Easy Water Kefir Recipe

Recipe

1. Add 4 cups chlorine-free water to a clean glass jar. Filtered, distilled, or RO water brews often benefit from adding one or more optional mineral boosters.
2. Add ¼ cup of sugar to the jar and stir to dissolve.
   Sugars with higher mineral content, such as rapadura, piloncillo, or turbinado, may also help the grains reproduce. Molasses is okay but avoid raw honey.
3. Add 2TB Water Kefir Grains.
4. Cover with plastic lid, custom KKamp Jar Cap, or cloth cover and rubber band.
   Most commonly, a lid is used and we find the flavor is a bit tastier this way. Others prefer a cloth cover. Either is acceptable, experiment to find the method that produces a flavor you prefer.
5. Allow to ferment for 24-48 hours. 68-78°F (20-26°C) for best results.
   Keep the brew out of direct sunlight and sample regularly until you like the flavor. It will be slightly fizzy with a pleasantly sweet (not sugary) taste.
6. Strain the liquid to remove the grains and set them aside covered for the next batch. Cheesecloth, plastic or metal strainers are all acceptable as such brief contact will not affect the cultures.
7. Add flavors to the Water Kefir for a second fermentation in bottles (see reverse) or enjoy the kefir straight.
8. Repeat steps 1-7 & enjoy!