FLAVORING WATER KEFIR

HERBAL INFUSIONS

Infuse your strained, fermented water kefir with fresh or dried herbs & spices. When using denser spices, coarsely grind to release their aromatics. Experiment with flavors of ginger, hibiscus, cinnamon, vanilla bean and more! Infuse with fermented Water Kefir for 1-2 days in a jar with a loose lid. Strain and bottle.

• Hibiscus & Rose Hip Infusion Blend

• Chai Spice Infusion Blend

• Elderberry, Elderflower & Ginger Infusion Blend

• Lavender, Chamomile & Elderflower Blend

FRUIT INFUSION

Blend your strained, fermented water kefir with tart fruit juice like lemon, lime, grapefruit or pomegranate with fermented Water Kefir to taste, then bottle. Start with 1 tbsp of juice per quart.

DECOCTIONS & TISANES

Blend your strained, fermented water kefir with a prepared herbal tea like elderberry, dandelion root, sassafras, turmeric, or ginger. Simmer roots, herbs, barks & dried spices in enough water to cover for 20-40 minutes. Let cool, strain and blend with fermented Water Kefir to taste, then bottle. Start with 1 part herbal tea to 3 parts Water Kefir. Try our Elderberry Water Kefir Soda Recipe!

Once flavored, follow our Guide on Bottling & Carbonation.