Join the Kefirko Club (Get our newsletter and unlock exclusive content)➕ 10% off your first purchase!
Blog
Vegetable fermentation salt ratio: how to make the right brine
Should you use 2%, 3% or 5% salt? The correct vegetable fermentation salt ratio depends on the type of vegetable, how it is cut and…
Fermented grapes recipe: lacto-fermentation of fruits
Have you ever tried fermented grapes? This simple seasonal recipe is a different way to enjoy and preserve fresh grapes – and it takes only…
Fermented Zucchini with Peaches
This recipe was created for Kefirko by Nina from Eno z naravo. She combined zucchini and peaches in a slightly unexpected sweet and sour ferment,…
Turmeric & Chilli Water Kefir Recipe
Looking for a water kefir recipe with a little kick? This Turmeric & Chilli Water Kefir combines refreshing, slightly tangy water kefir with earthy turmeric…
Water Kefir Too Fizzy? How to Prevent and deal with Over-Carbonation
If your water kefir gushes out of the bottle, builds up excessive pressure or becomes too fizzy during second fermentation, don’t worry. This is one…
Water Kefir with Nectarine, Strawberry & Bourbon Vanilla
Sweet nectarines, juicy strawberries and aromatic Bourbon vanilla transform homemade water kefir into a naturally sparkling, refreshing summer mocktail. Perfect for warm days, garden parties…
Water Kefir: From Dried Fruit to Natural Fizz
Evolution from a Simple Traditional Drink to a Naturally Sparkling Modern Beverage Today, many people think water kefir is a new trend. The truth is…
Watermelon, lemon, mint and lavender kombucha
Looking for the perfect summer refreshment? This watermelon, lemon, mint and lavender kombucha is light, aromatic and naturally uplifting. The sweetness of watermelon pairs beautifully…
Strawberry Kombucha Recipe (Easy Second Fermentation)
Looking for a simple strawberry kombucha recipe? This refreshing second fermentation kombucha combines the natural sweetness of ripe strawberries with fresh fennel and basil for…
Second fermentation explained: from flavouring to carbonation
Second fermentation is where fermented drinks become truly your own. It is the stage where flavour develops, carbonation forms and kombucha or kefir transforms from…
Kombucha flavour ideas we tried and our hints for second fermentation
Over the past few weeks we’ve been intensely experimenting with homemade kombucha flavours — using ingredients that randomly came to mind, were growing in the…
What does kombucha taste like? A guide to kombucha flavor
If you are new to kombucha or you started trying out different kombuchas or even making one at home, you may wonder what kombucha actually…