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black currant lemon water kefir

Black Currant & Lemon Water Kefir

Authorbronwyn
Black currants are in season so, of course, I'm sharing a quick and easy recipe for Black Currant & Lemon Water Kefir. This tangy, probiotic-rich drink combines the bold flavour of black currants with the refreshing zest of lemon. Perfect for a healthy, homemade refreshment that supports your gut health.
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Servings1 Quart

Ingredients  

  • 2 Cups Unflavoured fermented, water kefir
  • 1 Cup Hot water
  • 1 Cup Cold water
  • 2-3 Lemon slices
  • 8-12 Black currants

Instructions 

  1. Start with a clean, empty jar.
  2. Add lemon slices and black currants to the jar.
  3. Pour in one cup of hot water to help extract the juices from the fruit, letting it steep for 1-3 minutes.
  4. Add one cup of cold water to cool the mixture down.
  5. Pour in two cups of unflavoured, fermented water kefir.
  6. Secure the lid on the jar and place it in a space with stable room temperature.
  7. Allow the mixture to ferment for 1-2 days—this step is known as the "second ferment."
  8. After fermenting, your kefir should be bubbly and have a new colour.
  9. You can enjoy the water kefir with the fruit in it or strain the fruit out.
  10. Seal the fermented and flavoured water kefir in a jar and store it in the fridge. For the best flavour, consume within 3-5 days.

Notes

When adding the currants, you can muddle them slightly if they are fresh. If the currants are frozen, you can chop them up a bit to get more juice out of them. I left them whole for this batch but chopped up would be great too.