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Sugars in Fermentation: Why They Matter (and How to Choose the Right One) Happy Kombucha
Sugars in Fermentation: Why They Matter (and How to Choose the Right One)
Sugar gets a bad reputation — but in the world of fermentation, it plays a very different role. When you’re brewing kombucha, fermenting kefir, or experimenting with homemade sodas, sugar... Read more...
4 Refreshing Water Kefir Recipes to Try at Home Happy Kombucha
4 Refreshing Water Kefir Recipes to Try at Home
Water kefir is a naturally fermented beverage full of probiotics and refreshing flavours. Here are four easy-to-make recipes to enjoy the benefits of water kefir with a zesty twist: lime,... Read more...
Discover the Benefits of Water Kefir: A Refreshing Probiotic Beverage Happy Kombucha
Discover the Benefits of Water Kefir: A Refreshing Probiotic Beverage
In recent years, fermented drinks like kombucha and kefir have become increasingly popular for their health benefits and unique flavours. One such drink that is gaining attention is water kefir... Read more...
Elderflower and ginger water kefir Happy Kombucha
Elderflower and ginger water kefir
It's Elderflower season, so why to not turn healthy water kefir drink even for something more healthier.Did you know? Read more...
Flavouring Water kefir with a second ferment
Flavouring Water kefir with a second ferment
The first thing I would say about kefir is, EVERYONE will tell you something different. Brewing kefir is just like making any other dish. There are hundreds of variations and... Read more...
Flavouring water kefir-happykombucha
Why does water kefir/kombucha/ginger beer explode and how can i stop it?
Fermented drinks such as water kefir and kombucha and ginger beer are fun and very easy to make and drink. The bacteria and yeast in the cultures converts the sugars... Read more...
Water kefir grains- Happykombucha
How to Make sourdough Using Water kefir grains
Making your own Sourdough is fun and easy and using your spare water kefir grains is a great way to use them up. As we start heading into the warmer... Read more...
What sugars to use for water kefir
Types of sugar for water kefir
One of the commonly asked questions we have is  What Sugar is best for Making Water Kefir For the large part it is simply personal preference but there are a... Read more...
Water kefir V Milk Kefir
Water Kefir Vs Milk Kefir- What is the difference?
  Kefir grains are very sustainable and economical. With gentle care, these grains can be recycled endless times. There are two varieties of kefir grains: water kefir which has a... Read more...
What is water kefir
What is Water Kefir? Water kefir is made from kefir grains, also known as sugar grains, tibicos, tibi, or Japanese water crystals. The grains make up cultures of various strains of healthy bacteria and yeast, held together in a polysaccharide matrix created by the bacteria. The symbiotic relationship of the microbes produces a stable growing culture. The microbes feed on sugar and produce lactic acid, alcohol (ethanol), and carbon dioxide, yielding a fermented carbonated beverage. The alcohol content is usually very minimal, less than 1%. In a nutshell, it’s a... Read more...
Water Kefir or Kombucha? What' the difference?
Many people have heard or seen kombucha and when they hear of water kefir its likely to be compared it to kombucha. Exactly what is the difference between kombucha and water kefir? Are their benefits of one over the other? Should you be drinking both? So what exactly are they? Kombucha is fermented tea made with a kombucha starter culture (there are many names for the culture including mushroom, mother, scoby). The mixture is allowed to ferment at room temperature for 5 to 30 days. It can be consumed plain or with added... Read more...
Water kefir drink-Happykombucha
Water Kefir ideas. Flavouring Water kefir
The awesome thing about water kefir is that you can really flavor it however you want. It is very forgiving and you can be as creative as you’d like. Everything... Read more...
How can I tell if my water kefir grains are working?
When you first receive your grains it can be difficult to tell when your water kefir is ready and if anything has happened Color: The liquid will change color over the 48-hour culturing process. For example, if using white sugar, the plain sugar water will be yellow but finished water kefir will be a more opal color and less translucent. If using a whole sugar containing molasses (e.g., rapadura, Sucanat, etc.), the liquid will change to a different shade of brown (typically a lighter shade of brown). Taste: After the... Read more...
Coconut Water Kefir
Did you know that you can make water kefir with Coconut water? Coconut water kefir is the most amazing probiotic drink that you can easily make at home.... If you want to know how the recipe is below...     Simply place coconut water in your jar (if using fresh coconuts you will need the juice from around 3 coconuts or you can use the shop bought coconut water found in most supermarkets) Add Your water grains to the jar (no extra sugar or fruit is needed) cover the jar... Read more...