The kefir is a nutritious drink similar to yogurt but more liquid. You can make kefir at home in two ways, as we will show ...

separating grains from milk, and tamp the sieve with a plastic spatula or wooden spoon to remove excess liquid. Add lemon peel to the bowl. Pour kefir into a sealable glass jar and return kefir ...

Now strain your starter jar of water kefir, catching the grains in a sieve and discard the liquid they have been in. Tip these grains into the sugar water in the Kilner jar. Add the dried fruit ...

Kefir grains have yeast and good bacteria. When you add them to cow, goat, or sheep milk, you get kefir. (Photo credit: Ildipapp/Dreamstime) Historians believe kefir originated centuries ago in ...

You will then have water kefir in your jar/glass/cup, and water kefir grains in you sieve. •Do not use any metal while preparing water kefir - it could be detrimental to the water kefir grains.

Kefir grains remain in the sieve, which can then be used to start a new fermentation. You can also eat them, as they contain a good number of different bacteria and yeasts as well as lots of fiber.