3 to 4 pieces raw ginger, Cover with coffee filter/ rubber band – ferment 48 hours (warm & dark place) The Fidos are going to be MUCH cheaper and the lids are interchangeable. The recipe I use: Ok I’m sorry I have one last question -(hopefully) – I’m ordering now the fido jars for brewing- do I need to use the same bottles you’re using from them also or can I use the glass bottles I have already from the store, can I reuse them or that will affect the 2nd fermentation to flavor it?! Hi Bee – You can use fidos for coconut milk kefir, as that tends to be a really fast ferment. I was skeptical, but I usually am of anything that takes me out of my normal routine! Awhile back, I invested in a couple of Fido-style jars for my ferments. All rights reserved. a danger ? After reading your post I switched my WK to a Fido like jar (Mine are from Ikea). I now have this on the 2nd ferment to flavor. Water, Water, Everywhere, and Lots of Drops to Drink! If you’re experiencing any side effects, I’d reduce the amount you’re drinking. Not a silly question at all! I use an air tight mason jar and I’ve been using the same jar for about a few weeks now. This tip came from my friend Melanie at PickleMeToo.com and it has worked to improve the health of my grains. Is there any particular flavoring that you use for the 2nd ferment that would complement it? I read this post and all of the comments and immediately started searching the internet for Fido jars and the Pickl-It jars. I thought that mine was super fizz was abnormal until I read this article. So glad the info was helpful! But, let me tell you — I have never, ever had water kefir that was so fizzy and I have been using my flip-top bottles for a long time. If you’ve just begun and it’s only been a few weeks since rehydration, likely your kefir is fine even though it’s too sweet. I presently have a batch fermenting with coconut water. I have slowly built my anaerobic fermenting jar collection over the last few years as I had a few extra dollars here and there. You want to look for the Bormioli Rocco brand). Waaaaaaaaay better than my mason jar ferments ever were. Have you tried the Fido jars? How do you brew your water kefir? In my research, I came across these lids which say you can put them on a wide mouth mason jar. Andrea. batch is…well..thicker, a little slimy & some of Great post. I’ve been using the mason jar/coffee filter method, and I do get bubbles with my 2nd ferment, but not like you describe. Some kefir experts recommend only drinking a tablespoon or two at a time and then working yourself up to a full time, especially if you’re not used to kerif or strong probiotics. Copyright © 2020 So far, I have not experienced this and I honestly don’t think it is a commonplace occurrence. I have a question on the second ferment. Wow! . I wiped off the mold and the filmy stuff from the lid. I also think that the flavor stays better in the flip-top bottles, but that could just be my tastes buds. So sorry about that! You just slip the wire holder off the lid and then insert a different one. It just needs a few more batches or so, don’t panic yet. Now you can make allergy-friendly treats the whole family will love! . I too have the geyser effect on my finished beverage serving! I found the result was so strong, i mean turn to be acidic (like vinegar). Just started to hydrate some water kefir grains. The Fido, on the other hand, is airtight, but because of the gasket, it allows the CO2 to escape. I don’t see any molds in the kefir. Do you think the yeasty flavor comes from the newness of the grains or is it that I bake a lot & this is just the nature of my kitchen? Hi Greg! I’ve been brewing my WK with a coffee filter too! An entire book on fermentation, by an ‘expert’ and it’s not accurate. I do know a lot of people who just skim off the mold and eat the ferment (which I used to do too), but with my precarious gut health, I am avoiding it for now. Oddly enough, sometimes as I fill the first ferment into the prepared flip topped bottles, the kefir water turns the fuit or juice pale for the first few hours, then colors the whole bottle again… :/. Are you on Facebook? Don't miss out any longer with my FREE Deliciously Decadent Desserts eBook! Hope that helps! For the water kefir, I bottle it up in flip-top bottles. For background information on water kefir, why it’s awesome, and a basic how-to and recipe, please check out my post, Water, Water, Everywhere, and Lots of Drops to Drink.I did, however, want to write an updated post about my new experiences with water kefir. Have you been affected by the fire? If so, there is a GREAT fermenting group that I highly recommend here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CounterCultures/. To me, that was a good indication that the first ferment yielded very happy water kefir. Also love my Fidos! :/ My milk kefir with plastic lids, but will start using the air locks that I just ordered. That is awesome! Unless you have a lot of disposable income, that’s just not going to be feasible. It is so helpful to be able to benefit from the experience of others . . After 48 hours transferred to a grolsch bottle with Pom juice & let sit for 2 days & after chilling tasted it. Seriously, I am afraid to try the Fido jars for first ferment since I am already getting the Geyser Effect. Also, my friend Lydia over at Divine Health From The Inside Out put together a Water Kefir Troubleshooting post, that might be helpful to new brewers and experienced brewers alike! It was almost 1 year ago. I’d recommend tossing them and starting with fresh, healthy grains. Am looking for water kefir grains, and I have organic MKG and kombucha scoby for the trade. Any information or products discussed on the website are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any disease or illness. . This is my tutorial on how to make water kefir: https://www.deliciousobsessions.com/2012/07/52-weeks-of-bad-a-bacteria-week-26-how-to-make-water-kefir/. That sounds awesome! I capped the bottles and let them sit out at room temperature for another 24 hours. Jessica, Jessica Espinoza and Delicious Obsessions® LLC. Happy fermenting! The following evening (24 hours from the start of the kefir), I decided it was ready to be bottled for the second ferment. Mold ? Some people are highly sensitive to mold and it can cause some digestive distress. I hope this helps! I should try to load my video of this because my friends cannot believe it!!!! Hi Melissa – You can remove the glass lid from any of those flip top jars. Water kefir is made from kefir grains, also known as sugar grains, tibicos, tibi, or Japanese water crystals. I just noticed recently that people were brewing with a cloth or coffee filter, and I thought, that’s odd. Thanks for stopping by! Hi Andrea! I will continue to use you daily, just not for my ferments. So, it’s something to keep in mind. Hi June – Yes, you can do the second ferment in a Fido, just be very careful to not let it go too long and build up too much pressure. I need to get some of the fido-style jars! | The content on this site is copyright of Jessica Espinoza and Delicious Obsessions® LLC and no part of any article or image found on this site is allowed without express, written permission from the author(s). What do you suggest I do with my WK while I am waiting on getting the correct equipment? I’ve been just leaving some kefir in the jar and adding more milk and then leaving it out for a day. Kefir, pronounced kee-feer, is a drink made from the fermented milk of a cow, goat, or sheep. I typically leave about a half inch of space between the top of the liquid and the lid, but to minimize overflow, you could leave a lot more than that. Thanks for stopping by! , Hi Kelli – I have had that issue too with certain batches. I am hopeful that this post solves my problems for me! One is not really better than the other. That said, I think I remember that my grains were a bit yeasty for the first few batches when I first got them. I’m going to put the seal into the jar and see what happens. I have been making water kefir for 6 months now using the “mason jar, coffee filter/rubber band method” for my first 48 hour ferment. So, I don’t think people should take this lightly. . Store on fridge until desired serving. , Hi Ginny, . They are totally transforming the way I ferment! The lids are interchangeable, so you can do a ferment with the anaerobic lid and when it’d done, switch it out for the Fido lid and then start a new batch of something else in a different jar. It really does add up after just 1 week of batches. If so, read my post “How to Make Water Kefir“. I’m interested to see if it tastes less yeasty because of the airlock. The more variety we have, the happier our guts are! Yes, that is totally normal to have some residue in the bottom of the bottle. Have food sensitivities or allergies and missing out on delicious treats? , Dear jessica, Hi Ann! My money-saving suggestion is to invest in a few of the jars (maybe 1-3, depending on how much fermenting you want to do) to get yourself started and then stock up on the Fido jars (you can find those on Amazon or at stores like Sur la Table. I can’t get enough of it! Delicious Obsessions® is a registered trademark of Jessica Espinoza and Delicious Obsessions LLC. If these would work, they sound much more affordable than purchasing the Pickl-It or probiotic jars. http://www.amazon.com/Pickle-Pro-vegetable-Fermenting-Lid-Pack/dp/B007Z0YF2W. Hi Jessica, I made my 1st batch of WK in a jar with a coffee filter. Here is a flavoring guide that I wrote that may give you some ideas: https://www.deliciousobsessions.com/2013/02/lets-get-fizzy-with-it-your-water-kefir-flavor-guide/. For years, I have brewed my WK with just a towel or cheesecloth, because that’s what I was taught. Featuring never before published recipes that are gluten, grain, dairy, and refined sugar free! Hi Mark! Actually i have lots of questions relate to wk and how to make a good second fermentation. Confused about to cap or not o cap, I have lost many sets of water kefir grains and it’s always a bummer! Then I started getting impatient, so I would just heat a tiny bit of water, dissolve the sugar, and then fill the rest with cold water to cool it all down so I could get things going faster. UGH! Cause I heard you’re not suppose to use plastic?! . I have just ordered my first batch of water kefir grains, and I’m so nervous to get it right! You can do it either way. You almost have to build up a tolerance to it, as your own system adapts to the new bacteria, yeasts, etc. WOOO HOO! Hi Jessica, where can you purchase anaerobic jars? I found it ok. What actually the ratio of good wk brewing? The nice thing about the flip-top bottles like I use is that they are airtight and help build up more carbonation. I’m going to go get some more Fidos tonight!!! I’ve never figured out the exact reason why that happens. I got my wk from friend of mine who seemed have no time in brewing it. Once I stated using the Fido jar, things dramatically improved! In all of my many years of fermenting, I have never once had any issues with botulism. Strain into fliptop bottles -ferment 48 more hours in same warm & dark place (flavored w/ watever I feel like) This way you can keep your anaerobic lids available for new ferments once the current one is done and ready to be moved to cold storage.

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