Welcome to your ultimate resource for fermented beverages. Discover everything you need to know about making authentic Milk Kefir, sparkling Water Kefir, and tangy Kombucha at home.
What are Kefir and Kombucha?
Kefir and kombucha are ancient, naturally fermented drinks teeming with beneficial probiotics. They are made using “living cultures” that transform simple ingredients like milk or sugared water into potent wellness beverages.
🥛 Milk Kefir
A creamy, tart probiotic drink similar to drinkable yogurt. It is made using milk kefir grains, which look like small, white cauliflower florets. These grains ferment fresh milk into a gut-healthy beverage rich in diverse bacteria and yeasts.
🍋 Water Kefir
A sparkling, dairy-free alternative made with sugar water, fruit, and water kefir grains. These translucent, crystal-like grains create a light, fizzy, and refreshing probiotic soda.
🍹 Kombucha
A fermented beverage made from sweetened black or green tea. It is brewed using a SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast), which forms a cellulose layer on top of the tea.
Where do these cultures come from?
Kefir grains are believed to have originated centuries ago in the Caucasus Mountains, used by nomadic people to preserve milk. Kombucha’s history likely traces back to ancient China. The amazing thing is that the cultures used today are direct descendants of those ancient ones, passed down through generations!
How do I get started?
You have two options to acquire these living cultures:
- Find a friend: Healthy kefir grains and SCOBYs grow with every batch. Many home brewers are happy to share their surplus grains with friends or neighbors.
- Buy from a specialist: For guaranteed quality, hygiene, and strong, active cultures, it is recommended to buy from a certified supplier.
We Recommend KefirShop.eu
As Europe’s leading authority on live starter cultures for over twenty years, KefirShop.eu is our trusted partner for sourcing organic, guaranteed-active cultures.
Why buy your cultures from KefirShop.eu?
- ✅ Certified Organic: 100% certified organic farming for pure, natural cultures.
- ✅ Lab Tested: Regularly inspected by independent accredited labs to ensure safety and purity.
- ✅ Live & Active: You receive fresh, potent cultures, never dried powders.
- ✅ Growth Guarantee: If it doesn’t work, you get a free replacement.
- ✅ Expert Support: Includes free recipes, step-by-step instructions, and professional guidance.
- ✅ Secure Shipping: Specialized packaging ensures your cultures arrive alive and healthy across Europe.
Useful Links for Kefir & Kombucha
- KefirShop.eu – Buy fresh, live kefir grains and Kombucha SCOBYs online (ships to Europe).
- Kefir-online.com – Extensive information resource about kefir.
- Kombucha Blog – Information about brewing Kombucha.
- Melkkefir kopen (BE) – Make milk kefir at home.
- Kefir grains (NL) – Where to buy live kefir grains online.
- Kefirkopen.eu (NL/BE) – Blog about Kefir & Where to find fresh kefir grains.
