Water Kefir

I use the continuous brewing method here too.  I do clean out the container once a week.

Ingredients:

• 3 Tbsp water kefir grains
• 3 quarts filtered water
• 1 tsp blackstrap molasses
• 1/2 cup sugar

Method:

1. Place kefir grains in brewing container.
2. Dissolve molasses and sugar in water.
3. Pour sugar water into brewing container.
4. Allow 24-48 hours to ferment.
5. Place water kefir in bottles with flavorings for second ferment.  Allow another 24 hours before transferring to the fridge.  See below for flavoring ideas.

Yellow nectarine shown here.

 Favorite flavors:

• Citrus mojito - lime juice, OJ, mint
• Apple cider - apple core [optional: cinnamon stick, whole cloves]
• Orange cream soda - OJ, vanilla extract