Kefir and Kombucha

[mu2bdriver]

I don't know if this belongs in the Survival or OT forum, but does anyone brew either?

I was making kombucha by the barrel a while back until I got bored with it. I'm thinking about milk kefir now. Anyone brew it? Have a source for the best grains? Any other tips that you wish you found out beforehand?

Thanks in advance.

 

[cmcgraw2]

I bought some kefir grains here that work. Instructions are in the package -

Milk Kefir Grains

Genuine kefir has been made traditionally for hundreds of years, and is not the same as commercial or powder starter kefir. You will find it has a superior flavor, more health benefits and greater flexibility - allowing you to choose your own milk, your own flavors and your own amount each...

www.yemoos.com

 

[mu2bdriver]

I bought some kefir grains here that work. Instructions are in the package -

Milk Kefir Grains

Genuine kefir has been made traditionally for hundreds of years, and is not the same as commercial or powder starter kefir. You will find it has a superior flavor, more health benefits and greater flexibility - allowing you to choose your own milk, your own flavors and your own amount each...

www.yemoos.com

Cool. Thanks. Just ordered from them.

 

[Marty McFly]

I make kefir. Super easy. The plain stuff from the store doesn't taste the same as real but it's okay in a pinch

 

[mu2bdriver]

Anyone using raw milk or sticking with the regular stuff?

 

[Steve600]

Anyone using raw milk or sticking with the regular stuff?

I have used both and couldn’t tell the difference. But I stopped using raw milk because it is a lot more expensive compared to pasteurized commercial milk.

 

[DarthRevan]

Mother in law used to make both. Was a little harder in the winter due to the house being colder but was usually made a lot between April and October.

 

[Steve600]

Mother in law used to make both. Was a little harder in the winter due to the house being colder but was usually made a lot between April and October.

I have a pellet stove I run all winter. My wife sets the jars on top where it is warm while making it.

 

[mu2bdriver]

I bought some kefir grains here that work. Instructions are in the package -

Milk Kefir Grains

Genuine kefir has been made traditionally for hundreds of years, and is not the same as commercial or powder starter kefir. You will find it has a superior flavor, more health benefits and greater flexibility - allowing you to choose your own milk, your own flavors and your own amount each...

www.yemoos.com

Great shipping, packaging, and service from them. Thank you for the recommendation.

Mother in law used to make both. Was a little harder in the winter due to the house being colder but was usually made a lot between April and October.

It's funny you mention that. I've been making it for about a week and the last two days the grains have really exploded in volume. I don't know if that's a factor of them getting acclimated to their new routine or the warmer weather we've been having.

 

[DarthRevan]

They excel in 60+ weather.

 

[peterk123]

Reviving this one. I'm trying to make my first kombucha. How do I know when the first fermentation is ready?

 

[peterk123]

Second batch much better. Used one of those plant heating pads to help create the bacterial freak.