How to Make Fizzy Coconut & Water Kefir from Kefir Grains (Probiotic Drink)

[@adimeter]

I love how you explain your every move. Being a novice, this can look slightly complicated. Thank you so much.

[@therawchef]

Glad you like it :)

[@h.chappelle2720]

I was able to carbonate it in the fridge with using several layers of cheese cloth over the top with a rubber band to secure it, and leave it like that overnight, I did not have to put a full cover and burp it. My second batch came out great--I used a black cherry juice with the Kefir I made, the black cherry juice was from the health food section of a store, that was just black cherry and filtered water. It came out like black cherry fizzy soda--the water Kefir soda definitely tastes much better than regular soda.

[@GOzoRAW]

I’ve watched a lot of videos on how to do my first batch of water kefir (and especially coconut water kefir), and yours is without doubt the best and most clearly explained. Thank you Russell 🙏🏽

[@Sbannmarie298]

Oh cool to hear. Going to make it

[@scrollfinger]

FYI, cut the bottom half of a 1 gallon plastic distilled water jug; and you have a huge funnel. Then you can pour from large bowls like he uses here, and you won't spill a drop. Is something to actually use them for.

[@myboozjee]

I make milk kefir a lot but now I'm ready to try the water kefir. These drinks look so delicious and you explained the process very well. Thank you!

[@nathalypablo2683]

This is gold! Thank you so much! You're a good teacher btw. :) Very calming~

[@mummaquinn]

Hi! I am new to all this and choose your video as it is the best one I could find. Thank you very much for this. I have followed your instructions and made some fab Kefir! Did each of the recipes in your video and they all worked great! Thank you soooooo much! I am no longer scared of the process and ....love it!! :-)

[@farmerdude3578]

This is the best video on kefir. Adding fruit juices is key. It's a great tasting heathy drink. Something we all need in today. Thanks

[@lltllt7425]

Super. I’ve taken your classes since 2013 or so and really have learned a lot from you. Cheeses, chocolates and a wonderful bread recipe that I think I’ll make tomorrow. Use to drink kombucha but stopped due to too much sugar, so know thought I’d make juice or water kefir and found your video on how to make it best. So glad I did. Thanks for the great instructions. Keep up the good work product and helping people.just sub-ed and will go download the recipe to make tomorrow. Order the water kefir granules and this should be fun.

[@therawchef]

Amazing!! Let us know how you get on :)

[@MintNHoney]

I've read that filtered water was okay to use as well though I must admit I love the taste of spring water that I can get from a store.

[@carlbibben7475]

this is fantastic. clear and concise. thanks a lot man. subbed

[@therawchef]

Thank you! :)

[@flo9]

I wanted to say the same thing. All other videos I have found don't clearly explain why you're doing things and how to know when it's done etc. It's really cold here so it's taking longer than the usual 48 hours. But now I know what to look out for, thanks!

[@marianafragelli8102]

Very well explain, clear and organized. Thank you.

[@thunderstorminmyblood3705]

Amazing video! All the other "how-to" guides out there were confusing but yours was very clear and inspiring! Can't wait to start making my own kefir drinks!

[@therawchef]

Great! Thanks so much for stopping by :)

[@claytonholton2749]

You won me over buddy your the best so far! Keep up the videos love to see the numerous ways to spice up your health in our old age!

[@yazmincolon3129]

I like how you explained all this in details. Blessings.

[@CloudyWishes]

+TheRawChef Very clear instruction, appreciate the time spent on the finer details others often miss when explaining . Thank you

[@therawchef]

:)

[@ProphetiaPortia_]

Thank you. I appreciate your details of principles of foods, nutrients, combinations and utensils.

[@gailpaulics5504]

I tend to burp the flip top bottles once a day even in the fridge as I have had one explode and if any of us had been in the kitchen at the time it could well have killed us. Other than that I love the kefir water and do many different mixes with different fruits and put ginger in most of them. So good.

[@mariamegrebart]

coconut kefir with pineapple juice would make an awesome pina-colada kefir I'm thinking!

[@farmerdude3578]

Maria Megre put in a little rum and call it a day.

[@TNUni167]

I've made that mix, gf loves it. Has to be with coconut cream.

[@jasminpayes6904]

Life Connoisseur did you add the coconut cream in the second fermentation? And how much did you add?

[@jojoquinn2]

You can also dry your grains and store them in containers dry. I have some I’ve stored for years this way!

[@h.chappelle2720]

Thanks for the information.

[@teresagiansante950]

Hi had seen other videos on kefir and kombucha. I loved your explanation

[@ClauCuartas]

Lovely advice on how to make water kefir drinks, well explained, everything you need to know to start brewing your own. Thanks a lot :)

[@findingmyrootswoolmarketms]

10 years later and this is the best water kéfir tutorial I’ve watched. ❤

[@tubassee]

I love the way the Kefir Water made with sugar and molasses tastes! I like to put fresh mint from the garden in it. It bothered my stomach a little at first, but now I drink a big glass of it every night. I'm ready to try the soda recipes. Thanks for the informative video!

[@GaiaPrincipleHealth]

I really like how simple you make this... Thank you for such a good video! I'm starting to launch my new business as a health coach and will share this with all my clients!

[@griffcollins3019]

Great technique, first Water Kiefer Video that I have really understood And, really absorbed all the information thank you🙏👌 can’t wait to give it a try

[@h.chappelle2720]

Lately, I discovered that using a paper coffee filter that is barrel shaped, and putting that in a sieve and turning that upside down and on top of Water Kefir in a mid-size glass pitcher works better than cheese cloth. The fizz is smoother. I made accidentally a great vodka-grapefruit tasting soda using organic lemons, limes, tangerines, pomegranate powder and ginger, pink salt and aluminum free baking soda, and magnesium powder (with raspberry lime flavors) in the second ferment. In the first ferment, I used organic honey and agave (pasteurized them) and organic sugar with pink salt and aluminum free baking soda, and organic lemons, ginger, garlic, pink salt and fermented for seven days until there was no sweetness left. Water Kefir is amazing. It is just great the different flavors one can obtain. It does not take long to prepare the ingredients. I wash and cut my organic fruit and put them in a freezer to use later in the ferments.

[@carinavansteenbergen8324]

really intresting and a guy who´s pleasant to listen to

[@rogerbuck3585]

First time i drank my home made Kefir it was like a after it kicked in i felt better than i have for a long time and now my second batch is done ill be enjoying that but i must say those grains multiply fast and now my third batch will yield 3 gallons so i wont be running out now unless i stop making it and that wont happen any time soon .I will be experimenting with the (Chaga from the birch tree) in it or lemon grass for even better health benefits .Let your drink be your medicine and this is great medicine .

[@AleksaPopovic-gx8xc]

What do i do with grains when i finished with making some of this drinks?

[@michellebarkman2301]

Thank you I am starting this as soon a I receive my grains. And you made it so much easier for me to understand. I was worried since I was fermenting some thing LOL.. Thank you again..

[@therawchef]

Thanks, Michelle :)

[@fabijazmine5452]

Thank you so much for this video. I appreciate that your instructions, both in your video and your link, are so clear, helpful and informative. Moreover, it's great you outlined grain replenishment and both the first and second stage and fermentation. Thanks!

[@marthaarnold6763]

I made mine also with blueberries. Yummy!

[@nathalypablo2683]

I like your style of teaching! Thank you~

[@ordinaryguy6869]

Thank you so much for this great how-to video. You are an excellent teacher!

[@therawchef]

Thanks! :)

[@SuperHipmama]

Thank you! This is my first attempt at fermenting and like you said in your video, I am very nervous dealing with live grains. The whole concept just awes me. Love your video. Thanks again. Can't wait to learn more from you.

[@kyliepattnaik6068]

Hi Russell. Thanks for a great video. I'm just starting out with making Kefir and it was just what I was looking for. I've noticed some other videos say there is a risk of the bottled exploding during the second ferment, if you don't release the gas daily, but you find leaving it 2 days with no release is ok. Is this because you use the bottles with the rubber seals?

[@h.chappelle2720]

Thanks a lot for posting. Thanks for the tip about adding 1/4 teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). I have not seen that in most other information about making water kefir. I am using aluminum free baking soda.

[@herbalcat]

So much great information and ideas!! Thanks!

[@geose18]

Just got my kefir today and watchung thus video gave me more ideas beside making water kefir. Nicely done!

[@spaceshipper2for71]

Thanks very much!! I'm now ready to make my very first batch of fizzy coconut kefir. I'm gonna go for the more rewarding 2-stage process ;)

[@therawchef]

:)

[@ginalai5401]

Thanks Raw chef

[@kaunas888]

This is one of the most detailed videos on the topic so thanks.

[@therawchef]

Wonderful! Thanks for stopping by :)

[@rjvnz]

Best video on making kefir! super informative and detailed. Thanks so much for making this video!

[@addisontewharetoi6843]

Very good presentation to have prepared bottles ready to go and good clear explanations...thank you.

[@penn6173]

Just passing by! Good tip for storing your water kefir grains, place them in a glass or likewise container with a lid. Rinse your grains with water and a strainer, then place in your container. Close the lid and leave them on the bottom shelf of the fridge. The grains can stay for two weeks, and remain healthy. They could stay for a month, but by then they'll need some help coming back to life. I've done this and had no problems at all. Also saves sugar and water for when I actually want to make kefir

[@therawchef]

Thanks for the tip :)

[@Kamal-xq3cx]

THAT IS A FULL WELL EXPLAINATION AND ILLUSTRATION. THANKS

[@therawchef]

Thanks, Kamal!

[@benjaminljcattana76]

Awesome video man thankyou, Super healthy for one's gut health, very good. You got a good vibe about you ♾️ May Light, Love and Wisdom be with all 🙏💚🧙‍♂️

[@iowelots]

thank you I like the way you explain I love the idea of coconut water😉

[@Book_beans]

This video is brilliant. Very informative, thank you!

[@luisamedina1]

Just wanted to thank you for your video. Good energy throughout. Good flow!

[@therawchef]

Thanks :)

[@SoundlessLament]

I am going to try this again! My last batch died, I think, from neglect. Thank you Russell james.

[@frances852]

Thanks. Loved your video. I have been making milk kefir and water kefir using either lemon or limes, but now i know how to make them fizz.Thanks very much.

[@litestreamer]

Thanks Russell -Am going to try this. BTW I like the faint background music - does not take away from your presentation!

[@therawchef]

Thanks for your comments, I appreciate it :)

[@eefonglee]

Thank you for this very comprehensive tutorial.

[@therawchef]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@indira.r]

Great clear explanation. Thank you!

[@calebnapper2554]

Very informative video, Looking forward to your other videos. But first can i buy your kefir grains ^_^ also can this really help get rid of thrush and candida? I have searched high and low for a good video on how to make kefir and you definitely are the best i've found.

[@VanLe-ex8hr]

Loved your method, easy to follow. Thanks for sharing

[@jennawall7124]

Very informative video. Out of curiosity, when I am switching from molasses/sugar mixture to the coconut water, do i need to rinse the kefir grains? A friend gave me this last week and I am not a huge fan of the taste and would prefer coconut water. Thanks!!

[@oranbilsen7035]

Very helpful. I'm chopping ginger, right now!

[@neusagoncalves9194]

Love this video! Very professional presentation and clear explanation! Excellent job!

[@therawchef]

Thanks! Glad you found it useful

[@stemack1975]

subcribed your vids are very well researched the best I have seen Bravo

[@worship850]

Can I add my dry fruits, ginger or anything right from the first stage....what is safe to add? do I really need to add pink salt to give the grains minerals? what's best to add? egg shells?

[@ElanSunStarPhotographyHawaii]

I have been 100% raw for over 45 years. I have in tha tperiod opened over 100,000 coconuts and in the past 30 years ost of that water has been mixed with probiotics such as this.

[@cathy_liu]

thank you for your nice video! this is a kefir fans from HK!!! my kefir is not growing up to 50% more.... but the sugar water gives bubble, so i know my kefir is working. may be the Florine in water is too much, so kefir is not happy. HK kefir friends tell me to use plain water to store kefir in refrigerator, let kefir hungry. i tried.... not working, kefir not grow up many many. now i am going to try coconut water and sugar water to alternate feed kefir, see if this way can make keir happy and grow up! thanks for the video again and teach me this method make kefir.

[@marcopolo3001]

Yes you should try coconut water. Its good to also blend the coconut meat in order to give the kefir even more, I am assuming you bought whole coconuts? But if not you can also use molasses (sugar cane syrup) and filtered water for better results. Put the kefir in the dark to ferment. Good luck.

[@marcopolo3001]

D Leo You might have a point, but remember coconut milk is nothing like cow milk. So its dubious whether milk kefir grains would really apply here.

[@cathy_liu]

Marco Polo i put my kefir grains into water and kept in refrigerator for a month, after that i used sugar water to feed them, it grows up, but become very tiny grains.....

[@marcopolo3001]

***** you can also use sugar cane molasses, that is even more nutritious to the kefir grains. They love the sugar dense molasses alot more than plain sugar or even raw sugar. Try it out.

[@zingiberae]

D Leo Tebicos water kefir can ferment nut milks just as well as Caucasian milk kefir. The SCOBYs are fermenting the sugar carbohydrates which is present in nut milks. Tebicos water kefir comes from cacti but it may work in some milk too. And vise versa Caucasian milk kefir comes from real milk but can work with nut milks although maybe not forever.

[@tin6219]

Very clear explanation.

[@shestudios]

I understand it now. Thank you for this well produced, detailed video.

[@Thisisit120]

Do you think that the grains could be freeze dried and still be viable?And if you just want to freeze them what would be the steps to do that?Also the exact step-by-step to bring them back to life after you bring them out of the freezer. I really enjoyed watching your video full of useful information. I just had a few questions LOL.

[@therawchef]

Yes you can certainly freeze them. Put them in a glass container (no liquid) to freeze. Bringing them back to life is easy too; just go 3 to 5 round of making kefir (the stage 1 part) until you get a good batch.

[@Roxie7676]

Thank you! I came home to day and one exploded when I lifted the lid I thought slowly, I guess it takes some practice. Thank you for getting back to me.

[@therawchef]

If they're still in grain form after 4 months, you have a good chance of them being good to go still. I would try them out in the water, molasses and coconut sugar mix and see if they grow. Usually when they die, they will just dissolve to nothing.

[@vizii8111]

Would drink it if they died?

[@VeronicaGonzalez-kd5vd]

Great information to detail. I loved all the ideas. Thanks!

[@louchiasson]

Great video! Would love to see more Kefir based recipes :)

[@mauricegagne258]

Very interesting and informative thanks for all the ideas I am going to try it today :)

[@therawchef]

Thanks, Maurice :)

[@lukespaulding1946]

great video, thank you! Side note on the molasses, you can heat a cup of water and dissolve the molasses into that, then introduce that mix to your full jar. That way your full mix stays at room temp so you don't burn your culture and you also don't have to wait 30 min for the molasses to incorporate ^_^

[@sandiv6145]

But then it wouldn't be 'raw'.

[@blissfulbaboon]

Excellent video ! 👍 Thank you so much for making it.

[@SuperHipmama]

Thank you so much! I'll give it another go. I guess I am concern about the alcohol part if I let it ferment too much. I am willing to experiment with my next batch. Thanks again for your time replying to my post, Russell.

[@Sheenasalesthriftytreasures]

Excellent video I love coconut 🥥 new friend great video 🇺🇸 ❤️

[@Lovele13]

Hello great video!!! just wanted to know can you just eat the kefir and get the same benefits? I'm a diabetic and those drinks would be to sweet for me to drink and i just want to stay away from sweet drinks....

[@JanColdwater]

Excellent video! Thank You! Do you know how Kefir Grains are initially made? I am so curious!

[@therawchef]

No one really knows. They've got this legend about being a 'gift from the gods'

[@atrasdostesourosdedeus9882]

+The Raw Chef It is made with brow rice in a half bamboo. Does it has to place in a florest for 40 days, some grains will appear after 40 days.

[@paulinashows]

+Jan Coldwater from Mexican cactus

[@l.j.landseibert3388]

Thank you! Great ideas for additions, I'm really liking the coconut and orange one.

[@Freckle62]

Hi Russell, really enjoyed this video. I love it because it is so clear and straight forward. I have one question: I have just received ordered some dehydrated kefir grains. How do I get them started? thank you in advance for your help.

[@thatgirljo2119]

thank you for such a detailed video. I am new to trying this out and your video helped with understanding to how to aspect. thanks again!

[@voolala7]

BEST VIDEO EVER about water kefir! Thank you so much, I feel a lot more hopeful about making them now :) (one question though, my water kefir started to have strange mucus-like substance floating IN the water suspended... would you know why / how to prevent that? I use a ratio of 250ml bottled mineral water to 1 Tbsp of grains to 1 Tbsp of sugar - 3/4 unrefined brown sugar + 1/4 muscovado molasses)

[@joyceparkes2678]

Thank you! Awaiting my grains in the post. I’m gasping for any one of your drinks😊

[@therawchef]

Let us know how it goes :)

[@joyceparkes2678]

Loving it hon.. my body sings

[@vickiepowers5758]

Great Job Chief!!!

[@Natasha-uy1dl]

Simply stunning tips! Thank you so much for sharing. I've subscribed to your channel straight away. xxxx

[@therawchef]

Thanks!

[@15JohnstBrenda]

Very informative video thank you :)

[@therawchef]

Thanks for stopping by, Brenda :)

[@carojprice]

Thanks for using coconut sugar. :)

[@wildcurls4206]

Quick question, how much coconut sugar did you add when you were doing the "get your grains to grow" demo? I would guess about 1/4 to 1/3 of a cup? Thanks, in advance!

[@jadewarnecke9432]

Equal amounts sugar and kefir grains!!

[@therawchef]

There's many different ways to make kefir, and some people use lemon to regulate Ph, but the bicarb does that. Adding some figs will add sugar, but that's not needed with the coconut sugar being in there.

[@MsLindy57]

Thank you for the wonderful tutorial. It’s been the best one I’ve found so far! I do have a question regarding the grains. I have grains in the refrigerator, do I rinse and add to the first ferment or just spoon out the amount I need and add …? I’m totally new to water kefir and trying to understand before I make it.

[@therawchef]

I'm not sure I understand you correctly, but I think you're asking if you can take a small amount of grains from a large amount you have in the fridge? If so, yes for sure. You don't add them to the first ferment, you add them to water to start the first ferment. If that doesn't answer your question please feel free to follow up.

[@LeicesterVeggieSue]

Hi Great video thanks. You might be interested to know that I now use the strained kefir after the first ferment to make raw cashew cheese.

[@therawchef]

That's great!

[@parshiolux]

thank you so much.. i finally understand about Kefir after watching your video (",) and it is fun to watch too (",) many best wishes for you..

[@lissettewalls5556]

Thank you, great ideas.

[@therawchef]

Thanks, Veronica :)

[@therawchef]

Yes, if you're in a hotter area, it will definitely get fizzier quicker. You just have to burp it a few times a day and make sure you release the lid slowly :)

[@bestcrossroad]

❤️❤️❤️ thank you for a very succinct, informative and direct to the point video. And thank you for pronouncing kuh-fear as the dictionary indicated... everyone else I hear pronounced it like Sutherland’s 1st name. God bless you.🙏

[@therawchef]

Thanks, Tess :)

[@melissahouse1296]

God i wish id clicked on this video first.. finally... clear simple & informative thanks!!

[@therawchef]

Thanks, Melissa :)

[@melissahouse1296]

No worries. btw with regards to re feeding coconut water kefir grains; if you cant get coconut or rapadura sugar would raw or brown sugar be okay? ps im not raw vegan at all but i do eat alot of raw veg & have found your videos are great for inspiration & adapting to suit my primal/ paleo diet. Very pro vids ; )

[@stephenshort8113]

Hi .... after the 2nd fermentation when it gets carbonated how long do you have to burp the bottlles ..... does it become more stable after x days of burping?

[@JanColdwater]

So excited! I just ordered Kefir Grains!

[@SarahW1009]

Do you need to sterilise your bottles before you fill them up?