Water Kefir Blogs

Kombuchais a familiar fermented beverage, sold in many grocery stores and cafés; water kefir, another fermented non-dairy drink, is not quite as common. The two are often compared, but are they really similar? What is the difference between kombucha and water kefir?

Each type of kefir has unique characteristics and is made slightly differently. If you're looking to add probiotics to your daily routine, see which of these fermented beverages is best for you!

These instructions utilize the traditional starter culture known as Water Kefir Grains. To use a powdered Kefir Starter Culture, consult our article on How to Make Kefir with Direct-set Starter Culture.

Although water kefir grains can be used to make back-to-back batches of water kefir, at some point most people will need to take a break. Cold temperatures greatly slow the culturing process, so the refrigerator is a good place to store grains when a break is necessary.

To better understand the how and what of water kefir, let’s take a closer look at some facts about this fizzy fermented drink. We'll bust some common myths and show you just how easy it is to make a kefir drink at home!

Water kefir requires basic ingredients: sugar, water, and water kefir grains. Learn how to choose the best water and sugar for making water kefir.

Water kefir - its a wonderful fermented beverage, but does not have a particularly strong taste on its own. Flavor it though... and it is amazing! Once you've made your first batch of water kefir try one of these flavor ideas to give it an extra kick!

Get started making Water Kefir by activating your dehydrated Kefir Grains with this easy to follow video and instructions.

This flavoring and bottling period is called the second fermentation, as sugars from the flavor additions feed the bacteria, allowing more fermentation gasses to be produced, and resulting in a fizzy finished product.