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Cultures for Health Water Kefir Grains | DIY Fermented Probiotic Drink Powder for Stronger Gut Health | Heirloom Starter Makes Limitless Supply | Non-GMO Dairy Free Vegan Sparkling Water with Enzymes

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The "key-fir" unlocking stronger gut health

overhead of water kefir grains pouch with bottle and cup of flavored fizzy water kefir

Fun fact: The word kefir comes from the Turkish word keyif, meaning "feeling good."

For hundreds of years, this fermented probiotic beverage was a well-kept secret from the rest of the world. Today, we are privileged to have this drink whenever we like, and enjoy all the benefits that come with it.

water kefir grains in spoon with cactus leaves peeking in corner
(Don't worry, they're gluten-free)

What are kefir grains, exactly?

These gelatinous blobs are a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast—AKA, a SCOBY. They're called "grains" due to their appearance, not content.

While milk kefir originated in the Caucasus mountains, water kefir started in Mexico. These grains, or tibicos, form on the pads of the Opuntia cactus.

How long will it take to rehydrate my kefir grains?

Rehydrating kefir grains can take between 3 and 7 days. During this time a layer of froth or foam may form on the surface. This is normal and caused by an overgrowth of yeast. You'll know they're done when they appear plump and translucent.

How much kefir can I get from this starter?

As much as you want! This is an heirloom starter, so you can reuse the grains over and over to make endless batches of water kefir. You'll start with about a quart per day, but as your grains multiply, we recommend 1–2 tsp grains per quart of liquid.

How do I know when the kefir is done culturing and ready to drink?

Your water kefir will be cloudy, and should begin bubbling when moved. It will also have a sour taste, signaling the grains have processed the sugar. Simply strain the grains and move them to a new jar of sugar water! Note: Do not rinse grains.

I need to pause making water kefir, but don't want to kill my grains. Can I take a break?

Yes! As long as your grains have been actively culturing for 3–4 weeks. For shorter breaks, store grains in 1 qt sugar water (as if culturing) in fridge up to 3 weeks. For longer breaks, dry them and store in airtight bag in fridge up to 6 months.

Can I make other types of kefir with these grains?

You can't make milk kefir, but you can make kefir with juice or coconut water; for best results, keep a separate set of grains for each substance you're culturing. You can also add flavor to finished water kefir (with or without a 2nd fermentation).

How do I flavor water kefir?

pouring flavored kefir from bottle into glass with straw and ice

Simply Add Flavoring

You can add just about anything you like to your water kefir to kick it up a notch, such as herbs and spices.

One of our favorite quick ways to flavor kefir is to add fruit juice. For most juices, add ½ cup juice for every quart of kefir; for more concentrated juices like lemon, only use ¼–⅓ cup.

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A Second Fermentation

You can easily infuse your finished water kefir with fruit for an extra burst of flavor and fizziness.

After you've strained your grains, simply pour kefir into bottle, leaving 1" of headspace. Add any fruit and let ferment 24 hours for fresh fruit or 2–3 days for dried fruit.

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  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.89 x 5.12 x 0.67 inches; 0.2 ounces
  • UPC ‏ : ‎ 814598020025 786173931197
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Cultures for Health
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B002ZIDELM
  • Customer Reviews:
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3.1 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the service and ease of use of the kefir grains. They say the grains are delivered quickly and activated quickly. Customers also appreciate the instructions, saying they are easy to follow. However, some customers have reported issues with the value and size of the grains. Customers are disappointed with water resistance. Customers have mixed opinions on taste, growth, and quality.

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189 customers mention175 positive14 negative

Customers find the product easy to use. They mention that the instructions are easy to follow, and the product is simple to make. Some customers also appreciate the YouTube videos that are extremely helpful. They find the second ferment to be fun.

"...The instructions were easy to follow and I had my first jar of water kefir after 4 days. It's very easy to rehydrate...." Read more

"...The Florida Sun Kefir is very simple to get started..when you get them , you merely soak in spring water for fifteen minutes and than do your first..." Read more

"...These grains are an easy start to making a healthy drink that will add more probiotics to your diet! Highly recommended!!" Read more

"...Very simple to maintain. It just takes persistent care and some informed guidance. Which this company has in spades! They have youtube videos galore...." Read more

35 customers mention35 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the service provided by the company. They mention that the grains were delivered quickly, activated quickly, and multiplied in quantity faster. They also appreciate the quick customer service. The product allows for rapid fermentation of many things, and the flavor is smooth and refreshing.

"...I like that the process is so quick...while I'm fermenting kombucha and waiting, I can have multiple batches of water kefir ready to consume...." Read more

"...other culture produces wonderful tasting water kefir and the grains reproduce rapidly (and did so within the first week of getting them)...." Read more

"...It’s SO easy and quick. A very low maintenance cultured food to work with if you don’t have a lot of time to spend on it...." Read more

"Activated very quickly." Read more

382 customers mention211 positive171 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the dairy based drink. Some mention that the grains are active and wonderful making great kefir, while others say that they did not work or did not deliver the expected results.

"...This is such a healthy, tasty, refreshing drink; full of natural probiotics!..." Read more

"...following the instructions meticulously both times, I never achieved activation. No signs of life, no fizzy goodness, just… nothing...." Read more

"...I bought this anyway. I am very happy. My water kefir has come out great. I followed the instructions and ran into no issues...." Read more

"...My keifer was not working at first so I did more research on the company's site and it suggested to try adding salt...." Read more

191 customers mention60 positive131 negative

Customers are mixed about the growth of the water kefir grains. Some mention that their grains have multiplied rapidly, while others say that their crystals never grew or multiplies at all.

"...Their lack of activation, poor customer service, and unwillingness to accept responsibility make them a waste of time and money...." Read more

"Following directions, the activation process did not revive the grains. Second attempt just in case yields same result😔. Disappointing...." Read more

"Nice, plump kefir grains. This is the first time I've tried dehydrated grains...." Read more

"...more than two weeks of feeding every 48 hours they have decreased rather than growing...." Read more

150 customers mention98 positive52 negative

Customers are mixed about the taste of the dairy based drink. Some mention that it tastes great, while others say that it has a slight taste of rotten cabbage.

"...This is such a healthy, tasty, refreshing drink; full of natural probiotics!..." Read more

"...I began my first actual crew, water was cloudy and smelled interesting so I put it in bottles for 2nd ferment with juice, this resulted in nothing..." Read more

"...Since then it has produced good batches. The taste was better than what I had been making so I switched to using these new grains...." Read more

"...date... and man, the stuff went nuts - 2" of bubbles on top and REALLY tasty...." Read more

84 customers mention25 positive59 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the water resistance of the dairy based drink. They say that the grains as received are dehydrated and often appear very dark brown. They also say that hydration is not successful, resulting in mushy grains and a lack of water kefir. Customers also mention that the water stays sweet and the second fermentation hasn't worked at all. They are also disappointed with the taste of the water.

"...I began my first actual crew, water was cloudy and smelled interesting so I put it in bottles for 2nd ferment with juice, this resulted in nothing..." Read more

"...all instructions, all I ended up after a week of trying was sweet water with the slight taste of rotten cabbage...." Read more

"...It's very easy to rehydrate. Put 1/4 cup good quality sugar in a quart jar with warm purified water...." Read more

"...The grains as received are dehydrated and usually appear very dark brown...." Read more

98 customers mention13 positive85 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the dairy based drink. They mention that it's not well spent, time and money waster, and that it was an expensive mistake. Customers also say that it is a bunch of dead stuff and that the product is of subpar quality.

"...and unwillingness to accept responsibility make them a waste of time and money...." Read more

"...I can send you these duds back, they ate absolute trash. I've wasted so much sugar and juice trying to get these to grow with absolutely no luck." Read more

"...time to write an Amazon review before BUT this was such an expensive WASTE of money, sugar, fruit, and time PLUS no REFUNDS...." Read more

"...This is not an industrial assembly line, it's a finicky natural product...." Read more

41 customers mention12 positive29 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the size of the coconut flakes. They mention that the grains are tiny, like fine grains of sand. Some customers also say that the flakes have not grown in size over time.

"...First off, the grains were the size of pop rocks, not the size shown in the pictures...." Read more

"...They never grew in size, and they never carbonated on second ferment. The water kefir I’ve used in the past was absolutely different from this...." Read more

"...I switched to water kefir and I like it better because it's not so filling. Also, making water kefir is easier and cheaper than making milk kefir...." Read more

"...buy dehydrated grains again..in almost two months they have never grown in size ...I never once noticed any bubbles in my water kefir first ferment....." Read more

Water Ok, Will Try Making Soda (UPDATED)
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Water Ok, Will Try Making Soda (UPDATED)
After a shipping problem I finally got these in. I heard about water kefir in mother earth news and decided to try it. I followed the instruction for making the sugar water and activated the grains. After draining them after two days I started the first production run. I keep it in a small closet on top of the water heater. It stays around 74 with the door shut.After two days I took it out and drained the grains. The kefir water smelled and tasted like buttered toast. Not bad but not to my cup of tea, or in this case kefir. I will try making the soda type kefir and have ordered some grolsch bottles.UPDATE (11-19-2016)I have now made several batches of the soda kefir and added several photos.I went to a local big box store and had a hard time finding pure fruit juice. Almost all of it had high fructose corn syrup and other.......stuff that would require a PhD in linguistics just to pronounce. The only strait fruit juice was grape and I don't really like grape. The only other that was close was Juicy Juice. The only one of that brand that seemed ok to me was Strawberry Banana. Of course it was mostly apple juice and water with just enough strawberry and banana in it to pass in a court of law.I burped them once a day. The first day there was no sound or other indication of carbonation. The second day there was some off gassing when I burped them. I tried one bottle and let the other one set for another twenty four hours. It tasted a bit alcoholic without much carbonation. The next day I tried the second and it had an even stronger alcohol taste. It also let off more gas when opened but it did not have the same type of carbonation as soda. Maybe the carbonation is more dissolved?I will go to smaller stores and see if I can find real fruit juice without high fructose corn syrup, long named chemicals, or apple juice water with wacky mixes of random fruits.
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I was worried bc of some of the other reviews. I bought this anyway. I am very happy. My water kefir has come out great. I followed the instructions and ran into no issues. I already have three big jars going just from the one packet.

Don’t use water with chlorine. Make sure the water temp is good and you should be fine. I am willing to bet anyone with bad reviews simply neglected some of these basics. Will buy again if I find myself in need of a new culture.

My review picture is after I strained everything out. I used fruits and stuff. It’s super bubbly. Make sure to burp your jars or they will explode. And they will explode quickly. Probably best to use a jar which allows air release.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good product and loving the bacteria in our diet
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I followed the instructions very carefully, but these grains seem dead.
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