Water Kefir: Flavoring and Recipes Fruit: Fresh or dried fruit can be added either during the fermentation

process or after the grains have been removed. Or simply add in anything in a blender with the kefir water and some ice for a refreshing slushy! Fruit uice: Fruit !uice should only be added once the grains have been removed "#t can cause them to cease growing$ disintegrate and also dye them the color of the !uice%. &ppro'imately ()* cup !uice per ( +uart kefir water is a good amount to start with. &d!ust to taste. ,emon !uice added at the end of a basic sugar-water kefir with white sugar makes a fantastic lemonade. Orange !uice makes a great tangy orange soda. .rape !uice is yet another favorite often referred to as Kefir d/uva. Flavor 0'tracts: 1he most commonly used flavor e'tract is vanilla which makes a smooth cream soda when added "()2 134 pure vanilla e'tract to ( +uart finished water kefir%. 3e sure to remove the grains before adding a flavor e'tract. Whole vanilla beans or cinnamon sticks can be used as well. Orange 5anilla 4oda &fter 2* hours of fermentation$ strain the kefir$ take the li+uid and add ()2 134 vanilla e'tract per +uart. &dd a couple orange slices "outer rind peeled if non-organic%. ,et sit for another 2* hours on the counter$ or 2*-*6 in the fridge. 1ighten the lid for more fi77! 3lueberry 8oconut &fter 2* hours of fermentation$ strain the kefir$ take the li+uid and add ()* cup coconut water per +uart. 9ut in a big handful of blueberries. ,et sit for another 2* hours on the counter$ or 2*-*6 in the fridge. 8ranberry &pple &fter 2* hours of fermentation$ strain the kefir$ take the li+uid and add ()* cup cranberry !uice per +uart. 1hrow in a couple slices of apple. ,et sit for another 2* hours on the counter$ or 2*-*6 in the fridge. .rape &fter 2* hours of fermentation$ strain the kefir$ take the li+uid and add ()* cup grape !uice per +uart. &dd a couple grapes if desired as well. ,et sit for another 2* hours on the counter$ or 2*-*6 in the fridge. 1ighten the lid for more fi77! 8reamy .inger spice &fter 2* hours of fermentation with !ust ginger and sugar$ strain the kefir$ take the li+uid and add ()2 134 vanilla e'tract and ( cinnamon stick per +uart. ,et sit for another 2* hours on the counter$ or 2*-*6 in the fridge. 1ighten the lid for more fi77! 4erve cold with whip cream on top. Or add some scoops of caramel vanilla ice cream for a delicious float! ,ime 9ineapple &fter 2* hours of fermentation with a slice of lime "instead of lemon%$ strain the kefir$ take the li+uid and add a half cup pineapple chunks per +uart$ s+uee7e in the lime !uice and discard the lime slice. ,et sit for another 2* hours on the counter$ or 2*-*6 in the fridge. Raspberry mango &fter 2* hours of fermentation$ strain the kefir$ take the li+uid and add ()* cup mango "or similar tropical fruit !uice% per +uart. &dd in ()2 cup raspberries. ,et sit for another 2* hours on the counter$ or 2*-*6 in the fridge. 1ighten the lid for more fi77!

4trawberry lemon &fter 2* hours of fermentation$ strain the kefir$ take the li+uid and add ()2 cup pureed strawberries and s+uee7e out the !uice from the lemon into it. &dd a couple whole strawberries if desired as well. ,et sit for another 2* hours on the counter$ or 2*-*6 in the fridge. #f this is too tart$ add in some sugar or honey at the end to taste. 8ola 8herry &fter 2* hours of fermentation of !ust sugar and grains$ strain the kefir$ take the li+uid and add ()* cup cherry !uice per +uart. &dd a couple whole cherries if desired as well. ,et sit for another 2* hours on the counter$ or 2*-*6 in the fridge. :i' in sugar to taste if desired. 3anana 3erry 3lend "4lushy or 4moothie% 1ake a ()2 cup fro7en berries$ ()2 cup kefir water$ ()* cup shredded coconut$ ()2 large banana$ a couple spoons of applesauce and blend in ice until desired consistency is reached. &dd honey or sugar if you would like it sweeter. ;ou can also make a smoothie with a couple scoops vanilla or coconut ice cream instead of ice. 1his is a very delicious flavor combination. 1o make 4lushies$ 4moothies and #talian 4odas with Water Kefir: 4ince water kefir does have some flavor of its own$ we recommend starting out with flavors that compliment it one or two at a time$ !ust in case you are not cra7y about the final flavor. :ost people love many different combinations though$ and even fruits like blueberries and bananas can go well with water kefir. 3elow are some recipes and recommendations! Water Kefir 4lushies: 9ut in a blender your finished$ ready-to-drink water kefir li+uid "a cup or two%$ fruit of choice and any other add-ins. 3lend. 1<0= add in crushed ice until the consistency is good. Often times people underestimate the amount of ice needed- make sure you have a lot on hand! 1aste$ add more fruit or fruit !uice if needed "not too much or it will turn runny +uickly%$ and tiny bit of honey or applesauce "or any kind of sugar or stevia% if it needs some more sweetness. & few great blends to try: lemonade-strawberry$ grape$ grape-lime$ mango-banana$ kiwi-raspberry$ acai berry$ banana-pineapple$ cherry$ ginger-lemon-orange$ blackberry$ pomegranate$ cranberry-lime$ lemon-lime$ grape-cherry-strawberry$ blueberry-tangerine-banana$ banana-apple-raspberry$ coconut-blueberry$ papaya-banana$ strawberry-banana-orange$ lychee-coconut-banana$ pineapple-banana-guava$ orange-banana-grapefruit$ watermelon-lime. Fruit and flavorings can be fresh$ fro7en$ !ams or !uices. :i' it up and see what new delicious twists you can create! ;ou can also add in carrot !uice$ aloe$ yogurt$ soy$ cream "make it an italian soda!% ginger$ vanilla or chocolate if you/re feeling adventurous or looking to boost the nutrition even more! Water Kefir 4moothies "similar to slushies$ but with fro7en yogurt or icecream!%: 9ut in a blender your finished$ ready-to-drink water kefir li+uid "a cup or two%$ fruit of choice and any other add-ins. 3lend. 1<0= add in icecream or fro7en yogurt of your choice until you reach your desired consistency. 5anilla is always a good base to start with. 1aste$ add more fruit or fruit !uice if needed "not too much or it will turn runny +uickly%$ and tiny bit

of honey or applesauce "or any kind of sugar or stevia% if it needs some more sweetness. & few great blends to try "same as slushy recommendations%: lemonade-strawberry$ grape$ grape-lime$ mango-banana$ kiwi-raspberry$ acai berry$ banana-pineapple$ cherry$ ginger-lemon-orange$ blackberry$ pomegranate$ cranberry-lime$ lemon-lime$ grape-cherry-strawberry$ blueberry-tangerine-banana$ banana-apple-raspberry$ coconut-blueberry$ papaya-banana$ strawberry-banana-orange$ lychee-coconut-banana$ pineapple-banana-guava$ orange-banana-grapefruit$ watermelon-lime. Fruit and flavorings can be fresh$ fro7en$ !ams or !uices "or e'tracts such as almond%. :i' it up and see what new delicious twists you can create! ;ou can also add in carrot !uice$ aloe$ yogurt$ cream "to make a very rich smoothie% ginger$ vanilla or chocolate if you/re feeling adventurous or looking to boost the nutrition even more! ;ou can also of course add in some delicious bites of cookies$ cake$ candy$ nuts$ graham cracker$ whatever your heart desires! We recommend sticking to a more basic flavor like vanilla and mi'ing these in at the end for a chunky effect "and possibly using ,O14 of icecream for a 8old 4tone type mi'-in effect$ instead of a drinkable smoothie%. Water Kefir #talian 4oda: 1hese are dynamite! (. Fill a tall glass cup with ice 2. "Optional - we recommend trying these after you know what the plain version tastes like% add in some flavoring syrup of your choice "grape$ cherry$ kiwi$ cranberry etc%. am or blended fruit can be used instead of syrup - add honey or sugar if the blended fruit is too bland%. >. 9our in your fi77y water kefir to about an inch from the top. 1o get fi77y water kefir$ bottle it in a specially designed air-tight bottle$ such as a swing-top bottle "used for beer$ etc% for a couple days until desired fi77iness is reached "then add it to this recipe%. *. &dd in half and half "half cream$ half milk% to the top. ?. 4tick in your straw and drink!