Water Kefir

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 L spring water
•  1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water kefir grains
• 1 dried apricot or fig (optional)
• Pinch salt, pinch bicarb (optional)
• Lemon peel (optional)

Second Ferment Ideas

• Orange and turmeric
• Strawberries and basil
• Ginger
• Apple
• Lemon
• Mint

METHOD:

1. Boil 1L of spring water and pour it over the sugar to dissolve, place aside to cool.
2. Once cool, pour the sugar water in to a jar with all the other ingredients.
3. Cover the jar with a breathable material and secure it in place.
4. Leave on your bench for 24-48 hours.
5. The apricot should rise and float.
6. Pour off the liquid into a narrow neck flip top bottle and add your secondary ferment flavours.
7. Seal the bottle and leave on your bench for another 24hours then transfer to the fridge.