Water Kefir SCOBY
There is a history of sharing these cultures - kind of like storytelling.
It feels better to give them away as they aren't the kind of thing that should be out in the world 'for sale'. Initially, we gave them freely, but that encouraged people to take too many, and in turn have too many to care for, and then quit!
So now, we think of ourselves as custodians of these cultures, and that's what you pay for - as well as the privilege to take care of some yourself. Whilst we move, and take a break - then wait for new kitchen approval - we recommend you get your cultures from our friends around the world. Take a look at the LIVE CULTURES page. You can come to a workshop to get ours from us - in real life. x
We care for our water kefir grains with Olinda spring water, organic raw sugar, organic dates, and blackstrap molasses. These grains are part of our own homemade water kefir recipe right up until the moment they are pulled from the vat to be packaged for you. Upon arrival, you've got yourself some ready-to-ferment kefir that tastes incredible, and works wonders for your gut health and immunity.
Fresh:
We send about a quarter cup - enough to start a 2-litre probiotic ferment - with complete instructions for your scoby and first batch. It would be best if you began to your brew as soon as you can. If all goes well, you will have a brew ready within 3 days of receiving them.
Dry:
No matter where you are, we can send these to you. Water Kefir grains do so well with dehydration and can stay stashed away in a drawer until you're ready, making them a perfect present. When you are ready to use them, it will take a few days, maybe even a week, to wake them up.
They come with a recipe - but we have some on this site here, and how to brew here so you can get into it while you wait for your grains.
Get the book to go with the grains for an even better present, (in our opinion).
Our grains are rich in healthy bacteria and come with a kefir water recipe. We also have a water kefir recipe on our site so you can prepare your grains. In our opinion, get the book to go with the grains for an even better present.
Each delivery contains 5-10g of dried grains - The Fermentary's own brewed kefir SCOBY, pulled straight from the vat and dehydrated- and an illustrated recipe card by Lyndsey Knight.