What if there is a film on my water kefir?
This is often just a version of a scoby. It can happen when you switch the types of sugar you are using for your water kefir. You can simply remove…
Read MoreShould I use a lid or cloth when making water kefir?
Just like kombucha, you should never use a lid when making water kefir. Always use a cloth and a rubber band for your 1st ferment. When you second ferment you…
Read MoreMy water kefir has changed and smells yeasty or funny?
If your water kefir has a yeasty aroma you may be over-culturing, which can cause an imbalance. Make sure to reduce the culturing time in warmer temperatures, to keep the…
Read MoreWhat amount of water kefir grains do I need to make water kefir?
You’ll need three to four tablespoons of kefir grains to culture four cups of water kefir every 24 to 48 hours.
Read MoreWhat do I do if my water kefir grains are slimy and smell bad?
This is usually a result of over-mineralization: Sugars such as coconut sugar or honey can contain to many minerals and it is best to switch to an unrefined sugar. Warmer…
Read MoreCan I take a break from water kefir grain?
To take a break from making water kefir, prepare a sugar-water solution, place the grains in the sugar water, place a tight lid on the container, and place it in…
Read MoreWhich is better, water kefir, or milk kefir?
I have found that milk kefir has more benefits than water kefir. I personally have noticed that milk kefir creates significant health changes that water kefir does not. There are…
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