How to Make Water Kefir - A Probiotics Rich Fermented Drink for Good Gut Health

The lady is sooo good at explaining..so clear..not redundant.

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I watch my sugar, so I wait until the first ferment smells like vinegar, then I do not use the Kefir grains in the 2nd ferment, but in the 2nd ferment the micro Kefir grains that go through the strainer multiply and get larger during the 2nd ferment, and some are on the bottom of the 2nd ferment, even though it is in the fridge. I use ginger, lemons, limes, cranberries--lower in sugar in my 2nd ferment. Today, I added raw carrots that I put in a blender--way to go for the vitamin A, added that to my water Kefir after it was done. I realized that I did not have enough vitamin A in my diet, so this was a good option, tastes really great. I also use stevia to sweeten sometimes. I love this water Kefir drink, and I do not drink soda anymore since water Kefir is healthier. I use a lot of organic garlic and organic onion also in the first ferment, it does not smell after the first ferment and there is no garlic/onion taste after the 2nd ferment, but ginger, garlic and onions are probiotics boosters, so I use them. Thanks to the many videos on water Kefir for helpful ideas.

I put a TINY bit of Redmonds salt in my batch. Like 1/32 of a tsp. It was recommended by one set of grains I bot. It really helps the grains to ferment faster, they seem healthier. Adding a pinch of brown sugar or molasses helps fortify the grains too. Mine only take 1day to ferment, i kno wen its ready by the bubbles wen I bump the jar. I add 1/8 cup pure grape juice to my kefir water for the 2nd ferment. In 2 days I have the yummiest grape soda. Water Kefir heals sick kidneys. My DIL was in the hosp with kidney failure & they told her she needs to start making water Kefir.

Best I’ve seen 👍😊 everything is explained in detail. I’d really like to see this lady doing a second ferment with different flavours as I’m sure she’d be great at explaining the different methods.

I planned to add combucha to my wholesale list and then I found your water kifer tutorial. The Lord is nurturing an interest in home-made beverages that support gut health - a timely opportunity to learn. Thank you.

Your demeanor is so encouraging, and your videos have the perfect amount of detail. Thank you!

I have been binge watching you today. I'd never even heard of kefir before today let alone kefer water. I've already ordered some grains. You have certainly educated me. Thankyou ♥️ so much. You are so knowledgeable and a great teacher

Thank you for your video. I have to admit drinking kafir and eating fermented vegetables, sauerkraut etc, helps me feel full instead of the constant feeling of hunger. However in this case I have taken a short cut! I bought a 250 ml bottle of kefir youghrt drink from the supermarket, I drank half but kept on topping it up with organic milk and letting stand for couple of hours! It seems to work!

Thank you so much for these clear instructions of the whole process !

In the U.K. it’s called golden granulated sugar I’ve been wanting to try water kefir for a while might give this a go I tasted milk kefir recently and liked that so will have to make that too thanks Mary

I use the canning band on it works great for me

Mary's Nest to the rescue! I searched YT for water kefir & every video I found didn't explain what it was, what was needed, what are the kefir grains, what kefir grains to buy (milk vs water), why kefir "multiplies" etc. All the other videos assume the viewer knows about water kefir and titles of the videos "say" a step by step guide. Sadly, they aren't & left me soooo confused! Then I see your video and I know I'm going to get all the info I need! Why I didn't just start with searching your video idk but lesson learned & will check your channel first from now on. Just wanted to say THANK YOU & to let you know that you are an invaluable resource that I love. ❤️

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I love your videos Mary! THanks!

Thank you so much for sharing and showing us how to do this❤️

A great presentation, with your instructions I don't think I'll mess up, thanks.

Mary thank you for your informative videos. My name is Diane and I am a SCOBY killer. Killing my kombucha SCOBY really shook my confidence! I found a packet of dehydrated water kefir grains in the back of my refrigerator (they probably hid due to concern over their fate, lol!) and just started the rehydration process. So far, my milk kefir grains are thriving and producing and excellent beverage. . .maybe they will be able to cheer on the water grains. :)

Love love love this video and all of the videos on your channel for that matter! I am learning so much from you. Love being able to learn about traditional methods! We are also in Central Texas 🥰 Thank you for all that you do!!