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Water Kefir: How to

Jessica Scilipoti

Water kefir is a fermented beverage you can prepare by yourself at home using water kefir grains. Here are some of the qualities of this drink:

  • provide a good mix of probiotics (beneficial bacteria) and yeast

  • is low in sugar (the bacterias and enzymes broke down the sugar during the fermenting process)

  • is cheap to make (if handled properly the water kefir grains can live forever)

  • could be a great substitute for sodas (it can be flavored in many ways and even become naturally fizzy through a second fermentation)

As the beverage continues to ferment, more gas is created. To avoid excessive pressure and in the worst case an explosion, try to burp the bottles once per day when at room temperature.

Rinse the grains with water and store them in fresh sugary water Put a tight lid on the container and place in the refrigerator. Change the water from time to time and add some sugar as well.

Repeat the process whenever you want!

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