How to make water kefir?

Have you heard of water kefir? It is a sparkling probiotic drink with a citrus aroma that has many interesting medicinal properties that will help you feel good inside and out, to the point that even if you have lactose intolerance, you can benefit from it by being fermented in water and not in milk.

You may think that it is very difficult to do, but nothing could be further from the truth. Next we will explain you step by step how to prepare your water kefir.

How to make water kefir?

To make your own kefir, the first thing you should get are kefir nodules. These nodules are sold in herbal stores and also in online stores. Once you have it, you will need:

• A glass jar with airtight seal
• 1 liter of fresh or mineral water
• 3 tablespoons of brown sugar, panela or fructose
• 1/2 lemon
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 60 grams of kefir nodules
• 2 or 3 units of nuts

Step by step

Now that all the ingredients are on the table, You just have to put them in the glass jar, close it and shake it well so that it is well mixed. It is important not to fill it all the way so that the gas can come out when the canister is opened.

Lastly, let it ferment for 2 or 3 days. After that time, strain it with a plastic strainer (do not use an aluminum one as it could catch the flavor of it) and it will be ready to consume.

Kefir nodules must be cleaned with mineral water and kept in the refrigerator to prepare kefir whenever you want.

Properties of water kefir

This incredible drink is one of the most recommended to maintain good health. It is diuretic, cleansing, digestive, helps regulate blood sugar levels, eliminates toxins from the body, strengthens the immune system, is antioxidant, regenerates the intestinal flora, and is very effective in times of convalescence. Interesting, right?