water kefir (5)

[backyardsounds]

I've been growing since the first time I wrote you. I do enjoy it a lot and I actually have 2 different types. I discovered by accident that it can be made from the kefir water. I don't mean just inoculating another batch. The process doubled my grains in 24 hours. I was blown away...

[Michael16180339]

instead of raw cane sugar, can I use REAL MAPLE SYRUP?

[castingvaldes]

@Michael16180339 I would imagine so, and it might be interesting to see whether they like it or not.

[backyardsounds]

@Michael16180339 I don't see why not. Honey can hurt kefir though, I learned this on my own. Maple syrup is like a multiple vitamin! It's great stuff!

[MephistophelesMyLord]

How acidic is the product if only left to ferment the minimum amount of time? Acidic enough to be harmful to tooth enamel as with lemonade? I can always drink it with a straw, but this still concerns me if I'm going to be drinking it regularly.

[castingvaldes]

@MephistophelesMyLord I really do not know but that is a good question. Anyone out there have the answer to this?

[nasiagk]

thanks very nice video i am from greece we use also milk kefir!!

[castingvaldes]

@nasiagk You're welcome, thanks for watching the video :)

[sikitella]

Well this stuff was found by Turks and they use them for thousands of years and they use fig instead of what u used to feed them.Better u try that.

[castingvaldes]

@sikitella Figs sound very good! Maybe I will be able to try that sometime. Right now they are happy and thriving on piloncillo.

[backyardsounds]

Have you noticed any or rather, did you notice any changes when you started drinking Keifer? I've yet to try it. I do eat lots of other probiotic foods but haven't found any grains my way yet.

[castingvaldes]

@backyardsounds Yes, when I first started drinking water kefir I lost weight and it seemed to help my digestive problems.

[Crunchy68]

People shouldn't get bent out of shape over pronunciation. It's been called KEE-fur, K-FEER, and KAY-feer, and as long as everyone knows what we're referring to it really doesn't matter. Usage makes language, not dogma.

Also, fwiw, I want to mention to anyone stressing over finding a plastic strainer that a metal strainer will work just fine too. Don't ferment in a metal container, but the grains can touch a metal strainer for those few seconds and not be harmed at all.

[Crunchy68]

People shouldn't get bent out of shape over pronunciation. It's been called KEE-fur, K-FEER, and KAY-feer, and as long as everyone knows what we're referring to it really doesn't matter. Usage makes language, not dogma.

Also, fwiw, I want to mention to anyone stressing over finding a plastic strainer that a metal strainer will work just fine too. Don't ferment in a metal container, but the grains can touch a metal strainer for those few seconds and not be harmed at all.

[castingvaldes]

Plastic mesh or nylon mesh strainers can be bought online through kitchenworks inc

[castingvaldes]

for those people looking for plastic mesh or nylon mesh strainers, they can be bought online easily in the US - a google search will turn up several companies that sell them.

[cdgarrett1]

Is that the same thing they call sea monkeys?

[castingvaldes]

@cdgarrett1 LOL



[183220anely]

I have a lotttttt of water kefir... Messagemeeee if u want some

[goddessgia]

LoL, ok ! When you're used to reading some crazy, & downright silly things from people online, it can be difficult to tell.

[LOWxRAINxAH]

If You Live in Los Angeles Ca, & want Some Kefir, Message Me :)

-Si viven en La area de Los Angeles, y Quieren Kefir, Mandame un mensaje.

[dannybex]

A few questions:

You say use plastic, but does that strainer have a metal mesh?

Also, regarding the plastic -- are you concerned that plastic from the bottled spring water has leached into the water? Would it be better to use home filtered water?

And finally, what kind of lid is that you used at the end? Where can one purchase that?

Thanks...

[castingvaldes]

@dannybex The strainer has plastic mesh. I am not particularly concerned about anything from the plastic having leached into the bottled spring water as it has not affected the kefir. It seemed to me that the kefir culture did best with spring water (with natural minerals) than with bottled water. I think home filtered water might be just fine, but results might vary depending on what the filter eliminates and what beneficial mineral content remains. Chlorine kills the kefir grains.

[castingvaldes]

@dannybex The lid was just the same plastic lid that the glass jar came with, except we poked some holes in it. I bought the jar at a supermarket in Mexico.

[RadeMacedon]

one very important question: can i eat the water kefir grains? i dont know what to do with the extra grains ! ( i am giving away but still the multiply very fast) SO is it good and health to somehow eath them and if yes, HOW? pls reply , thanks! :)

[goddessgia]

It's pronounced Kuh-feer. Look it up.

[rpravak]

@goddessgia She is pronouncing it correctly except the spelling is incorrect. It is supposed to be spelled Kiefer named after Kiefer Sutherland who first popularized it. His father Donald Sutherland invented it but no one would ever want to call it "donald". That would be ridiculous.

[goddessgia]

@rpravak I'm sorry, but you are wrong. It has been called kefir for centuries. The name kefir is

from either the Arabic "keyf" (joy/pleasure) or the Turkic "köpür" ((milk). And it is indeed pronounced kuh-feer.

[rpravak]

@goddessgia Sorry, I was being sarcastic. In fact, the way she is pronouncing it is ridiculous. I am trying to stamp out that pronunciation.

[castingvaldes]

@rpravak I sympathize with your crusade to stamp out incorrect pronunciation since mispronunciation affects me somewhat like fingernails on a blackboard do to most people. I was unaware of another pronunciation and was only repeating the pronunciation I had heard from English speaking friends, from other videos and a website. Thank you for your correction :)

[bigbruvofenglanduk]

@rpravak LOL!

[elsenorful]

can any one tell me if water kefir is the same as milk kefir, i have milk kefir, and i am new with the grains , they look like califlower and i have rinsed them under regular tap water, and put them in coconut water only, today i hope i did not kill them

[rawmark]

@elsenorful No, water kefir grains are a completely different strain. Just do a web search or message me and I can recommend a few sites with quality water kefir grains.

[elsenorful]

can any one tell me if water kefir is the same as milk kefir, i have milk kefir, and i am new with the grains , they look like califlower

[MrsAkki16]

WHere can I get water kefir grains?

[sfiv1987]

hi, do you know if tijuana mexico have water kefir grains for sale?

[rawmark]

@sfiv1987 You should be able to find water kefir grains in mexico since that is where they originated. I can't tell you where but just do a web search and you should be able to find them.

[siriradha]

Can anyone tell me where I can find a nonmetalic strainer? I've been calling all over town and nobody seems to have them.

[siriradha]

I have water kefir grains coming in the mail any day now, but I can't seem to find any kitchen strainers that aren't metal. Where do people find these? I went to 4 stores yesterday, called a kitchen specialty store, Target, Walmart, hardware stores, grocery stores, dollar stores...

[ahuixotla]

@siriradha MEXICAN STORES HAVE IT

[DonnaLMiller]

Great video, thank you. I've been making water kefir, but I just drain them I don't rinse them. Why do you rinse them? That sugar looks beautiful, wish I could get some here in New Zealand. I have been using rapadura instead.

[pizzaman123]

Have you ever had stringy looking, kinda like poached egg whites looking stuff start to grow in your water kefir?

Ive been growing water kefir for a few weeks now and all these long stringy things have formed. Im just curious as to what it is and if it is safe =)

[catman72]

it's pronounced "KEh-FEER"

[ytertyu]

@catman72 you are right .. short vid about how to pronounce Kefir would be helpful though

[Hamish121212]

Why did you say only use plastic? Can you use glass? Or do you mean just dont use metal?

[moped1984]

@Hamish121212 Hi I often use the glas containers , and nothing bad happened .

To increase growth and taste you also may add some dried fruits

[castingvaldes]

@moped1984 - I've used a glass container nearly all the time, and only used plastic ones when giving tibicos away, along with the suggestion that they use a glass container at home. When I mentioned using plastic, I meant for utensils, and to not use metal, which I had heard could cause them problems - particularly silver, since it has antibiotic properties that could kill the tibi bacteria..

[castingvaldes]

@Hamish121212 - I meant to say just don't use metal. I use plastic utensils, a plastic strainer and a glass jar or pitcher for them and so far so good!

[canefan17]

I use coconut milk...

how long can I let it ferment if I want it to consume almost ALL the sugar.

Also... does it consume the fat in coconut milk?

[moped1984]

@canefan17 Hi there it won't consume the fat,

it may slow down a little bit the process, but I think after about 4 days there is nearly no sugar, but less sugar leads to more alcohol , I had some tests with combucha and water kefir and i got in die end about 4 vol % alcohol like in a ordinary german beer in both of them, but the taste suffers a lot in my opinion

[castingvaldes]

@canefan17 - I don't know if tibicos consume fat. I am not sure how long it takes them to consume the sugar, which probably depends on how much sugar you add. The longer they are left, the stronger the drink. The amount shown in the video with one chunk of piloncillo sugar produces a drink that tastes good to me in 24 hours, and at 48 hours it is much stronger, not as pleasant to me but a beer drinker (which I am not) would probably like it.

[rui27marne]

help!!! my kefir grains keep dying .. I use 1qt glass jar ,3 tablespoons of organic sugar, and half of organic lemon. it lasts two months and they die all the time..why??

[Sirhansome]

You omit adding a 'slice of organic lemon' as others recommend to 'balance' the ph in the water (although I thought it peculiar).

Yet, your kefir grains seem to thrive.

Is your water very alkaline?

:{ jmg

[castingvaldes]

@Sirhansome - I haven't heard about adding lemon to balance the pH of the water ... so far, no matter whether I use spring water (bought when I'm in the US) or bottled water (bought in Mexico) the grains multiply steadily - sometimes too much! I do notice that they multiply faster in the tropical climate where I am in Mexico. I have no idea what the pH of the water is in either place.

[ahuixotla]

@castingvaldes THEY LOVE MINERAL WATER

[MoniqueElizabeth0971]

where should we keep it? In refrigerator or on room temperature?

[castingvaldes]

@MoniqueElizabeth0971 - room temperature is best, as long as that is above 65 degrees. Below that they tend to slow down and can go dormant in the fridge.

[gekowet]

I have milk kefir but I want to try water kefir. I live in Costa Rica and don't find it here yet. Sugestions are welcome! Thank you in advance

[Sirhansome]

@gekowet My understand is that kifer can be used for either water or (raw) milk.

Simply provide the kifer grains with enough food (sugar in water, or milk) & they will thrive.

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[Samasnier]

@Sirhansome "Water kefir" (tibicos) and milk kefir are completely different cultures.

[Sirhansome]

@Samasnier YES! you are correct. Yet, I have found some people claiming to have converted milk kefir into water kefir.

Although my previous comment was over 2 months ago, I just got the nerve to try it myself & am currently experimenting with the water-to-milk kefir conversion.

The grains SEEM to be growing and developing the same "appearance" as milk kefir grains I have seen on videos.

4 successful days of delicious kefir yogurt & my kefir cheese will be ready tomorrow.

:{ jmg

[Sirhansome]

@Samasnier FYI, my attempt to convert the water kefir to milk has failed> After a week the kefir grains were reduced in size/number so I aborted the test.

:{ jmg

[DonnaLMiller]

@Sirhansome @gekowet water kefir and milk kefir are two different things completely and they each have different grains which are NOT interchangeable. Milk kefir grains have evolved to ferment mammal milk, whether cow, goat or sheep. Water kefir grains should not be used to ferment milk, they have evolved to ferment water-based liquids that contain sugar such as water with sugar (as in this video), fruit juice and coconut water.

[Sirhansome]

@DonnaLMiller Thanks.

I had heard of conversion & was eager to try (failed) but now I will just order some online.

:{ jmg

[totakeke]

Can I buy milk kefir like Lifeway from the store and use that to make water kefir?

[cocinademaria]

Hello, i'm trying to get water kefir but don't know were to get it specially in ontario, toronto, idon't know if u could help me...

[EcilopRus]

kefir is a rare product for usa ? in russia it can buy in any shop 26 rouble ~ 0.85 usd = 1 liter

[zjuliann]

Is there somewhere in Phoenix/Paradise Valley Arizona I can buy the water kefir grains? thank you so much

[castingvaldes]

@zjuliann - I am not familiar with any place there that sells them, but maybe you can post an ad that you are looking for some :)

[zjuliann]

I am deaf so i couldnt "hear" what you were saying. what was that brown (looks like a amber colored votive candle) that you put in the container? thank you so much

[ke6gwf]

That was "raw piloncillo sugar", Mexican Brown Sugar.

You can find it at Mexican markets, or use brown sugar or evaporated cane juice etc.

[castingvaldes]

@zjuliann - just as ke6gwf says here, the brown votive shaped thing I put into the container is mexican piloncillo sugar, though in some places it is also labeled as panocha (though that word will provoke a lot of snickers here since it is slang for female genitals also)

[Emunahgal]

I just got water kefir crystals two days ago. Why do you wash them???

[castingvaldes]

@Emunahgal

to remove sugar cane chaff that might be left from the raw piloncillo sugar (some brands have more than others) and to give the new batch a fresh start :) Also, if you are adding fruits or fruit nectars, to make sure there is no old bits of fiber there from them. I don't know for sure that it is essential each time, but my grains thrive and multiply well with this routine.

[johnlvs2run]

@castingvaldes

thank you for showing how you prepare water kefir.

you could drink the rinse water along with the water kefir.

i'm looking forward to trying the piloncillo mexican cane sugar.

[HampusTheCow]

... I feel stupid cause I've handled other stuff like it before but I usually don't care to boil the water I use wich I did this time, that was I guess what made me screw up

[HampusTheCow]

At what temperature does water kefir grains die? I recieved dydrated ones two days ago and put them in sugar water(with lemon slices) and they're still not moving. I did one mistake tho. I think the water might have been too warm. It was between hot and luke warm, perhaps 50 degrees Celsius(don't know haw much that is in Fahrenheit?) is a wild guess...

[castingvaldes]

@HampusTheCow

I am not sure at what temperature they die, but would not recommend using water that is warmer than the normal temperature of the human body - 37° degrees celsius or 98.6° F.) I've never used water at anything other than normal room temperature of my home which varies between 20°C/70°F - 28°C/82°F and the grains thrive.

[ossjzb]

50deg c = 122 F... you using that hot of water on your grains?... I would just buy spring water from the store and use it at room temp. Also,, IMO.. water grains take a while to Really get going.. doesnt mean they're not working if they are not moving.. just means they are not putting off as much gas.. thus the bounce up and down.. Dont be so concerned w/ them moving.. imo.. also i would use Turbinado sugar ( sugar in the raw).. seems to work best for me.. and Dried Organic Apricots.

[castingvaldes]

@HampusTheCow - I have always used bottled water (either spring water or regular bottled water) that is at room temperature. I've never used lemon slices. It is possible that the hot water affected them :( It is possible that they are okay, just need more time to come back to life. I hope they are better now!

[UptonGirl4]

@HampusTheCow I use citrus most of the time - organic so as not to introduce anything that would hurt the kefir. I've use lemons, limes and pink grapefruit. 50C is 122f (if my math is right) and 122f is hot enough to hurt the kefir.

Did you toss them and start over? Or did you give them some long-term care?

[PyramidHeadRox]

castingvaldes I have a question.

What would you say is easier to make, Milk Kefir and Water kefir? Also do both milk kefir and water kefir have the same benefits or do they not?

[castingvaldes]

I've never grown milk kefir cultures, so I honestly don't really know whether one is easier or not. They do have the same health benefits, though some sources say that water kefir is better for those who are lactose intolerant.

[lllogical]

i read articles on kefir, it says lactose intolerant people can drink it, since the bacteria actually eat away all the milk sugar (lactose) from the milk, it also breaks down the proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals, making the kefir highly bio-available. Although i guess you would have to let it cultivate longer for the process to happen.

But never tried water kefir before and want to get some, it looks really good and a lot less messier than milk kefir

[omgitsmannyb]

I have one quick question, can you use a plastic container to hold them in? Or does it have to be glass?

[castingvaldes]

It is much better to use glass which does not react with the culture. Some plastics are probably okay to use briefly, though I'm not really sure about storing them in them since plastics can give off chemicals.

[ROBINTOVAR]

Thank you for sharing your video, this is actually a great video and information about water Kefir you are providing us all.  About what to use or not, as long as you don't destroy or contaminate them it's all good. Natural ingredients do work best. Common sense in using good hygiene while going through the production process will show in the growth of healthy kefir.

[castingvaldes]

Thank you for writing! You are absolutely correct. :)

[bmwboogies]

Where do I get a start of the crystals for the water kefir. Can I use honey instead of the cane sugar. Is it as healthy as the milk kefir which I am now making. Can I use the milk kefir grains to make water kefir. Thankyou for you help

Becky

[castingvaldes]

Hi Becky, You have to get water kefir crystals from someone who is giving some away. Healthy grains multiply quickly and soon you have enough to give some away. The beverage they produce is as healthy as milk kefir, and helpful for the lactose intolerant. Honey has natural antibiotics which can kill or inhibit the kefir culture. Piloncillo contains essential minerals. Milk kefir can be adapted to water, though it takes a long time before it begins to thrive in water. All the best to you!

[iloveolivesyesido]

How come when I make mine it doesn't turn yellow? And how can you be use to know when they are ready, whats it suppose to taste like?

[castingvaldes]

The color of the drink/water depends on the color of piloncillo you use. The grains are actually a bacterial culture which eats sugar and excretes a small amount of alcohol and carbon dioxide which creates a lightly (1%) alcoholic, carbonated drink which tastes a bit like beer or the mexican drink "tepache."

[StarFlower99654]

I wonder if i can convert my milk kefir grains into water kefir grains? I was using them to make kefir for my dogs, as I dont want milk kefir, but if i can convert them, I would then use the kefir water. Any ideas?

[DonnaLMiller]

@StarFlower99654 No they won't convert well, you have to find water kefir grains.

[castingvaldes]

I completely agree about not using hands and for the exact reason you mention :) When I can I'll make a new, better video. ( one where I hopefully don't block the camera or drop the container LOL)

Sorry to take so long to respond - till just now I didn't notice I had questions waiting here.

[castingvaldes]

Any sugar could possibly be used, but one that is as unrefined as possible is always better - it contains trace minerals that are beneficial to the growth and health of the culture. I use mexican piloncillo cane sugar, (also called panocha) which is medium to dark brown in color, comes in a cone shape and is what the person who gave them to me was feeding it. It can generally be found in the mexican food section of your grocery store.. I would never recommend using white refined sugar.

[tono80]

Are you sure it's not called "panela" instead of "panocha"? "Phanocha" is actually a bad word...

[DonnaLMiller]

@tono80 I've used panela, it looks a bit different than the sugar used in the video (not as brown). I believe they are different types of sugar, but both would work well. Rapadura, raw cane sugar works well also.

[blackswan230]

can you use raw caster sugar? does it have to be white refine sugar??

[takforalt]

I would not use my hands to stir the Kefir. I'd think using clean technique would decrease the chance of a unwanted bacteria or yeasts getting in your brew. Nice video otherwise.

[Samasnier]

Very nice video, though a funnel might help with getting the kefir grains back into the jar. :)

[hairechest]

Lovely video!

[Mandy86lynn]

Does it take very long for the grains to grow?

[hdelicious]

Great video, very practical and informative. Thank you.

[marizmendi1656]

Esta interesante esto del kefir, he visto por ahi que tomar esto puede ser bueno para los calculos renales y para los problemas de mal aliento cronico, que sabes de esto?

[gerardoqs]

mi sobrina los toma y le ayudo mucho al riñon , yo me los tome hace dos dias y ya no siento la pesadez en el cuello ni el dolor de stress que se siente , lo del mal aliento ahi si no sabria decirte por q me acaban de quitar las anginas y con eso se me quito , yo creo que tambien ayuda

[PolloPiri]

mi abuelita se lo toma directo del frasco sin cernir, esta mal?

[tono80]

No es malo comerse los hongos directamente.

[ameliabedelia99]

wondering at 2:04 what has to be plastic (and why)? thanks for the video.

[tono80]

I've read that silver inhibits the fermentation of the yeast, they some people just do away with metal.

[castingvaldes]

of course - silver is used to purify (sterilize) water, which means it kills bacteria. When people use metal, they don't really know for sure what alloys are used - copper, zinc, iron, tin, etc. and each does react with water and acidic or carbonated liquids to one degree or another and can affect the grains. Definitely best to just use glass (most hygienic) and plastic.

[clarite1]

Thanks for the video, I have been making kefir for a while now but can't get it to multiply. After watching your video, I realise that maybe the juice I add to it is not sweet enough. I did not get on with the milk kefir at all as I did not like the taste and the juice kefir gets alcoholic pretty quick if I leave it out. Not easy to get it right but I will persevere!

[Mandy86lynn]

you can maybe try putting milk kefir grains into coconut milk too. thats vegan option :)

[clarite1]

I'm allergic to milk, nuts and cocunut amongs other things so kefir is good allround for my digestion. Unfortunately, I can't get it right and it either is too strong or too weak. Maybe due to the weather changing from 10C to 30C in a day lately!

[Mandy86lynn]

I saw on web search that some kefir growers use thermal bags or heating pads for fermenting but I think the water kefir grains need to breath. Are you allergic to seeds? I think there are recipes for sesame seed & sunflower seed milks, sesame seeds contain a lot of calcium, 100 grams of sesame seed has enough calcium for the daily reccomend dose.

[clarite1]

Hi, yes thanks, I am allergic to sesame seeds, don't know about sunflower seeds but I drink rice milk ok. Maybe I should try with that. My problem is that it goes alcolic very quickly or doesn't ferment enough. Is there a good a reliable way to tell when it is ready?

[Mandy86lynn]

I think with milk kefir grains, it gets bubbley, and with water kefir grains I think it becomes a darker color and I read if your put your ear next to the glass, it will sound kinda like breathing, but am not sure if it the same with water kefir grains :)

[tugbagaleri]

Bu arkadaş kefiri ne hala getirmiş varmı tercumesini yapan....

[bimbonena]

Gracias por la información.

Ya tengo mis Tibicos y los adoro!!!

Llevo un mes y medio tomándolos en ayunas todos los días.

Me tomo vaso y medio.

Tengo poco cabello, y justo donde perdí un mechón, me esta saliendo cabello nuevo y aparte se puso sedoso y brillante.

Mi ciclo menstrual mejoro mucho. Los dolores disminuyeron. Y lo mejor de todo es que estoy bajando de peso. Claro, hago ejercicio y una dieta sana.

Los Tíbicos te dan energía.

[HomesteadProvocateur]

I would like to get some of these guys!! Excellent!!

[HomesteadProvocateur]

You see, I have milk kefir, but I've noticed since reintroducing dairy into my diet after having avoided it for about a month, I'm having some reactions to it, mucous and stuff. If I had some water kefir grains, I could still get the probiotic drink without the milk component and just use my milk kefir in my recipes.

[mle89031]

Mi pregunta es! Que efecto tiene en mujeres embarasadas? Lo puede tomar?

Espero alguien me pueda contestar.

Gracias

[castingvaldes]

La verdad, eso no sé por seguro, he visto comentarios de que las mujeres embarazadas no deben tomar el agua de los tibicos, y otros que dicen que lo toma en forma mas diluida para reducir la proporción de alcohol que contiene. No soy doctor, y por eso te recomiendo que usted checa con tu doctor y seguir sus recomendaciones. Tambien es mi recomendación por cualqier persona con problemas hepaticas, u otra condición medica.

[GWOZ0Z0]

Where do you get the crystals?

[castingvaldes]

I got them in México from a friend who was given them by a naturist doctor in Guadalajara...they should not be sold, but are shared by people who have them which is both a humanitarian effort as well as a practical necessity - they multiply if you are taking care of them properly and you end up with more than you need. When we have enough to give away, we post a local ad for people who live close enough to us to come get them. We do not ship them. I'd ask a naturopath doctor in your area.

[kunachi2]

pues a mi no me funcionaron , por que despues de tomar el agua por 10 dias, mi digestion se ha empeorado, provocandome inflamacion y gases horribles.

[castingvaldes]

La primera semana tomando agua de los tibicos suele tener como consecuencia de limpieza del colon, algo bastante beneficial para tu salud. Sin embargo, no debe provocar malestar ni gases en particular, pero si tienes mucha material para mover (para ser discreto) que ha sido pegado, pues puede ser mas fuerte la reaccion. ¿Que tipo de dieta llevas? A mi esposo y yo nos mejoró la digestión, minimizó el gastritis crónica que sufrimos, desinflamó el estómago tambien

[carlos2004w]

hace falta hacer agujeritos en la tapa? seguro? y el limon? creia que el medio limon era imprescindible

[castingvaldes]

Gracias por tus preguntas! Leimos que los tíbicos necesitan aire, y que se puede cubrir el frasco con una servilleta de tela o papel, o filtro de cafe pero los llevabamos de viaje y buscamos una forma mas segura para taparlos, por ende ahi el frasco con tapa perforada. Nunca hemos agregado limón, pero manzana si, y produjo una bebida sabrosa pero normalmente no agregamos nada mas que el piloncillo. No es esencial agregrar un limón o otra fruta, a menos que quieres una bebida con ese sabor.

[pollakmatias]

thanks for the vid I love your voice ^^

[castingvaldes]

thank you!

[wingsout64]

I need some water kefir grains now. I already do milk kefir grains. I would love some healthy looking grains like yours.

[gaoyingvigoa]

very nice video. thanks for all the tips. it helps a lot for me. i thought before you have to melt the piloncillo, seems like the grains digestively melt them very fast.

[castingvaldes]

Thank you. Yes, the grains digest the piloncillo within a very short time of placing it in with the grains. Glad the video was helpful to you!

[avefreud]

en mi pueblo le dicen "tepache" al producto del Tibico, quiero decir que es un potente fermentador y que puede ser destilado y, así, conseguir alcohol o licor de Tibico.

[castingvaldes]

Es muy cierto, los tibicos producen una bebida fermentada, aunque despues de un dia la concentracion del alcohol es supuestamente solo 1 por ciento...no se hasta cuando sigue el proceso de fermentacion hasta que dejan de funcionar, pero hay mejores beneficios para la salud si lo tomes a menores concentraciones alcoholicas, como de 1 o 2 por ciento.

[skategoo]

how much piloncillo should i use to feed 4 tbs of water kefir?

[castingvaldes]

I would say about 1/8 of a cup, or half the size shown in this video

[sonic1685]

Thanks for uploading the video. I never knew they made tepache out of Water Kefir grains. I gotta get my hands on some Water Kefir Grains. Thanks

[castingvaldes]

You're wlecome!