Symbiota - Organic Water Kefir Grains (Dried)

Brew your own fizzy, gut-loving soda at home – for life.

Water kefir grains are a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast that look like little translucent crystals. Pop them in sugar water and they ferment it into a light, refreshing, naturally sparkling probiotic drink – milder than kombucha, caffeine free and dairy free.

Symbiota's organic water kefir grains come from multiple sources to maximise bacterial diversity, giving you strong, healthy, resilient grains. These are dried (dehydrated), so they're shelf stable and ready whenever you are – perfect for gifting or stocking the pantry.

How to use

• Rehydrate: dissolve a little organic sugar in filtered or unchlorinated water, add the dried grains and leave at room temperature. Refresh the sugar water every 2–3 days until the grains plump up and start fermenting – the first few batches may be slow or less fizzy while they wake up.
• Ferment: once active, brew 3–4 cups of sugar water at room temperature (ideally 20–24°C, no higher than 26°C) for 24–72 hours.
• Strain & flavour: strain off your kefir, flavour with fruit, herbs or spices, and bottle for a day or two to build the fizz. Your grains go straight into the next batch.

Look after your grains and they'll keep brewing for a lifetime – no need to buy more culture.

Storage

Dried culture is shelf stable for up to 3 months – start rehydrating within that time.

Tip: use non-metal or stainless steel utensils, as other metals can harm live cultures.