The Fabled Alchemist

Water Kefir: Light, Bubbly, and Endlessly Botanical

Learn how to make water kefir at home, a light, effervescent probiotic drink you can flavor with lavender, ginger, hibiscus, or any botanical you love.

48H minutes
Recipe

What You Need

3-4 Tbsp active water kefir grains
4 cups filtered water
3 Tbsp organic cane sugar
1-2 dried figs or dates
1/4 tsp blackstrap molasses (optional)
Step 1

Dissolve the sugar in a small amount of warm water, then top up with cool filtered water until the mixture reaches room temperature.

Step 2

Cover with cheesecloth secured with a rubber band. Do not use an airtight lid for first fermentation.

The Result

Learn how to make water kefir at home, a light, effervescent probiotic drink you can flavor with lavender, ginger, hibiscus, or any botanical you love.

The Fabled Alchemist

Water Kefir: Light, Bubbly, and Endlessly Botanical

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