Are you bored of sticking to plain water and searching for delicious and hydrating beverages? Look no further than water kefir!
Packed with probiotics and bursting with flavour, water kefir is a fantastic base for creating refreshing drinks that will keep you cool and refreshed on hot summer days.
1. Refreshing blend of peaches, ginger and water kefir in every sip
This invigorating and simple to make recipe offers a refreshing twist to your regular water kefir, providing a burst of flavour that will leave you feeling satisfied and rejuvenated.
Ginger is a fantastic addition to water kefir, making it a true healing bomb. This powerful combination of kefir, ginger, and peaches not only provides a refreshing and delicious drink but also offers a range of health benefits.
Ginger is thought to help the body absorb nutrients, act as an anti-inflammatory and antiviral agent, and boost the immune system. Consumption of ginger is also thought to have positive effects in reducing the risk of diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. It is thought to relieve irritated digestive tracts, stimulate saliva and bile secretion and inhibit abdominal cramps. It can also have a beneficial effect on nausea.
Peaches also help to stimulate digestion, prevent congestion and cleanse the kidneys and bladder. They also contain vitamin A, which helps to maintain healthy skin.
For this recipe you will need:
600ml water kefir
half peach, peeled, sliced
1 tsp dried ginger in pieces or fresh grated ginger
2 tbsp cane sugar/honey/coconut sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
Add water kefir in a Kefirko jar. Dissolve in cane sugar. Add all the other ingredients. Seal the jar lid tight and let it ferment and carbonate for 24 hours.
Strain in a bottle and transfer it in the fridge to chill before serving. Enjoy the invigorating combination of juicy peaches, zesty ginger, and tangy lemon in this refreshing homemade probiotic drink.
2. Cool and Quenching, Hibiscus Water Kefir Iced Tea Recipe
Stay refreshed with Hibiscus Water Kefir Iced Tea. Delicious, probiotic-rich drink that combines hibiscus flavours with the goodness of water kefir.
Ingredients:
600ml water
30g water kefir grains
2 tbsp dried hibiscus petals
2 tbsp cane sugar/honey/coconut sugar
fresh mint leaves
ice
Bring water to boil and add the dried hibiscus petals. Let the hibiscus steep in the hot water for about 10-15 minutes. Strain the hibiscus infusion and discard the petals. Stir in the organic cane sugar until dissolved. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature. In a Kefirko jar, combine the hibiscus tea and water kefir grains. Cover the jar and let it ferment at room temperature for 24-48 ur, until desired flavour and carbonation level is reached. Once ready, strain out the water kefir grains and transfer the hibiscus water kefir to the refrigerator to chill.
Serve the Hibiscus Water Kefir Iced Tea over ice cubes, garnished with fresh mint leaves.
3. Herbal Lemonade Water Kefir for a Refreshing Boost
Ingredients:
600ml water kefir
120ml freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
50g organic cane sugar
Assorted fresh herbs (mint, basil, rosemary, lavender, lemon balm) – choose your favourites or a combination
Additional lemon slices and fresh herbs for garnish
Squeeze the lemon juice and add it to the Kefirko jar along with water kefir. Add your chosen fresh herbs to the jar. You can use one type of herb or a combination of herbs for a unique flavour. Cover the jar lid tight and let ferment at room temperature for 24 hours, until the desired level of carbonation and sweetness is reached.
Once the water kefir is ready, strain it to a bottle and chill in the refrigerator. Serve the herbal lemonade water kefir over ice and garnish with additional lemon slices and fresh herbs, if desired.
Feel free to adjust the sweetness and herb flavours according to your preference. This herbal lemonade water kefir is a refreshing and probiotic-rich beverage that combines the tanginess of lemon with the aromatic essence of fresh herbs. So, grab your favourite ingredients, get creative, and let water kefir become your go-to thirst-quencher.
