How to Make Water Kefir

1. 1

   Prepare Sugar Water

   10 min

   Dissolve sugar in warm filtered water, then let it cool completely to room temperature.

2. 2

   Combine Ingredients

   5 min

   Gently add water kefir grains to the cooled sugar water in a clean jar, ensuring the grains are submerged.

3. 3

   First Fermentation

   24-48 hr

   Cover the jar with a breathable cloth and let it ferment at room temperature (68-75°F) for 24-48 hours.

4. 4

   Strain Grains

   5 min

   Strain the fermented liquid into a new bottle, reserving the water kefir grains for your next batch.

5. 5

   Second Fermentation

   12-24 hr

   Add fruit juice or fruit pieces to the strained kefir, seal tightly, and ferment for another 12-24 hours to build carbonation and flavor.

6. 6

   Chill & Enjoy

   4 hr

   Refrigerate your finished water kefir for at least 4 hours to chill and reduce carbonation activity before serving.