Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
A scientific and historical look at this sweet, bubbly, mildly alcoholic beverage and the microbial culture from which it is produced, with a recipe for making tibi from fruit syrup.
Making water kefir is great for people who enjoy carbonated beverages but would rather have probiotics than artificial flavor and color. These grains are different from milk kefir grains, but they also make an excellent drink. And it's vegan!
Water kefir is easy to make and is a great substitution for soda. Fizzy, refreshing, and low-sugar, the flavor options are limitless. Kids (big and little) will love it!
Water kefir is another probiotic beverage that can easily replace unhealthy soda. It is very simple to make and can be flavored in a multitude of ways. A second fermentation is great for increasing carbonation.
Effervescent, home-brewed, probiotic, non-dairy drink made from a Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast (SCOBY). Sounds odd, tastes good, no scary mushrooms.