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HOW TO SECOND FERMENT WATER KEFIR WITH KEFIRKO

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Water Kefir

Cultural Context

Water kefir, known as Tibicos in Mexico, is a traditional fermented drink made from water, sugar, and kefir grains. It has been enjoyed for generations, often flavored with fruits and spices. This probiotic-rich beverage is celebrated for its refreshing taste and health benefits. Today, water kefir is gaining popularity worldwide as a delicious alternative to sugary sodas and is often made at home in various flavor combinations.

MexicanMXdrink
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup water kefir grains
4 cups sweetened water
1 cup fresh fruit
1 tablespoon herbs
1 cup juice

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with additional nutrients.

water kefir grains

💰Cheaper: sugar

Sugar is a common substitute for those unable to find grains.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Canned fruit can be less expensive and still add flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: imitation vanilla

Imitation vanilla is a cost-effective flavoring.

1

Add water kefir grains to the jar.

2

Pour in sweetened water.

3

Let it ferment for 6–12 hours.

4

After the first fermentation, pour your water kefir into the Kefirko Second Fermentation Bottle.

5

Add some fresh fruit, herbs, or juice and leave it for another 24–48 hours.

Cooking Techniques

fermenting

Equipment Needed

glass jarstrainerbottlesrubber bandcloth

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegandairy-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

TibicosKefir de Agua
Local Name: kefir de agua

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