Water Kefir-Making Essentials Starter Kit - 6 Products

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Important Notice: Kefir Grains for Kefir Classes Only

Please be advised that the kefir grains available for purchase on this page is exclusively intended for individuals who have attended our Water Kefir & Milk Kefir Class.

Kindly note that these kefir grains do not come with a recipe. We firmly believe that kefir brewing is an intricate art that requires hands-on learning and a thorough understanding of the fermentation process. To ensure your success and satisfaction, we have designed our classes to provide comprehensive instruction and guidance on how to skillfully brew kefir using our starter.

If you have not yet participated in our Water Kefir & Milk Kefir Class, we highly recommend enrolling in one of our sessions before purchasing the kefir grains. Our classes offer invaluable knowledge, practical experience, and ongoing support to help you master the art of kefir brewing.

We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this may cause. Our goal is to foster a positive fermentation experience and empower our customers with the skills necessary to create delicious kefir.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
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It's time to Brew Your Own Batch (BYOB) at home. Its super easy and quick. We created this kit which includes all the ingredients to make your own kefir! Here at FoodCraft we like to add a dried figs, not only to support the fermentation but also to add a delicious fruity flavour.

This kit includes:

1. 1x 24oz MASON JAR WITH 2 LIDS AND STRAWS
2. 1x JAPAN IMPORTED PLASTIC FUNNEL (Set of 3)
3. 1x WATER KEFIR GRAINS
4. 1x ROUND NYLON-MESH PLASTIC SIEVE FOR KEFIR MAKING - 9CM
5. 1x ORGANIC THOMPSON RAISINS - 250G
6. 1x ORGANIC TURBINADO, RAW CANE SUGAR - 1KG

Want to upgrade your kit?

We also have useful tools to make brewing water kefir at home much easier! 

• Glass Jar - Always good to ferment in glass
• Glass Bottles - Air-tight glass bottles (980ml) is essential to create that FIZZY texture!
• Water purifier & Filter Replacement - To improve the water quality for your brew, this particular filter will add minerals to your tap water through its patented filter made of coconut fibre containing fine activated carbon. This will eliminate the bacteria and harmful chemicals as well!
  

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.

Just like Kombucha, water kefir is a yummy, fizzy and healthy probiotic drink made from fermented sugar water. It's 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 just one or two days! If you are interested, we also have a Kombucha Starter Kit too!

Benefits of Drinking Water Kefir

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

Some other benefits include:

• Source of vitamins (Vitmain B1, Vitamin B6, and vVtamin B12)
• Promotes healthy digestion system
• Lowers risk of diabetes
• Boosts energy and immune system
• Fights cancer
• Promotes skin health
• Aids in weight loss

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. 
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 kefir grains and not dehydrated.
• If you are going to brew a large batch (more than 1 L) please purchase 2 jars of water kefir grains to support your large brew.
• If you are not sure about how to use this product, please contact us on yummy@foodcraft.hk before you place your order :) 

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*If you find any moulds, or not sure about the quality of your brew Please DO NOT CONSUME. Drinking contaminated Kombucha is toxic and harmful!