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Water kefir guides
Everything we’ve learned from years of brewing, from what water kefir is and how it compares with kombucha and milk kefir, to brewing it at home and mixing it into mocktails. Honest, practical and sourced.
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New to water kefir? These three cover the basics.
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What is water kefir?
What it is, how it’s made and what it tastes like.
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Water kefir benefits: what the science says
Five things the research actually tells us, with every source linked.
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Why we’re organic
What certified organic really means, and why it matters for wildlife, soil and water.
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Kefir, kombucha and dairy-free
How water kefir compares with the other fermented drinks in the fridge.
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Milk kefir vs water kefir
Two very different drinks that share a name: how they’re made and how they taste.
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Kombucha vs water kefir
Tea or sugar water, vinegary or gentle, caffeine or none: which is right for you?
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Dairy-free kefir
Love kefir but not the dairy? Meet the kefir made with water, not milk.
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Fermented drinks and foods
A wider look at the world of ferments, and what to know before you start.
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Fermented drinks: a guide
Water kefir, kombucha, milk kefir, kvass, ginger beer and tepache, side by side.
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10 fermented foods to try this winter
From sauerkraut and kimchi to miso and kefir overnight oats.
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Fermented drinks in pregnancy
What NHS guidance says about kefir, kombucha, kvass and ginger beer.
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Brew at home
Water kefir is one of the easiest ferments to make: ready in a day or two.
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How to make water kefir at home
Five simple steps, plus how to flavour it with a second ferment.
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Live water kefir grains
The same culture we brew PiQi with, ready for your first batch.
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The complete fermentation kit
Live grains, a glass jar, strainer and everything else you need to start.
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Recipes and mocktails
Water kefir’s gentle tang and sparkle make it a brilliant base for drinks.
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Kefir mojito, three ways
Classic with Original Fig, a raspberry mojito, and a fresh green version.
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Christmas mocktails
Six easy festive drinks, from a fig fizz to a big-batch ginger punch.
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All mocktails and recipes
Mocktails, ginger shots, soups and brunch ideas from the Journal.
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Natural skincare
How we make our handmade kefir soaps, and how to choose a natural soap bar.
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How to choose a natural soap bar
Cold process vs melt and pour, reading the label, and choosing a scent.
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Why we put kefir in soap
Olive oil, fig-infused water kefir and four weeks of curing.
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Natural soap for men
Fresh, warm or unscented: our handmade picks.
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