🥛✨HOMEMADE KEFIR: FROM MILK TO PROBIOTIC DRINK🥛✨

Kefir is a fermented milk beverage celebrated for its rich concentration of probiotics and beneficial bacteria. It’s made by adding kefir grains - a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast - to milk. During fermentation, these grains transform the milk into a tangy, slightly effervescent drink that’s both refreshing and nourishing.

Serving a glass of happiness, straight from my kitchen to you 🥛💋

Kefir offers a variety of health benefits, including supporting digestion, boosting immunity, and potentially protecting against certain illnesses.

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You’ll Need:

• Ingredients: 500 ml organic milk, kefir grains
• Equipment: Fermentation jar as recommended by Aquanatura.ch, sieve, bottle, bowl, spoon, glass or cup, and a clean towel

     PS: If you decide to use the jar from Aquanatura.ch, you don't need a sieve

Probiotic love made by my bed Carl <3 The fermentation jar by Aquanatura.ch

Materials (left to right): a towel, a 500-ml UHT milk, a small jar of kefir grains, a jar, a bowl and a sieve

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Method

1. Pour the milk into the fermentation jar and add the kefir grains. Stir gently.
2. Close the jar with its lid, then cover it with a towel to keep it in the dark - this creates an ideal environment for fermentation.
3. Let it ferment at room temperature:
• 7 hours for a mild flavor
• 10 - 11 hours for a stronger, tangier taste

The exact moment my kefir started… because some kitchen moments deserve to be remembered. 💛

1. When it’s ready, place the sieve over the bowl and pour the kefir through, letting the liquid strain into the bowl.
2. Gently press the grains in the sieve to release any remaining kefir.
3. Transfer the kefir grains back into a small jar, add fresh milk, and store in the fridge until the next use.
4. Pour the strained kefir into a glass to taste, then transfer the rest to a bottle for storage. (You can also pour directly from the bowl into the bottle if convenient.)
5. Refrigerate your kefir until ready to enjoy. Once made the kefir will keep for a couple of weeks in the fridge.

Harvest time! ⏳🥛
12 August, 20:18 — when milk officially turned into probiotic gold ✨

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Refreshing the Medium (Milk)

Every two days, the milk in which the kefir grains are stored should be refreshed:

1. Strain the kefir grains into a bowl, discarding the old milk.
2. Press gently to remove any remaining liquid.
3. Rinse the grains’ jar with warm water.
4. Add fresh milk to the clean jar.
5. Return the grains to the jar and store in the fridge.

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Tip: Homemade kefir will continue to develop flavor over time, so experiment with fermentation lengths to find your perfect taste. Enjoy - your gut will thank you!