These mouthwatering sparkling drinks are not kombucha or water kefir. These are Kefir Sodas!
Kefir Soda is a fermented fizzy probiotic drink made from fruit juice or coconut water.
Featured in the pictures are Kefir Soda made with apple juice, Kefir Soda made with mixed berry juice, and Kefir Soda made with mango & orange juice.
Slurp!
It's clearly visible that Kefir Soda is splendidly effervescent!
If you're familiar with homemade kombucha or water kefir, you'll find the flavor and feel somewhat similar.
Kefir Soda is refreshing and naturally carbonated, and has a refined taste with just a hint of sweetness. (Woot woot for fermentation for converting natural sugar into bubbles and tang!)
Where can you find Kefir Soda?
Well, nowhere. You can't find Kefir Soda in the stores. But no worries, it's really easy to make at home! You only need to add powdered Kefir Soda Starter to fruit juice or coconut water, mix in some water, and let the mixture ferment for several days on the counter in sturdy bottles that can handle strong carbonation.
Kefir Soda DOES NOT require any of the following: SCOBYs, teas, grains, temperature control, long waits, second fermentation.
Here's why Kefir Soda is much simpler to DIY than kombucha or water kefir:
- The starter culture is a powder that completely dissolves in liquid -- no need for SCOBY or grains
- It only requires fruit juice or coconut water
- Kefir Soda ferments at room temperature and all in one go -- no temperature control, long waits, or second fermentations
- It's ready in just a few days (and subsequent batches can be fermented in a day or two!)
Kefir Soda is a healthy replacement for store-bought sodas.
Unlike store-bought sodas, Kefir Soda contains beneficial bacteria strains and good yeasts, with no added sugar or other nasties.
Time to take a sip!