Kefir Grains - The Ultimate Guide For Kefir Lovers

In this video we'll look at what kefir grains are, how milk kefir grains differ to water kefir grains, and how to care for your kefir grains at home. Plus, we'll even look at whether you can make kefir grains from scratch.

Kefir grains are a bit like the Mariah Carey of the fermented world...they can be absolutely magical, but gee they can also be a bit of work! And if you’ve found yourself struggling to understand them, you’re going to love this video where I answer the Top 16 most asked questions on kefir grains.

Not only will I show you what they actually are and how they work, but I’ll also teach you how to use them the right way. And if you’ve been trying to get your hands on quality grains, stay tuned, as I reveal my favorite place to buy them.

0:00 Kefir Grains - The Ultimate Guide For Kefir Lovers
0:36 What are kefir grains?
1:13 What’s the difference between milk kefir grains and water kefir grains?
2:09 Should I get fresh or dried kefir grains?
2:45 How do you activate kefir grains?
3:45 How does temperature impact kefir grains?
4:18 How much kefir grains do you need to start?
4:36 How do I handle kefir grains?
5:07 How do I reuse kefir grains to make more kefir?
5:31 Do I need to rinse kefir grains?
5:57 How long can you leave kefir grains in milk?
6:32 How do I tell if kefir grains gone bad?
7:08 How do you take a break from kefir grains?
7:45 What do you do with excess kefir grains?
8:43 Can I make kefir without grains?
9:53 Can I make my own kefir grains from scratch?
10:18 Where can I buy kefir grains?

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