Serving Suggestions and Tips
To make a larger quantity, simply scale the ingredients. The ratios for 1 gallon are:
1 to 1 1/4 cup of sucanat, rapadura, sugar, agave nectar, or maple syrup
3 to 4 tbsp of water kefir grains
about 1 gallon of filtered or spring water (enough to fill jar while leaving a couple of inches of space at the top)
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Ingredients
4 to 5 tbsp sucanat, rapadura, agave nectar, maple syrup, or other crystalized sugar
1 tbsp water kefir grains
about 1 quart filtered or spring water
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Preparation Instructions
Add water kefir grains and sweetener to a non-airtight quart sized jar or bottle.
Add enough water to fill up the jar or bottle while leaving about 1 inch of space at the top.
Shake or stir until the sugars are completely dissolved. Add ginger slices.
Cover with a non-airtight lid and allow to brew at room temperature for 24 to 48+ hours.
When it's done to your liking, strain out the grains, discarding ginger slices. Add lemon if desired, and store covered, in the fridge.
For an especially fizzy brew, strain out grains and decant water kefir about 1/2 day before it's done into airtight bottles and allow to ferment at room temperature for another 1/2 day before storing in the fridge. Open with caution as the drink may be strongly carbonated.
Last updated on 08/26/2010
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