Now strain your starter jar of water kefir, catching the grains in a sieve and discard the liquid they have been in. Tip these grains into the sugar water in the Kilner jar. Add the dried fruit ...

While most kefir you’ll find in supermarkets will typically be dairy-based – it’s often compared to a yoghurt drink – there are a growing number of water kefirs on offer for anyone who ...

Make sure the resulting sugar-water mixture is body temperature (98 degrees Fahrenheit) or lower. Add the kefir grains and the eggshell, raisins, or aguamiel de maguey (if using), and then cover ...

Medically reviewed by Melissa Nieves, LND Many people know that kefir benefits gut health, but there is also evidence that ...

Happily, this water kefir version of “hard cider” satisfies our palates and our desire for quicker, if not instant, gratification. It’s lightly alcoholic — about 2 percent — pleasantly ...