with a rolling pin lol no I roll it on the cabinet with the pin because I can use the force of g both hands and I also have laid them on the floor and took the heel of my foot and give it a roll back and forth. It will juice then trust me 😂. Can't wait to watch more videos 😊
My daughter and I drink milk Kefir almost everyday, but buying it gets expensive. This is super fascinating and I had no idea there was such a thing. I will absolutely be looking for kefir grains to try this. Thank you sooo much. I love your videos. Keep up the great work. ❤❤❤
Awesome awesome Awesome video!! I wonder if this is what I accidentally made and now love! I put candied ginger in with my apple cider vinegar and some Flax hemp and chia seeds and I swear it’s better than soda! It’s SO delicious after a few days!! I use the brags acv with honey 😍 mine may or may not be what you’ve made But I can’t wait to try your recipe out ! Great video thank you so much
Love it, thanks. I am making milk kefir and they love raw milk, so every couple of days they produce delicious kefir, such good gut health. I will locate some water kefor grains. Watching you do it makes it look so easy 🎉
I made strawberry, orange out of strawberry juice that I had canned up. I just poured a glass. This shit is absolutely delicious 😊. Thank you for showing how to do this. I also have a bottle of strawberry, ginger and a bottle of strawberry, lemon balm. Can hardly wait to taste them. Thank you again!!
I love this! My favorite flavor is pineapple and fresh peppermint from my yard. I blend them with an immersion blender, strain then pour them into my bottles and top with water kefir and water.. Trying this lime ginger lemon balm flavor next! It sounds like healthy 7-Up ❤ Keep up the wonderful videos ❤
Well now I want to get ibto this too! Been brewing booch for years and the secret to sweet booch is tiny batches so fresh tea and I put lots of my homemade juice in the 2nd ferment. Sometimes I do worry about the sugar content when it's super sweet!
I absolutely love water kefir! I like to make fruit and herb blend syrups specifically for flavouring my water kefir as my kids are weird and wonderful about ‘bits’ in their drinks lol
Thank you, April for yet ANOTHER brilliant thing that I have NEVER heard of 😂 and as my husband and daughters are very reluctant to give up their fizzy pop ( soda) I think I'll be switching it out with a bottle or two of this magic potion! . The raspberry one your daughter likes looks so refreshing! But you're preferred flavour of lemon balm, ginger ( and I've forgotten the third ingredient 🙄😂) is one that I think I'd definitely really like, as I make a tea with those things every morning! ❤❤
Guess what! I made water Kefir for the first time! 😊 I flavored it with strawberries from my garden and it tastes wonderful!! I just have to build up a tolerance for it 🤣 It makes my tummy feel bubbly. Thank you so much April❤
Yep it'll go to work killing off the bad bacteria in your gut! A small cup daily for about a week or so will usually have you adapted to it/through the die off❤️
Thanks for showing how easy it is to make water kefirs! I liked the 3 that you made. Can I store them in recycled kombucha glass bottles in the fridge?
For those who would like to support my ability to teach freely consider checking out my Apothecary👇☺️ www.sheisofthewoods.org
Also things I use or wear in my videos can often be found here👇
www.amazon.com/shop/sheisofthewoods
If you had been my chemistry teacher, I would have paid attention!! You are so entertaining and inspiring! Great video!! Chi Miigwetch!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I've learned from you for years, made many tinctures because...I'm smart enough :) You seriously crack me up an I love your honest sense of humor
You are one of my favorite humans because you are authentically you. I appreciate you sharing with us all and helping us get smarter. :)
I had an explosion a couple of years ago right after weather started to warm up. One bottle exploded and hit another one. Fortunately, I was just opening the kitchen door from outside when it happened and heard the explosion. I always check my bottles daily for a little pressure test now. Like you said, glass all over dents in my ceiling. If I hadn’t heard it happen, I would never have believed it!
Your timing is impeccable! I'd never even heard of water kefir, much less making soda out of it - and it's just what one of my kids needs. THANK YOU!!
I love the April Lingo!! Better a genuine human than a phony one!!❤
You are such a delight, April. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, and your generous spirit in a world of greed. Love from Michigan.
Thank you April 🫶
That lemon balm, ginger and lime kifer soda looks DELICIOUS!!
Thanks April! I love coming back to your channel to learn new things!!! Have been for years and I am still learning from you all the time!!!!!
Hi April good to see you and so happy to hear about your water kefir soda..
APRIL, THIS WAS A BADASS VIDEO! Well done! I didn't know about water kefir, only milk kefir and I'm not a huge fan. I'm absolutely going to order some bugs and get this going ASAP.
Thanks to you and your crew for sharing.
Much love from the Midwest US 💖
I found the water kefir grains online. I can’t wait to try this out! It’s a great idea. Pop (Midwest terminology for soda lol) just tastes too sweet so I can’t wait to play around with the ingredients. I need this in my life and in my body. 😊❤
I love your work and I am grateful for your u sharing your wisdom 💜
I have a theory the metal taboo came from when silver and copper were popular utensils (and while they might not like other metals, I bet using a silver spoon would impact her health much more dramatically)
Probably!
Silver and copper, brass too are natural antimicrobials.
So my guess is someone discovered these metals' antimicrobial properties while trying to culture a batch of friendly bacteria only to repeatedly have the cultures die on them.
Ok now I have no excuse to not use those kefir grains I have in my cupboard. 😂 Thanks for making this video April. 💕 Looks sooo yummy.
Wonderful tutorial! I have some grains in the freezer. I think I’ll make some with frozen fruit and pineapple juice. A popsicle will be a fun treat too! Thank you.
Youre lovely! Fun and wise. Adorable. Thanks for sharing your wealth with us
Great info, funny & pure joy to watch. Look forward to making some!!
You are a beautiful soul, in and out! So nice to meet you and thank you so much for the recipe and inspiration
This is so inspirational - thank you!!!!
Thank you.. I ❤ your video you are so much fun to watch and you have such a great spirit and laughter... You always make my day better.. 😊
hello again second comment, im so pleased its on the video, im definitely going to have to watch over a few times 😄 xxtake care, xxxfrom 🇬🇧 xx
Awesome video, thank you so much for sharing this step by step and happy video with us! I believe that i can do this for my family! ❤
Fantastic video & teaching! I had a few bottles of fruit second ferment kombucha explode in my kitchen a few summers ago. Thankfully, I had just stepped out of the kitchen, plus they were under some stacking stools! We thought it was a shotgun shot! I cleaned up glass that shot down our hallway, into our dining room & huge amounts all over the kitchen, even behind my stove! It embedded in our drywall & cupboard!
I haven’t forgotten a second ferment since then. The brown beer bottles where you can get refills here in Canada are the strongest glass & they didn’t explode. I do milk kefir & now want to do water kefir! Thanks for sharing! 🤗🇨🇦
April you are so chilled and funny😂 🇬🇧
Ahhhhhhh, April! I'm so excited that you decided to share this with us! It's been on my radar for a while, and it's been intimidating haha. Thank you for simplifying for us!!! 😂❤❤
You're so very welcome! It really is so easy!
Hello April I’m wondering if you would do a video on sea moss gel it’s so expensive to buy and I’m interested in making my own. Thanks so much
Concurred!!!
There's proof that carrageenan which is taken from sea moss is very hard on the gut. I don't know if the sea moss is over glorified. And now over harvested. Or if there's any real truth to it I haven't found anybody who can prove it though I wish they could in so many ways.❤
There's something here that you're missing "Carrageenan which is taken from" it's almost like when we strip a substance from a natural source and highly refine it causes issues 😉
April you are so happy sounding!!
You’re the best…thanks for sharing! ❤
You are a very contagious person, and I love❤ it. I look forward to watching your videos. They are very informative, down to earth, and real. Thank you for all the work that you do.
Lol you made the raspberry for your daughter. She musta mouthed off a berry too much🤪. You go momma🤝👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🥰
Great video April. Thank you ❤
Your are an amazing person. Thanks April.
Thank you very much! I love you and your authentic self!
Wonderful video. Thanks!!!
Wow thank you. I’m going to try this
So ready for this one!!
Thank you so much. Love your videos
I love this lady:) so nice to feel encouraged to try new things, &thanks for the recipe!
Hi April…just finished watching this video. I can’t wait to buy some bugs & get started!!! I need this in so many ways!! So…the main reason that I’m messaging you, is that it was so difficult watching you juice that lime from Hell, that I just have to tell you a much easier way to juice citrus fruits. I hope I can describe it so you understand me…lol, you are smart enough to do it!!🤣😉. I first roll the fruit to loosen up the juices, then take your knife & cut down all around the SIDES of the fruit lengthwise, avoid cutting through the center & it helps if you cut a bit from one end to stand it up. You then have effectively cut through all of the membranes that separate each segment!! Don’t trash the leftover center, just give it a twist to get the rest of the juice out!! Now I hope that you will test this method out…you’ll be amazed at just how easy it is to squeeze out SO much more juice!! And you only dirtied up a knife!!
Take care lady, keep sending out your knowledge of all things herbal, I’m always happy to see a new video from you…been watching them for at least 3 years now!! Much love!!💜
Honestly these lines were so tough I don't even think that would have been easier, I could knock someone out with them they're so hard😂
You are amazing! Thank you so much! Can't wait to try it!
I learn something from you every time I watch. Thank you, so great.
THEY ARE JUST SO BEAUTIFUL!
So interesting!
Very cool..Thanks so much. My daughter loves this stuff.
Thank you so much for this video! I have kefir grains, but didn’t really know what to do with them. I’m looking forward to having a variety of sodas this summer. Thank you!!!
I'm really enjoying your videos! Its always a pleasure learning from you!
You are amazing. Thank you
I am so excited to make this!
Thank you.
this was wonderful ❤ you are seriously awesome! made me see that this isnt as hard as it sounds, i will definitely be making my own now :) especially the ginger, i also love me some spicy ginger drinks 😋
Super excited for this one. Your so talented and informative thank you ❤
Super cool that you did this video. I have my kifer grains in the fridge. I did them a year or so ago. We got busy or something, and I put them in there. I've been thinking about getting them out again. Now I'm gonna make me some rasberry water kifer. I love rasberry stuff, and I've got some in the freezer already. I only have 2 of those soda bottles. I'll have to grab a couple more.
@@elizabethhall1716 im the fridge for 1 year & good to use?
Thank you for this video. It was very informative. I'm going to give this a try.
Thanks SiStar! ✨💜✨Inspired to try!
Thank you 🙏 for the laughs and how too.
You are incredible ❤️
💚💚💚💚 been waiting for this video by miss April !
A pure delight tutor/friend. 😊
HI Aprill!! I love water, Kefir!! I told myself that I should learn how to make it!!! You read my mind. Thank you so so so much!! Please take care!
This was an awesome video
❤JUST FUNNY TOO ❤ YUM
I’ve been researching how I can make my own drinkable kefir and have had zero luck.
WOW I’m on board and I’ve found the Etsy live Kefir grains 👍🏼 sweet. Now I can use my own herbs and berries from my garden. Love your wonderful channel of energy and of life 💚🌱
Very wholesome & informative video! Stay true to you! ❤
You have made my day thx
I love making all kinds of kefir and wild ferments ~ Especially using tea as my flavor base. I sweeten the trees with honey or sugar and it works well either way. I’m about to make some whey lemonade ~ great video dear
Remember with water kefir honey eventually kills the grains so only use it in the second ferment (for anyone reading and because I forgot to say that in the video 😂)
Thanks so much for the video. I've had my grains for several years and I love water kefir.. I've only ever done juice so was very happy to see you showing us how to do it otherwise with other ingredients.
You are very entertaining, and totally love your natural nail vibe you have.:)
This was awesome. Thank you! I was just given some buds by a friend. My first.
❤thank you for sharing. You have the best personality.
Peel ginger with a grapefruit spoon...works EVERY TIME! Love your knowledge!
Thank you for such a wonderful video. I have never heard of this, but so educational. I wished I had known about this 30 years ago, when my kids were at home. 💕🥰👏👏💕😉
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Thank you so much for this great information. You give so much wonderful content.
Thanks so much!
You're welcome and thank you for the support!
This was so fun to learn. When water keifr appears in my life, I will surely make it😁👍
Thank you. I tried making it before but I learned better from you here. Homeschool mom. I like how simple you keep things. 😅
April today is the first time I have ever watched your videos and your so funny and I love your teaching method. It is easy to understand. As for those tough lines I beat mine with a rolling pin lol no I roll it on the cabinet with the pin because I can use the force of g both hands and I also have laid them on the floor and took the heel of my foot and give it a roll back and forth. It will juice then trust me 😂. Can't wait to watch more videos 😊
Can hardly wait to make this. Going to order some water kefir granules now.
Love water keifer and all Fermented beverages! I prefer reusing Kombucha bottles to my flip tops. Great video ❤
My daughter and I drink milk Kefir almost everyday, but buying it gets expensive. This is super fascinating and I had no idea there was such a thing. I will absolutely be looking for kefir grains to try this. Thank you sooo much. I love your videos. Keep up the great work. ❤❤❤
Awesome awesome
Awesome video!! I wonder if this is what I accidentally made and now love! I put candied ginger in with my apple cider vinegar and some
Flax hemp and chia seeds and I swear it’s better than soda! It’s SO delicious after a few days!! I use the brags acv with honey 😍 mine may or may not be what you’ve made
But I can’t wait to try your recipe out ! Great video thank you so much
For sure not water kefir as you need the specific bacterial colonies but it sounds like you're fermenting 😊
Love it, thanks. I am making milk kefir and they love raw milk, so every couple of days they produce delicious kefir, such good gut health. I will locate some water kefor grains. Watching you do it makes it look so easy 🎉
I made strawberry, orange out of strawberry juice that I had canned up. I just poured a glass. This shit is absolutely delicious 😊. Thank you for showing how to do this. I also have a bottle of strawberry, ginger and a bottle of strawberry, lemon balm. Can hardly wait to taste them.
Thank you again!!
Yesssss!!!
Lv my Kiefer 😊
I love this! My favorite flavor is pineapple and fresh peppermint from my yard. I blend them with an immersion blender, strain then pour them into my bottles and top with water kefir and water.. Trying this lime ginger lemon balm flavor next! It sounds like healthy 7-Up ❤
Keep up the wonderful videos ❤
I literally bought these crystals a few weeks ago can't wait to try
I love your stories
Well now I want to get ibto this too! Been brewing booch for years and the secret to sweet booch is tiny batches so fresh tea and I put lots of my homemade juice in the 2nd ferment. Sometimes I do worry about the sugar content when it's super sweet!
I absolutely love water kefir! I like to make fruit and herb blend syrups specifically for flavouring my water kefir as my kids are weird and wonderful about ‘bits’ in their drinks lol
Haha little humans are so funny, my youngest only likes it if there's chunks 😂
I can't wait to try this! I've been making kombucha for almost a year, but I'm looking to move on from it. Thank you ❤
Thank you, April for yet ANOTHER brilliant thing that I have NEVER heard of 😂 and as my husband and daughters are very reluctant to give up their fizzy pop ( soda) I think I'll be switching it out with a bottle or two of this magic potion! . The raspberry one your daughter likes looks so refreshing! But you're preferred flavour of lemon balm, ginger ( and I've forgotten the third ingredient 🙄😂) is one that I think I'd definitely really like, as I make a tea with those things every morning! ❤❤
I think my favorite is the raspberry too! I also really like blueberry Ginger!
I just started my jar 2 days ago! I stopped in the winter because of the house temperature, but I need it in the summer! Great video!
A little seed heating mat will keep you brewing all winter!
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I need to get me some grains again, my last ones grew exponentially and then they sanded out. But I also want to try milk grains.
“Bargain market!” 😂 same! I gotta say every time
Much love ❤
Guess what! I made water Kefir for the first time! 😊
I flavored it with strawberries from my garden and it tastes wonderful!! I just have to build up a tolerance for it 🤣
It makes my tummy feel bubbly. Thank you so much April❤
Yep it'll go to work killing off the bad bacteria in your gut! A small cup daily for about a week or so will usually have you adapted to it/through the die off❤️
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market shout out ❤😂 💯 the best!!
Thanks for showing how easy it is to make water kefirs! I liked the 3 that you made. Can I store them in recycled kombucha glass bottles in the fridge?