{"product_id":"symbiota-water-kefir-kit-complete-kit-jar-lids-utensils-organic-sugar-and-culture","title":"Symbiota Water Kefir Kit Complete Kit - Jar, lids, utensils, organic sugar and culture","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eWhat is water kefir?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eWater kefir is a very easy-to-make fermented drink from culturing water. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eSymbiota offers complete kits that take all the guesswork out, all you need is water! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eWater kefir is rich in probiotics, has a delicate flavour and makes a great alternative for soda drinks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eWater kefir can be flavoured with fruits, spices and herbs, yielding a beautifully fizzy gut-healthy drink. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eWater kefir is a similar concept to other fermented beverages such as kombucha, but instead of having a SCOBY water kefir is fermented from water kefir culture also referred to as water kefir \"grains\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eWater kefir grains are small \"jelly-looking grains\" made up of bacteria and yeast.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eHow do I make water kefir?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThis kit supplies you with everything you need and is very easy for anyone to make. All you need is filtered or unchlorinated water. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eYou simply dissolve sugar in water, add your culture to the sweetened water and then leave it to ferment at room temperature for 24-72 hours  depending on the temperature. The warmer the temperature is, the faster  it will ferment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eThe ideal temperature for fermenting and culturing water kefir is  between 22 \u0026amp; 24 degrees Celcius, but it can still ferment between 18 and 26 degrees Celcius. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eWater kefir culture metabolizes the sugar and in turn, you are left  with fermented water kefir loaded with probiotic bacteria, minerals and vitamins- great for gut health!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eOnce your kefir is fermented, strain off the fermented liquid  (reserving your culture) add your choice of flavours to the fermented  kefir, bottle and leave it to sit at room temperature for another day or two. This will result in the flavours infusing and a fizzy drink. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eNow your reserved culture is ready to ferment the next lot of sugar water. Your water kefir culture will last a lifetime if cared for correctly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eWhat does my water kefir kit include?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e1L Symbiota Glass Jar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e3 Tbs active water kefir grains- enough to ferment 1L in 24hours or  you can choose dried water kefir culture if you do not plan to ferment  your kefir soon after receiving it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eWater Kefir Food (organic sugar mix to support health grains)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e1 Stainless steel lid (does not rust unlike metal lids)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e1 Stainless steel strainer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eElasticated cotton top\/lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eInstructions, recipe and ongoing support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Symbiota","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43808855785731,"sku":"SYM022","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/5334\/1699\/products\/SYM022.jpg?v=1678758837","url":"https:\/\/cold-coffee-retail-cookware.myshopify.com\/products\/symbiota-water-kefir-kit-complete-kit-jar-lids-utensils-organic-sugar-and-culture","provider":"Cookware","version":"1.0","type":"link"}