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Water Kefir Grains - Water Kefir

Original price HK$120.00 - Original price HK$120.00
Original price HK$120.00
HK$120.00
HK$120.00 - HK$120.00
Current price HK$120.00

*Please be patient with your brew. The grains can take up to 10 brews to be fully activated. 

What is Water Kefir Grains?

Although the name has 'grain' in it, there are no actual grains such as wheat, oat or rye in water kefir grains. It is a combination of yeast and bacteria and this is used to make fermented beverage known as 'kefir water'. Water kefir grains are suitable to make water based kefir drinks such as water kefir or coconut water kefir. They are NOT suitable for making milk kefir or coconut milk kefir which are made from milk kefir grains.

 The origin of water kefir is unknown but it has been used to ferment sugar water around the world with different names such as 'gingerbeer plants', "Tibi grains'. 'California bees', 'African bees', 'Ale nuts', 'Balm of Gilead' and 'Japanese Beer Seeds'. 

*source link here 

 Just like kombucha, water kefir is a yummy, fizzy and healthy probiotic drink made from fermented sugar water. Just a different strain of yeast and bacteria. Compared to kombucha, water kefir is much more easier to make and also faster to ferment. You can brew water kefir in one of two days. 

**We've also added Water Kefir Grains for Coconut Water for those who want to try a different base and taste**

Why it’s good for you?

The most known benefits are the probiotics that exist in water kefir. The quantity and strains can vary from batch to batch you make. Here are some types of yeast and bacteria that were found in a study. 

Yeast: H. valbyensis, Lachancea fermentati, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and Zygotorulaspora florentina.

Bacteria:  Lb. hordei, Lb. nagelii, Lc. mesenteroides, Leuconostocs (Lc. citreum, & Lc. mesenteroides) , Ac. fabarum,  lactobacilli species (Lb. hordei, Lb. nagelii. Lb. hilgardii, Lb. casei ), Lc. citreum 

 *source link here

How To Brew Water Kefir

  1. Sterilize your tools with hot water.
  2. Strain the water kefir grains from the jar and discard the liquid. You can also give your grains a quick rinse.
  3. In a glass jar that can hold up to 1L, place a 1/4 cup (60ml) of raw sugar and melt it with a cup of hot water. Once its completely melted, add two cups of cold mineral water to cool down the sugar water solution. It will help speed up the activation of the grains by adding some dried fruits. We recommend using Australian Sultanas Raisins (no sulfur dioxide)

     or Dried Figs

      (a table spoon full of raising or 1 fig should be a good amount to add to your brew).

  4. Once the solution is cooled down to 30C (a bit lower then your body temperature), add the water kefir grains to the solution and cover the top with a kitchen towel or paper towel and stop it with a rubber band. 
  5. Place the jar in a place without direct sunlight and allow it to ferment in room temperature for 24 - 48 hours. It will ferment faster in summer and slower in winter.
  6. After the fermentation, the transparent solution will change into a murky color and will be slightly sour and fizzy. Strain the grains with a sieve (preferably a plastic one!) and the liquid you got will be your ferst brew of water kefir! You can consume it as it is or can further ferment it in an airtight bottle with more flavors. (second fermentation.) 
  7. You can start from #1 again for anther batch of your water kefir brew.
  8. For the second fermentation, you can add fruit juice, fresh fruits or even coconut water to make a flavored fizzy drink. Pour your water kefir into an airtight bottle and add the flavors you like. You can do 50:50 ~80:20 with the water kefir and other liquids.
  9. Close the airtight bottle and let that ferment in room temperature for 24-48 hours depending on the room temperature. Be careful when opening your bottle as it can explode.
  10. If the water kefir is ready, store in the refrigerator and serve cold. Enjoy! 

Things to remember!

  • Please use the water kefir grains for brewing water kefir only. Do not use it for milk based brews. 
  • Please store the grains in the refrigerator once you receive our jar. These are raw water kifer grains and not dehydrated.
  • If you are going to brew a large batch (more than 1 L) please purchase 2 jars of water kifer grains to support your large brew.
  • Please alternate your sweetener with molasses, raw cane sugarOrganic Barley Malt Syrup 

     to optimize the minerals for the kefir grains.

  • If you are not sure about how to use this product, please contact us on yummy@foodcraft.hk before you place your order :) 
  • Please be patient with your brew. The grains can take up to 10 brews to be fully activated.

 

Are you scared to brew?

If you are new to brewing, perhaps water kefir will be the great place to start. Its the easiest and fastest among kombucha, beer or wine! Welcome to the world of fermentation! 

We also have a Kombucha Starter Kit too!

*This product was produced in a kitchen where wheat is also handled.  If you have any concerns about food allergies, please contact us at yummy@foodcraft.hk before purchasing or consuming this product.*


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Bina Nihalani
Why frozen?

The past couple of times I have bought these they have come frozen and the grains are tiny. I have to brew the kefir three times to get an adequate result whereas previously the first brew would be fine. I'm not sure why the change but I really wish you would go back to the original product.

Dear Bina,

Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding our Water Kefir Grains. We appreciate your honest review and apologize for any inconvenience caused.

We'd like to assure you that the frozen state of the grains should not affect their fermentation capabilities. In fact, freezing the grains is a common practice during transportation to ensure their viability. Once thawed and properly nourished, the grains should be able to resume their normal fermentation activity.

However, we understand your concern about the size and performance of the grains. We apologize if the recent batches you received were smaller than expected, resulting in the need for multiple brews to achieve satisfactory results. We strive to maintain consistent quality, and we apologize if we fell short of your expectations in this instance.

Your feedback is valuable to us, and we will take it into consideration as we continually work to improve our products. We appreciate your loyalty and would like to address your concerns promptly. Please reach out to our customer support team, and we will be more than happy to assist you further and find a suitable solution.

Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience caused, and we appreciate your understanding. We value your feedback as it helps us enhance our offerings and ensure customer satisfaction.

Best regards,
Foodcraft Team