Not for human consumption.
Fresh or Dried Milk Kefir Grains – Which Should I Choose?
Both fresh and dried milk kefir grains will make probiotic kefir, but each option suits different needs.
Dried Milk Kefir Grains are ideal if you’d like flexibility. They are shelf-stable for months without feeding. Once rehydrated, they usually become active within 2–3 days, and kefir can typically be used within that time.
Fresh Milk Kefir Grains are actively growing and already feeding in milk. They should be fed as soon as they arrive for best results. They begin producing kefir within 2–3 days, though it may take up to a week for them to consistently produce a thick, creamy kefir as they adjust to their new environment.
Our Grains Are Truly Active
Our grains are continuously cultured in certified organic milk 24/7. They are never refrigerated or placed into dormancy, which means they are vibrant, active, and multiplying all the time.
What You Will Receive
Via CourierPost:
- 1 portion of organic milk kefir grains
- Enough grains to culture 1 cup of milk every 24 hours
- Grains that can multiply to culture 1–10 litres within a short time under good care
- Basic instructions to get started
Via Email:
- Our 17-page Milk Kefir eGuide with detailed instructions and tips. Please look for an email with the subject line: [KoruKai Herb Farm] Files available for your order
- Email support during your first 2 weeks if you need help getting started
What You’ll Need
- Wide-mouth glass jar or container
- Fresh dairy milk (cow, goat, or sheep milk)
- Strainer (plastic or stainless steel)
- Thermometer (helpful but optional)
- Our Milk Kefir Kit contains all of the above essentials, except the milk
Shipping Information
We successfully ship throughout New Zealand—from the far north to the deep south, including rural addresses and PO Boxes.
Fresh kefir grains are dispatched every Monday (or Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday). Orders must be paid by 4pm Saturday to be included in Monday’s shipment.
Collection from the farm on Banks Peninsula is also available (select “Collection” at checkout).
If your address is rural, please choose rural delivery to avoid delays.
More About Milk Kefir
Milk kefir originates from the Caucasus Mountains, where it gained a reputation as an “elixir of long life” and traditional wellness tonic.
Kefir grains are living cultures made up of beneficial bacteria and yeasts held together in a soft, gelatinous structure. Despite the name, they contain no actual grain. They are called “grains” simply because of their small, clustered appearance.
When added to milk, the cultures feed on lactose, fermenting the milk into tangy, probiotic-rich kefir while growing and multiplying at the same time.
Why People Love Homemade Milk Kefir
- Rich in beneficial probiotics
- Cost-effective and reusable
- Fresh kefir made daily
- Easy to maintain and endlessly renewable
