Water kefir is the vegan cousin of milk kefir and the caffeine-free alternative to kombucha. These live cultures can be used again and again to create refreshing, naturally fizzy probiotic drinks at home.
Easy to make and endlessly versatile, water kefir is a great way to support gut health while creating delicious homemade sodas, fruit ferments, and flavoured drinks.
How does it taste like?
Water kefir has a mildly sweet, slightly tart and refreshing taste similar to a very light, non-alcoholic cider. It is much less acidic and "funky" than kombucha and is naturally caffeine-free.
The exact flavour profile changes and depends on how you ferment it. Because the plain base (1st fermentation with grains) is relatively neutral, it easily takes on whatever flavors you add to it. Many people bottle the plain kefir with fruit, juice, or herbs (2nd fermentation without the grains) for another 1–2 days. This adds natural fruity flavors and creates a fizzy, soda-like sparkle.
Fresh or dried grains — which should I choose?
Both work equally well, so it really comes down to personal preference.
Our dried grains rehydrate quickly and easily — 1 Tbsp of dried grains becomes approximately 3 Tbsp of active hydrated grains within 24 hours and can be used immediately to brew kefir, just like the fresh grains.
Dried grains are especially suitable for:
- Rural deliveries
- Shipping delays
- Gifts
- Long-term storage
They are shelf stable for up to 6 months before needing hydration and feeding.
Fresh grains are already fully hydrated and active, therefore they will need feeding soon after arrival.
Please note:
- Fresh grains are shipped at the beginning of each week
- Dried grains are shipped daily
Why choose our grains?
- Fed exclusively with certified organic ingredients
- Cultured using filtered spring water
- Produced and packed in a certified kitchen
- Grown by experienced kefir brewers with years of hands-on expertise
With proper care, your grains can last indefinitely.
What you will receive
Via CourierPost
- 3 Tbsp fresh OR 1 Tbsp dried organic water kefir grains (please choose above)
- Enough to brew approximately 1 litre of probiotic water kefir every 48 hours
Via email
- Our comprehensive 20-page Water Kefir eGuide filled with instructions, recipes, troubleshooting tips, and FAQs
Please look for an email with the subject line: [KoruKai Herb Farm] Files available for your order
- Ongoing email support if you need help getting started or maintaining your grains
Making water kefir is simple, rewarding, and beginner-friendly — and we are here to help you succeed.
Shipping Info
- Dried grains ship every day
- Fresh grains ship every Monday (or Tuesday after a public holiday)
- Pickup is available from Pigeon Bay — contact [email protected] to arrange collection
If you live at a rural address, please select rural delivery at checkout to avoid delays. We recommend dried grains for rural deliveries as they travel exceptionally well.
