Water kefir grains (WKG) create a carbonated lacto-fermented beverage from sugar water, fruit juice, or coconut water. Incredibly easy to make, water kefir makes a fantastic non-dairy alternative to milk kefir and can be flavored to make a range of delicious beverages, or as an ingredient in many recipes!
Water kefir grains can create a new batch of water kefir every 24-48 hours. One packet of grains can culture up to 8 cups of water. Finished water kefir (not grains) may be used to culture non-dairy milks, for a non-dairy milk kefir alternative.
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Making water Kefir is so simple its hard to believe. I flavor mine with strawberries and it's delicious.
Waste of time! Grew mold each time! A big waste of money. The customer service did not offer to replace my moldy packet either. Thumbs down!!!
Response from CFH: We are sorry this did not end in a better Customer Experience. We have tried to contact you via email to help further with the situation, but sadly have had no response. We do want to assist, so please reach out to us.
The grains I have used in the past were from a friend. I purchased these grains and have had great results! The grains rehydrated quickly and are producing wonderful water kefir.
My kefir grains rehydrated so easily, and I'm on my second batch of flavored kefir. Definitely recommend using the grolsch bottles...it makes the second ferment so fizzy! It was super helpful to have the little cheat sheet instructions included in the package! The paper lives on my fridge so I never need to look up the process. Thanks for a great product!
I entitled this review thusly because it's so easy and forgiving compared to fermentation in this southern heat. I'm just getting started so I haven't experimented with many flavors, just dried mango. That's tasting great! The ginger that someone else mentioned sounds good too. I would rate the price better if it were a bit cheaper to get started. However, I am encouraged to read that the cultures last at least a year.
I have been making Kefir water with CFH grains now for about 7 months and have learned a few things I can pass along. First, well water makes a lot of difference. I have friends on city water (that I have seeded with my grains) that filter, de-chlorinate, de-flourinate, etc. but the grains just do not grow as well as with well water. Second, a Tbsp or so of pure coconut water (Zico) in the initial fermentation makes a big difference in fermentation. Just don't use anything with preservatives, added sugar, etc. Thirdly, use seltzer bottles for your second fermentation (carbonation phase). They can handle tremendous pressure and not explode, you can squeeze them to figure out if carbonation is to your liking. And they are cheap ($0.69 at any grocery store) and reusable. Never use the fancy toggle top bottles, just too dangerous and too expensive.
Response from CFH: Always be sure your bottles are of the super thick glass, meant for fermenting/carbonation. We have great luck with the Grolsch bottles, but with any container, always inspect for flaws and cracks before each use! Be safe! And please be careful with using coconut water or anything outside of cane sugar, as grains can become stressed even though they seem happy at the beginning. Just watch for signs, and contact us!
Very thankful to find these. The grains are a wonderful way to
make your own, less expensively & more easily. Highly recommend.
Delicious and easy. Looking toward greater health
Enjoy product am experimenting with flavorings
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Solid Product and Great Support
by Jason on 11/10/2017
I received my water kefir grains a few weeks ago and they're really kicking right now. I've made beer, wine, milk kefir, and other fermentations in the past, but this was slow to start up for me. Customer support was right there and offered up several suggestions to improve my kefir; they responded less than a day after my inquiry. After their help, the grains are happy and producing all sorts of wonderful beverages - in some cases too happy as I've blown up one bottle so far (I bottled too soon following a very aggressive second ferment). I'd definitely purchase again, though i hopefully wont have to as my grains are reproducing quite rapidly even with a slight winter chill in the house.