The Truth About Kefir

#Kefir #Truth #Health The Truth About Kefir Finally Explained 226,181 viewsNov 25, 2020 Mashed 1.2M subscribers We all know about the benefits of yogurt and what a great gut cleaner it is. It’s also rich in proteins and nutrients, and some of them even benefit your digestive health. However, if you are a fan of yogurt and want to try something a little different, you should hop on the kefir bandwagon. Originating from the mountains of the North Caucasus, this nutritious drink has spread all across Europe and is now making waves in North America. It’s one of the most powerful probiotic drinks on the planet, but what makes it so nutritious? Here is the truth about kefir. #Kefir #Truth #Health Centuries of history | 0:00 How it's made | 1:28 Probiotic powerhouse | 3:05 More nutritional benefits | 5:03 Lactose intolerant? No problem | 6:08 Good for pregnancy | 7:23 Bone health | 8:17 Help with allergies and asthma | 9:17 Make your own | 10:26 It's versatile | 11:24 Read Full Article: https://www.mashed.com/234116/everyth... Chapters 416 Comments rongmaw lin Add a comment... Mashed Pinned by Mashed Mashed 1 year ago What do you think about kefir? 34 HERBINxl8lxSHAMAN HERBINxl8lxSHAMAN 3 months ago Lactose intolerance come from that “treated” milk. Raw milk contains the bacteria that breaks down the sugar in milk. 51 Erik Hilburger Erik Hilburger 5 months ago Cleared up all of my stomach issues in about 2 weeks. Worth drinking daily 75 rationalguy rationalguy 1 year ago (edited) I drink plain kefir every day. It's very filling, so helps avoid over eating. Since the lactose is changed, it is said to be ok for lactose intolerance. I'm not intolerant, as I'm Nordic/German. 78 Neozzick Mixes Neozzick Mixes 3 months ago I have been finally paying attention to digestive health, and have grown a liking to Kombucha. Learned about Milk Kefir and first taste I couldn't believe how sour it was. I gave it a few more tries and it really leveled out in taste, so I am now enjoying consuming it. Looking forward to it's benefits! 23 wormhole331 wormhole331 1 year ago Use kefir instead of buttermilk in pancakes. Amazing 76 zakur0hako zakur0hako 4 months ago After drinking kefir daily for a week, i'm noticing how supplements that I've been taking for a long time start kicking harder now 26 A Moor A Moor 3 months ago I'm a fan of Kiefer. He was pretty good in 24 14 Sue Collins Sue Collins 8 months ago It's pronounced k'FEAR. 20 MrAlio84 MrAlio84 1 year ago The word Kefir is derived from the Arabic word خاثر ḵāṯir (Clotted/coagluted, clabbered). Bedouins used to store milk inside bags made out of goat stomach, when they travel they used to have these bags on the camels so it will keep shaking all the time while traveling, the next day the milk will get Clotted, they call it Laban Kathir (Clotted/clabbered milk). 59 Craig Russell Craig Russell 1 year ago Tried it one time. Someone asked me about it and I told them it was like a sour milk smoothie 32 Farhad Amon Farhad Amon 2 months ago I am Persian, and use it for years. My wife makes it from Raw milk and that is the best kind. Pasteurization kills all the best quality of the milk. 10 :Mosey: Ferocious :Mosey: Ferocious 3 months ago I found that freezing milk then making kefir with that; made a "Cheesier" Kefir at home. Didn't thicken or go fizzy. I assume it broke down the fat in the milk. Much nicer. 10 princess bittercup princess bittercup 1 year ago Kefir has been greet for my digestive and reproductive health. I like Lifeway. 24 Sophie Bure Sophie Bure 5 months ago Only one thing I would like to mention… Majority of commercial brands you show in this video do not use Kefir grains to make Kefir!!! Instead they do use commercial starters made in lab 🧫, that makes completely different product!!! The difference is tremendously huge!!! Unfortunately, majority of people do not know that!!! 13 Ray y G Ray y G 2 months ago (edited) I have water Kefir, and make it weekly. My favorite is fermented with water, cane sugar, oranges or apples. My husband has much less ibs issues since drinking it 5 Jeuleine Furlong Jeuleine Furlong 1 month ago Thanks for your video. We love kefir-haven’t been taking it long enough to see the benefits yet. 1 Robert Hart Robert Hart 2 months ago NOTE: the kefir was mixed in a blender. This is a no-no (metal blades)! So blend fruit with small amount of organic fruit juice then combine with wooden or silicone paddle 9 AC BC AC BC 1 year ago I use raspberry with kefir in my smoothie every day . 33 Magdalena Sacco Magdalena Sacco 6 months ago Grew up drinking this delicious drink ♡_♡ 4 j swart j swart 1 year ago These grains are so unique I'm thinking that the manna from heaven showered down upon Moses' tribe was at one time put into their milk. Modern science can't even create these grains from scratch ! No one can ! 40 Debbie Heine Debbie Heine 1 year ago Why do you believe there are so many carbs in kefir? Isn't the sugar consumed by the grains, virtually eliminating the carbs? 22 Sup Jay Sup Jay 3 months ago I mix my meals with it and my stool is regular. Sardines in can is also another great food. Its not like tuna in a can. 5 Moti Doongri Moti Doongri 1 year ago Most wonderful site to know about kefir - details explained . Highly useful info . 2 S16 S16 5 months ago Many centuries before Rishis knew this about gut bacteria. Curd was and still is most important part of Indian diet. 8 Fleur Pirlet Fleur Pirlet 1 year ago Nicely done. (The music is too loud on the background) 12 ana18543 ana18543 2 months ago I am a long time kefir lover and I always share it with my grandson who also loves it. But somebody told me about alcohol levels in kefir, from 0 to 4 g and now I am not sure that kefir is safe for kids. What do you think. 2 Jordi H Jordi H 2 months ago I strain the kefir through a cheese cloth and use the "cheese" to make cheesecake. Philadelphia Cream Cheese: 35% fat. Kefir Cheese (made with whole milk) 8% fat. And it's delicious. 4 Yuriy Fitsay Yuriy Fitsay 9 months ago Omg why do you pronounce Kefir like that? 🤣 11 ReasoningTruth ReasoningTruth 3 months ago Everything needs to be in moderation. Remember SIBO Your stomach acid is supposed to kill bacteria before it gets into the small intestine, that's because bacteria for the most part do not belong there. This good bacteria belongs in the large intestine not competing with your food. The hope is, that if your stomach acid is good, maybe some of these good bacteria will survive the acid gauntlet of your stomach and small intestine and actually make it to your large intestine. But if you have acid reflux, you may end up with SIBO, "small intestine bacteria overgrowth" If that's the case try drinking some apple cider vinegar. Acid reflux is normally caused by low stomach acid not closing the esophagus, and that muscle needs high acidity to close. (Don't take an antiacid, that will just make it worse)! I drink 2 tablespoons twice a day with an 8-ounce glass of water. Get ACV with the "mothers". 6 Marjan Naderi Marjan Naderi 1 year ago Tastes fantastic and I love drinking it every day :) 27 CHERRY BLACKER CHERRY BLACKER 1 year ago Sub Saharan Afrikans have used sour milk for centuries and many other foods fermented foods in use still today. Great video, thanks. 9 Just say Alhamdulillaah Just say Alhamdulillaah 3 months ago I just found out about kefir. Im hooked! 4 Joyce Ross Joyce Ross 2 months ago I buy plain kefir. Great in a smoothy with fruit. 1 Blackdiamond Blackdiamond 3 days ago Why do probiotics even sell then ? This thing is amazing ! Kipras Kipras 1 year ago its almost daily product here in Lithuania 12 TheyAre HereWithUs TheyAre HereWithUs 13 days ago Using kefir in bread or pizza dough is a waste of kefir. The high oven temperatures would kill the beneficial bacteria. Sourdough bread is not any healthier than commercial yeast bread as the yeast is killed in the oven. 1 Shruti G Shruti G 2 months ago I could make my kefir from store bought kefir.. Just warmed a glass of whole milk add 2 spoon of store bought kefir. Keep the glass in a warm place. If the weather is cold then place it in a oven after heating it mildly just so that its warm enough and switching it off 6 Downey 2000 Downey 2000 6 months ago I cup kefir , 16 oz milk , 1 banana , 3 raw whole eggs , 1 table spoon powder chocolate or vanilla , 1 spoon honey bamm! Milk shake breakfast . 8 William Giersdorf William Giersdorf 1 month ago most of the time, in my experience, it has taken over 24 hours to make the kefir - closer to 48 hours 1 Eve Elliot Eve Elliot 1 month ago Love kefir always settles tummy upset it's v.filling reduces my hunger so eat less. Normal milk upsets my stomach. 2 shalom amrani shalom amrani 1 month ago Hi, I'm on a ketogenic diet 3 years, And I've been making and drinking kefir for two years now, Here is a challenge, I did not find online : how to make high fat kefir & how to make high fat cheese kefir ? I would be happy if you prepare a guide on this subject, And is it even possible ? thank you very much 1 Tezara Tesla Tezara Tesla 4 days ago drink it after a meal for digestion I just do like a fourth a cup plain Kiefer milk after a meal or half cup. Top12 boardstore Top12 boardstore 3 months ago Make your own. The Kefir in the shop is not the same. 2 K W K W 1 year ago I love Kefir 💜 6 Bob Davenport Bob Davenport 3 months ago If you are going to have a video about kefir, the least you can do is find out how to pronounce kefir! It's kuh-FEAR NOT KEE-fur. 4 Daniz G90 Daniz G90 3 months ago (edited) I am in the process of reviving mine that I just received 😊😊😊I can’t wait to taste it 1 Mercourio Mercourio 1 month ago Can you please tell me if the probiotics in Kefir survive the heat when cooking and baking with it? 🇬🇧 Stevie van Hendrix Stevie van Hendrix 1 year ago Hilarious that we say probiotics instead of bacteria. Sounds less sexy I guess. 14 stephen blessed stephen blessed 1 month ago Love it. Joe Tilman Joe Tilman 1 year ago I see plenty of folks already said it...but seriously, if you are going to make an entire video about something, the least you could do is make sure the reader knows how to pronounce the damned word. 13 David Arundel David Arundel 3 months ago Need to find some seeds , to start the cultures . I make my own yoghurt , useing either a base from a packet , with the addition of a probiotic capsules , or in making it from scratch , 2 capsules of probiotic , plus the culture . This ensures there's a healthier gut biome , than without it , and it shows on exiting , along with a reduced aroma . -_- -_- 10 months ago (edited) I mean I guess if you think most cheeses smell bad then you might think kefir smells bad. But really I mean we eat worse tasting things all the time. Update: So I make mine now. And it fluctuates. Depending on temperatures and how long it's been fermenting the smell and taste change. Obviously this doesn't apply to lifeway or other commercial product. 4 Barbara Botanica Barbara Botanica 1 month ago sauerkraut and kefir - always in my fridge 1 Fabrice DV Fabrice DV 3 months ago I love kefir 💚 2 Hamad AlFalah Hamad AlFalah 1 month ago I use camel 🐪 milk to do kefir for long time and I think camel milk is the best beneficiary substance to get kefir with the best results. 2 Chris Dangerfield Chris Dangerfield 1 month ago Not totally keto friendly,I still add some to my noon smoothie. chiyerano chiyerano 1 year ago I would like to try coconut milk kefir or water kefir and maybe some maple water kefir and see what that is like. 4 Sophie Bure Sophie Bure 5 months ago Good info! Thank you for your work! We are sheep’s milk Kefir makers! 6 Cheyenne Johnson Cheyenne Johnson 1 year ago I used to pronounce this like the video and then someone sent me a pronunciation guide that it is actually pronounced “kay-fear.” Which is correct? 12 Tomica Jovevski Tomica Jovevski 2 months ago Can i consume kifer if i have candida? Because they say that if you have candida you can not consume milk. 1 FAST N BULBOUS FAST N BULBOUS 2 months ago Can you make this drink with the kief from your grinder? 1 Knrst Knrst 8 months ago Whenever you bake anything you can use kefir. Or part kefir part milk. 2 mark marcinik mark marcinik 3 months ago Cow milk, goat milk , sheep milk are very different chemically. Can’t lump it all together as “diary”. 1 Bryan Harrison Bryan Harrison 7 months ago "people in the Caucasus mountains" is the modern day way of crediting white people for something without having to actually say white people did something positive. 12 Eltipoquevisteayer Eltipoquevisteayer 1 year ago In Chile, they call it "yoghurt de pajarito"/ yoghurt of Little birds 13 Tree Tree 1 year ago I love the information! I think kuh-fear sounds cooler though. 12 Bill Gates Bill Gates 10 days ago Gosh what a hysterical voice Allen Emersonn Allen Emersonn 2 months ago Kefir. Everywhere else in the world it is pronounced ka•fear'. Only ignorant Americans pronounce it key'•fer. American exceptionalism has, again, stripped non American cultural element away and substituted its own. 1 Selenadreamon Selenadreamon 1 month ago I just poured this over my cereal thinking it was fancy milk😅😅😅 joshua mohan joshua mohan 8 months ago ITS AMAZING I DO WANT TO USE IT. Ev Chaput Ev Chaput 3 months ago Pronounce it correctly: Ke-FEER. Sheesh. 14 Mercourio Mercourio 1 month ago Please do not mention yogurt in the same breath as kefir. Yes yogurt does contain probiotics but not all. Where I live I can on,y find 2 brands of yogurts with probiotics, the rest do not, Total yogurt does. Unless yogurt is Live Yogurt, eat it for culinary reasons 🇬🇧 amorzz100 amorzz100 2 months ago Not the pasteurized ones from market. You need to make your own with good quality grass fed full fat milk. Then you have to feed it like a pet. Nova Greene Nova Greene 6 months ago I love it Maggie Goossens Maggie Goossens 2 months ago Love kefir. Just hard to get here. I will have to order new kefir online. 1 They lie to us They lie to us 1 month ago Best drink on the planet. 1 Cassandra Camacho Cassandra Camacho 3 months ago Were do I buy thus kefir? Gohkiat Beng Gohkiat Beng 1 month ago kefir milk for magical power magical you got to be kidding me 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Nicola King Nicola King 1 year ago It’s pronounced keh-fear 🤦🏽‍♂️ 7 Asif Saif Uddin Asif Saif Uddin 3 months ago when heated te bacterias die 2 bhcpp bhcpp 1 month ago Is buttermilk the same thing? Anush Perikhanyan Anush Perikhanyan 5 months ago Kefir is Armeinan, originated from kef 1 Carbon Proksi Carbon Proksi 2 months ago Apparently the folks at this channel think they're the only ones with this info. Adding them to my growing 'Don't recommend channel' list. Logan Wolv Logan Wolv 2 months ago Well the kefir that i know looks nothing like this, it's just milk with the taste of lactic acid in it, but no grains. Pandora Vex Pandora Vex 4 months ago Wouldn’t cooking Kefir kill the cultures? 1 Layput Layput 7 months ago 08:04 That's a pregnant 12-year old girl 3 Peter Ashby-Saracen Peter Ashby-Saracen 3 months ago It's pronounced keh-fuh - short "e", short "f" with the schwa. If you're producing a video about it, you really should get the pronunciation right. Na Na Na Na 8 months ago I named my hamster Kefir Sutherland 5 Chautian Robert Chautian Robert 2 months ago I may stick wz yoghurt 😜 Oh ya! Hve tried ‘idly’ for breakfast ? A superb Indian-origin, eaten wz ‘samsarr’ and chutney. It contains natural probiotics. 👍 1 Caz Stokes Caz Stokes 4 weeks ago Is this called sour milk? dallasINtokyo dallasINtokyo 1 year ago Keefer madness 17 K Booth K Booth 1 month ago Is kefir good for a creamer substitute in my coffee? dummie All dummie All 7 months ago Won’t cooking kill the bacteria 2 makrides22 makrides22 1 month ago Stop calling it Keefferr Is kefir Iane Howe Iane Howe 2 months ago (edited) Except store bought Kefir is not real Kefir. It’s not even kefir at all. 1 Vickipedia Vickipedia 11 months ago (edited) I will go with Caucasus Mountain’s 🏔 story. 3 Andrea Clyker Andrea Clyker 2 months ago Interesting but I could only get halfway through as the music was so grating! Mehmet Fatih Düz Mehmet Fatih Düz 1 year ago (edited) Lol i wasn't expecting a video about kefir 8 haydenbobmeboy haydenbobmeboy 2 weeks ago Your pronouncing it wrong, pronounce it ke feer VA VA 10 months ago It’s ka-feer 6 Samantha Brotto Samantha Brotto 1 year ago I'm só hungry... Wonder why ? 1 shalom amrani shalom amrani 1 month ago how to make high fat cheese kefir ? J-Bro J-Bro 2 months ago Sounds like a kefir. Crazy Maø Crazy Maø 9 months ago Keefir 🥴 1 suzanne adamson suzanne adamson 3 months ago Putin loves it, I hear. 1 William Giersdorf William Giersdorf 1 month ago kefir is good in pancakes paulflute paulflute 2 months ago it's pronounced keFEER.. Matthew Epshtein Matthew Epshtein 6 months ago "Keefer" 1 Born2 Lose Born2 Lose 9 months ago So what do you all think of quieffer? 3 Alison Bamford Alison Bamford 2 months ago It’s pronounced Keh-feer, not Kee-fer. It’s not a famous actor…..😶 1 Tom Allen Tom Allen 1 year ago Super! 1 sacha sacha 1 year ago “more recently in western europe” lol what? my dutch grandma made kefir since she was young 9 Kerry Marcel Kerry Marcel 11 days ago ok lies wow no one has laxtose intolerance none we have a tummy that needs real food SuperMeatDude SuperMeatDude 8 months ago keefer 1 Nina Bella Nina Bella 2 months ago Background music is so awful!!!!!!!!! 1 Saba Nov Saba Nov 9 months ago Kefir originated in Ossetia Alania 1 Janet Tempest Janet Tempest 2 months ago Don’t play music Stan Augustyniewicz Stan Augustyniewicz 1 year ago At least pronounce it properly. It rhymes with veneer. Ki-feer 12 John Oreilly John Oreilly 11 months ago Forget your religious bit 3 Glenna Tutty Glenna Tutty 11 months ago never tried it yet come on479 come on479 11 days ago Is not originated in caucasus .it is originated in africa and Middle east . That is the truth Kerry Marcel Kerry Marcel 5 days ago scam kefif is Rare Storm Rare Storm 2 months ago Kefir is almost not permissible and association to prophet Muhammad PBUH is incorrect anything that contains any amount of alcohol is prohibited in Islam. 1 Crystal Walls Crystal Walls 1 year ago Can you drink kefir on antibiotics tho? I thought fermentation created alcohol, therefore diminish the antibiotics potency. Same for pregnancy. 1 snapdeus snapdeus 1 year ago pronouncing it wrong 2 Jack Septic Jack Septic 1 year ago According to this video bacteria in kefir can colonize in your gut. Makes sense that something that originated in the mountains of caucus is colonizing. 4 Meddle Meddle 1 year ago A Jennifer Menth - PaVel Jennifer Menth - PaVel 1 year ago (edited) Don't waste your time watching the video , not only are there several inaccuracies in the first 2 minutes of the video they're not even pronouncing it correctly!! Lol It's pronounced kuh feer. 4 13bm90 13bm90 1 year ago The video doesn't mention that Kefir has an alcohol content. 6 ♥Taliah♥ ♥Taliah♥ 4 months ago For the record, if the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was given kefir grains he would has shared them because he was a loving, caring and giving person. Patricia Offer Patricia Offer 1 month ago (edited) Sarcasm alert: No, no, no, it couldn't have been the Muslims; credit the Caucasians......! just some person on YouTube just some person on YouTube 1 year ago Yeah 1 mr. yas mr. yas 1 year ago The only cons of kefir is You'll fart like a horse And get cramps like crazy 😵 5 Ross Ivanov Ross Ivanov 1 year ago Yeah Muhammed, sure. 2 Beau Carpenter Beau Carpenter 1 month ago Does it give you diarrhea?? What hohamed have to do this , and you do not cook kefir 2 Believer Believer 9 months ago Believe on the name of Jesus Christ and be saved from hell before it’s too late! 4 sherry dianne Burke sherry dianne Burke 1 year ago Isn't it just buttermilk? 2 T vG T vG 1 year ago Kefir given by the prophet muhammad... of course 1 shalom amrani shalom amrani 1 month ago how to make high fat kefir ? 0:47 / 5:58 How To Make Milk Kefir 101 1,154,916 viewsApr 30, 2013 Tara Rosas 7.66K subscribers Full tutorial on how to make raw milk kefir using traditional kefir grains. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CORRECTIONS: @ 0:23- Homemade kefir CAN CONTAIN UP TO 60 different strains of beneficial probiotics and yeast. @ 1:42- UHT means Ultra-High TEMPERATURE Processing 1,964 Comments rongmaw lin Add a comment... Riderhard Riderhard 5 years ago Tara, you made more sense in 5 minutes then some of these boneheads with 18 to 20 minute videos! Thanks!Cute Pooch! 566 Vegetable Police Vegetable Police 3 years ago I almost didn't click on this because it was 6 years old, but this was basically the perfect video. Good job, thanks! 408 Per Olav Hairstead Per Olav Hairstead 3 years ago (edited) Try make pancakes with Kefir milk. Its heavenly 🙂 im a dairyfarmer so i got plenty of acess to raw delicious milk Edit: we usually pick wild blueberries and wild cloudberris that we use on the pancakes along with some sugar. 161 goodtimecharlie goodtimecharlie 9 months ago Just wanted to add in regards to amount of probiotic strains in kefir: store bought kefir is most likely made from kefir starter, which is not kefir grains. It's made in a lab and can create kefir, but does not have nearly as many probiotics. Homemade kefir on the other hand has much more (as mentioned) because it's made from grains. Important to note. 38 Highland Fleet Lute Highland Fleet Lute 3 years ago Just thought I'd check back and say, yeah, I made kefir exactly like this girl said, inc. second fermentation and it produced 100% flawless kefir. Thanks again, Tara. 30 Redat23 Redat23 4 years ago Is it possible the grains will increase in size until they take over earth ? 177 Tara Rosas Tara Rosas 8 years ago Fabulous! I'm so happy to hear that it answered all your questions. That was my aim - to get you started with a one-stop tutorial. Thanks for taking the time to comment, I appreciate the compliment! 48 Nella Keenan Nella Keenan 6 months ago A truly wonderful miracle food, The gift from nature that keeps on giving 😊 I discovered Kefir 10yrs ago and it has certainly helped my health and heal my body. 9 Lee Waites Lee Waites 6 years ago I've been making kefir for about 15 years and I have to applaud your video skills and thank you for sharing this. This is the best,most informative video I've ever seen on kefir and you do everything very well. On a side note I can tell you know what you're talking about from the beginning just because you can pronounce the stuff. You don't know how many times I've been corrected by someone thinking my "kuh-feer" should "kee-fuhr" which makes me giggle. "keh-feer" is cool too. :) It's such a wonderful thing and thanks for spreading it in a positive way. 16 earthygirlnut earthygirlnut 2 years ago Still after 7 years, best kefir video on YouTube. Clear, concise and provide information I haven’t heard else where. Thank you for this video! 10 Judi Cox Judi Cox 6 years ago Your video is perfect. Three years ago I started making my own kefir and was only given a 5 minute tutorial on what to do. So to YouTube I went. Your video was about the 5th or 6th one I watched and I remember thinking, "Thank God! Finally someone with a video that is easy to understand." This last summer my grains took off like crazy and I ended up with almost a half gallon of grains. Yikes! Posted them on Craigslist for free and have been giving away grains to 1 - 2 people a week ever since. They are all newbies like I was and after a 20 minutes lesson, I refer them to your video for a refresher and more detailed information. Thank you taking the time to make this video. You are my hero. Judi (Portland, Or). 3 Evie Ball Evie Ball 2 years ago Perfect demonstration of how to make kefir. You made it look so simple and encouraging! Thank you. xoxo 2 Nick Kalbach Nick Kalbach 8 years ago This is the best Kefir video on the web. 288 Althea Chan Althea Chan 5 years ago Thanks for the tutorial! I have been looking everywhere for instructions to making kefir and yours is just perfect! Very clear and organized, informative yet brief and interesting. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos! 17 Debra G. Debra G. 4 years ago This is one of the best videos I found on making kefir. It was very well written, with clear directions and helpful guidelines on what it should look like and smell like. Thanks very much! 15 Quinn Depatten Quinn Depatten 3 years ago That double fermentation technique is some universe brain technology. 50 Another Feat Another Feat 2 years ago This comment section is one of the best I've seen in a long time. like people actually making a conversation. jokes, advice, gratitude for the video, it's really nice. <3 42 Gene Miller Gene Miller 1 year ago If you heat the raw milk to 88 degrees and then mix in room temp grains it will ferment much faster. 5-12 hours. You can get raw milk in all states, some is just sold for pets only. It’s still fine. I get it straight from the farm and it’s labeled for pets only. It’s delicious. 3 Ash Smith Ash Smith 6 years ago Hi Tara :) I'm wondering if you seal the jar for the second fermentation, or do you just place the cap on the jar un-tightened like the first batch w/ the grains? Thanks!! 24 BeaunaturelleFeb11 BeaunaturelleFeb11 2 years ago Thank you SO much for this video! Nice and clear, plus also short, sweet and straight to the point. I was even blown away when you said that you healed your Crohns with this, because I have SERIOUS gut issues, so that gave me a lot of encouragement. I will definitely do the 2nd ferment .Thank you so very much. Now all I need to do is order some grains and raw milk...... 🤗 2 Pa Co Pa Co 3 months ago Very well presented, Tara; your voice, clarity, explanations, and visuals are all contributors along with Roxy's affirmation to your testimonials! I am looking forward to making kefir and thank you for your talent and time to share the procedure and tips. 😀 1 savant disgrace savant disgrace 2 years ago Thank you so much for all that information. You presented it wonderfully. Made my first batch and had my first cup of Kefir, I feel better already! Immediately. Recovering from inflamed gut due to long undiagnosed celiacs. 3 Eve Needham Eve Needham 6 months ago I used this video to make raw goat milk kefir almost 3 years ago, and I cured my hypothyroid in one month drinking the kefir and doing the Whole 30 diet. It hasn't returned. Excellent video. 1 Andrew Stirling Andrew Stirling 2 years ago Congratulations on your excellent instructional video, Tara. I'm new to the delights of Kefir, but found your video engaging and really clear. Like the grains themselves, your work continues to yield much benefit. 1 Morris Dugan Morris Dugan 2 years ago (edited) At one time, I was using raw goat milk, which worked very well. I don't remember it having that distinctive flavor that goat cheese has, though. I've also used the grains to make apple cider and bread. For bread, I'd use the yeast from the bottom of the cider bottle. Once I've used some grains outside of milk, I wouldn't use them with milk again. 4 Alyza K. Alyza K. 11 months ago Wonderful video Tara! The instructions are detailed and well explained. Bravo! 1 Australiano75 Australiano75 6 years ago Amazing video Tara, thanks for explaining it. I've just gotten my kefir grains today. Bought some organic goats milk, so here we go. Just have to by the plastic strainer and two mason jars. I´ll share it when it gets too big, because sharing kefir is caring :) 2 Marcus Perdue Marcus Perdue 6 years ago Great video! Good production value, very informative and easy to follow. Just found a popular raw milk farm here near my home in Fort Worth,Texas. Excited to start incorporating kefir into my diet! 2 April Foster April Foster 1 year ago I love this video, it gives you a full scope of what it's good for, how to make it, how to use it, and tips on how to keep it fresh. Thanks 2 Ryan Armishaw Ryan Armishaw 5 years ago great video. Much more professional than many of the others on YouTube. Straight to the point with lots of great info ! thank you very much AuroraClair AuroraClair 2 years ago Do you tighten the lid on the jar on the second ferment, or do you leave it loose like on the first ferment? Thank you 4 Daria Daria 2 years ago wow, i never thought making kefir is so easy! thanks for sharing :) 1 Truth Seeker Truth Seeker 2 years ago Wow! Thank you for this! You were very good at explaining. You deserve your own cooking show! 1 DoDo on the GoGo DoDo on the GoGo 2 years ago Thanks! This was very very helpful! You answered more question in this short video then all the others I looked at. I am starting my grains today with the help of your video. :) Andrew Andrew 1 year ago Brilliant video, so well explained and easy to follow. Thank you. Maureen Green Maureen Green 2 years ago I just ordered some grains off Etsy from a best selling provider. Can't wait to try this. Thank you for such a concise and professional video! You could teach how to make mud and I would watch. 6 Howard Johnson Howard Johnson 5 years ago In casa day maryland it's illegal to sell raw milk except for pets. I've noticed my pets have developed quite a taste for raw milk. 58 Pearly Baker Pearly Baker 3 years ago (edited) Love your video! Thank you for being concise and full of great information! dimpen dimpen 4 years ago After watching dozens of videos on homemade kefir, I can honestly say this is the best one. You've answered all my questions! Just subscribed! Thank you so much! 2 2000triathlete 2000triathlete 3 years ago Great explanation, a friend gave me some grains and i'm going to start using. you've cleared up so much on how to ferment. Thanks 1 David David 5 years ago Easily the best video on Kefir I have seen.... Really great how it goes into detail on what options you have once it is brewed .... Thanks! Dammi Holbourne Dammi Holbourne 2 years ago Your way of teaching is the best, very easy to understand and feel like drinking it immediately. 1 Paulo Pinto Paulo Pinto 4 years ago (edited) Thank you Tara, I found this video extremely informative. I've started making my own. I hate the taste but I know it's good for me so I will persevere. Warm hugs from a cold northern England 🤗 4 zk m zk m 3 years ago Terrific video, well done Tara. Clear and simple, thank you so much Leafar Dimalanta Leafar Dimalanta 5 years ago Make more 101 videos please. Yours was the only one that I found straight to the point, and clear, also accurate! 2 Jade Warnecke Jade Warnecke 3 years ago (edited) Well done video!! I too believe kefir has saved me from life with crohns. I store bought dairy kefir.. which is good but expensive. Then i found out about water kefir and have been making that for about 6 months. I absolutely love it. But am now ready to take on both water kefir and dairy. My whole family loves it. And has done wonders for everyone 2 Dayana Chaparro Dayana Chaparro 6 years ago Hi Tara. Thank you so mucho for this tutorial. Do you recommend a specific website where I can buy the Kefir grains? Marielle Phillips Marielle Phillips 1 year ago Super helpful. I received my first grains today and this literally answered all my questions, thanks so much! 3 ankita ahuja ankita ahuja 5 years ago very informative and to the point video.. I have seen many kefir preparation videos but this one sums all up with simple instructions.. thanks so much... hope I will also make kefir. can you suggest where should I buy these? some suggested amazon, but I am not sure... 37 Philbs Philbs 3 years ago Hi Tara. Fantastic video thank you. I have a quick question. How often do you drink Kefir? Also I am concerned about the high saturated fat content in whole milk. Is this fine or is there an alternative milk like semi skimmed? Kelsey J Kelsey J 1 year ago This is a great video! Made so well, so clear! Thank you! ATulip ATulip 2 years ago This video is amazing! I needed info on the mysterious Kefir grains and how to maintain them. And you spelled out EVERYTHING! Phil Phil 4 years ago Hi Tara, thanks for making this video! can you give advice on what to look out for when looking for good kefir grains? (especially online) TEXIN INDUSTRIES TEXIN INDUSTRIES 3 months ago This answered all my questions. I ordered some kefir grains online too, just got them and this video just answered all my questions I didn't get answers to anywhere else. Thanks a lot 👍👍 CarrionSmile CarrionSmile 7 years ago Oh wow. I didn't realize I can double ferment kefir.Thanks for the tip. :3 50 Tara Rosas · Costa G Costa G 9 months ago Brilliant video and well explained! I feel ready to make it now confidently. Thank you ! :-) Tony Locascio Tony Locascio 2 years ago This was an awesome video! Thank you so much! So pumped to make my kefir :) Tracy Tracy 4 years ago I never even heard of kefir. Great video. Very clear and informative. Thank you. DeeDee Cartwright DeeDee Cartwright 4 years ago Thank you so much, you make it look very easy so I'm gonna give it a try! 😉 Beaker Beaker 3 years ago Hi Tara, Thanks for the video. Quick question, after the second fermentation where the liquid seperates, is this what they refer to as splitting? Jernej Sila Jernej Sila 4 years ago The only kefir instructions you'll ever gonna need. Very nicely done! :) 4 Ross Ross 5 years ago This was so useful and a very well presented video, thank you so much! 1 Michael Mathieu Michael Mathieu 5 years ago Excellent! I was looking for a well-done video to share with a friend who is new to this process. You really nailed it! Nunez Nunez 2 years ago Short, clear, straight to the point! so good stuff! Thanks! Grace Sanity Grace Sanity 2 years ago I use light milk. Works brilliantly, as l did not want full fat milk. Once the grains had multiplied (using full fat milk) l then started using light milk. Perfect. 1 The Earnshaws The Earnshaws 2 years ago Awesome vid thanks. I was worried my grains were not working well but actually looks like they are perfect! L. Martin L. Martin 8 years ago I have watched many Kefir Videos. This is probably the best one I have seen. You did a great job of not only explaining all of the important facts about Kefir but you did a great job of showing how to make homemade Kefir. The only thing I think that was left out was the history of Kefir. But besides that, this was an awesome awesome video. 8 Tara Rosas · ladymc 2021 ladymc 2021 6 months ago This is amazing!!! Bravo.for the perfect explanation! My father in law in England has lost over 40lbs on this!!! Eric Allen Eric Allen 5 years ago You covered this topic very thoroughly. Thank you; I learned alot about Kefir. Pins and Mickey waffles Pins and Mickey waffles 3 years ago Fantastically done! You made it super simple!!!! Paul Matthew St. Pierre Paul Matthew St. Pierre 3 years ago Hi Tara. I'm making kefir for the first time, after a friend gave me the mother culture. Your video is my only guide, which is so clear it's made me feel confident. Thank you. 1 Deluge Cosmetics Deluge Cosmetics 6 years ago Thanks a lot for this awesome video, I have enjoyed it many many many times. It is very detailed with the KEFIR MILK. mobley Mobley mobley Mobley 3 years ago Great video, I got my grains from Mr and Mrs Kefir. They grow so quickly and taste delicious! 12 Mauritius Dunfagel Mauritius Dunfagel 2 years ago Your explanation was superb. I was so confused about the process of making and using kefir. Thanks! Shivangi Chauhan Shivangi Chauhan 3 years ago Thank u for the precise information that u conveyed in a short time! Best video on kefir! Susilee Dean Susilee Dean 4 years ago Thank you. That was a very clear explanation. I'm going to try making kefir. It makes me feel so good after I drink it. Y Pure Y Pure 2 years ago VERY good vid..super professional, clear, to the point and very friendly too. Great job! Brazilian Man Brazilian Man 1 year ago I´m from Brazil and I love Kefir! It has changed my life and so my wife´s. Now, I´m trying to convince a friend of mine from Texas to start his own production at home. Thanks for the video, by the way. Keep up the good job! It´s very informative. EasyCookVideos EasyCookVideos 5 years ago I think it's called the 'feel good' beverage because a longer fermented Kefir can contain up to 2% alcohol :) 17 Anhslaught Anhslaught 5 years ago I'm waiting for this to come through my mail and am excited to try it out to see if it fixes some stomach problems my family and friends have. I hear people saying it taste great, but it looks delicious like cottage cheese and sour yogurt to me lol. I am kind of scared of doing it wrong and it gets dirty and contaminated somehow though....or not taking care of my milk rotting. I'm also doing low carb ketogenic life so this might be a bit of a challenge for me. Do you have any advice for me on this? Arts Crafts Arts Crafts 1 year ago Roxy is so cute! Thank you for these really organized and straightforward directions to make kefir! ♥️ 1 A Substantial Life A Substantial Life 3 years ago Tara, I agree: you made this process SO MUCH EASIER to understand than MANY other videos I have watched!!! THANK YOU! Also, I noticed that once you are done and ready to put your fermented kefir into the fridge, you put the lid on TIGHTLY, correct? From one Tara to another - THANK YOU!!!! Jesse Knox Jesse Knox 4 years ago This is a great video thanks for sharing! That's amazing Kefier healed your crohns that's incredible! 3 Christian Flat Earther Christian Flat Earther 5 years ago This was a very helpful video. Thank you for making it. 1 Geeta M Geeta M 2 years ago Hi Tara, love this video. Thank you! Just one question: Do you rinse you kefir grains? 4 Momar T. Momar T. 6 months ago What an awesome video! Straight to the point very informative simple and clean 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Thank you so much Princess! Doctors never talk about this!! thank you God we still have good ppl🙏🏼 Oliang and nomyen TV Oliang and nomyen TV 2 years ago (edited) 👏👏👏 direct to the point in 5 mins, thanks Tara💗 1 Sheila West Sheila West 3 years ago This is probably the best, most concise, and easy to follow description and instructions for keeping and using kefir. Thank you! Alison Jetmar Alison Jetmar 3 years ago Lovely concise informative presentation my dear! I just received my grains and started my first batch of Kefir. It helped to wrap a heating pad, on low temp around the jar of organic whole milk to get the grains back to life as I ordered the grains from the west coast. Looking forward to refining my skill and sharing my knowledge with my curious friends. Thank you! Eddie Flaisler Eddie Flaisler 5 years ago Hey Tara, Great video. Looking forward to trying this out. Do you have any recommendation as for where to get the Kefir grains from? I live in the SF Bay Area. Saw some stuff on Amazon, but these days you don't know who to trust. Thanks! Braddurs Braddurs 7 years ago Just started marking my own kefir at home so this was reassuring to know I'm doing it correctly. Great and informative video. 6 genuine1011 genuine1011 5 years ago The most comprehensive video on kefir , thank you . Saved me a lot of time . Emmanuel King Emmanuel King 6 months ago Simple and easy tutorial...thank you! 👌🥛🍶 The Hopeless Fisherman The Hopeless Fisherman 4 years ago Old video, but thanks for this. I was wondering how to get mine thicker like we had it as children, so I'll try the double fermenting. Wee Peng Wee Peng 4 years ago You’re really good at doing this. Thanks for this great video. Ronan Browne Ronan Browne 5 years ago Thanks for the informative video. Im trying to make homemade kefir ice cream without an ice cream making machine. For other homemade ice-creams this can be done with sweetened condensed; dairy/coconut milk . . . , whipped cream and alcohol. Have you ever heard of sweetened condensed kefir being made? Does Kefir have a seperable cream that can be whipped to make such an ice cream? Any help you could give would be greatly appreciated knitjunky knitjunky 6 years ago Now I know how to make it AND pronounce it. Thank you! Great video. 10 Micah Lantz Micah Lantz 3 years ago It's going to be very challenging for me to find a source of raw milk. In other videos, others have instructed to heat the milk up to certain temperatures. If I use just good quality organic whole milk, do I need to heat it up or just the same process as the raw milk? Great video by the way. I can't wait to make my first batch 1 Cocina Maribel Cocina Maribel 6 years ago Fantastic video! Learned what I needed to keep my kefir making going :) 1 James Wayman James Wayman 3 years ago Awesome well done video Tara, thanks from a new kefir maker! Shannon Mackey Shannon Mackey 6 years ago Your video is so complete and clear for this process! GREAT JOB! thank you! 1 Soldier4777 Soldier4777 7 years ago Hello, I have been making my kefir according to these instructions for three months now, and it works great! We also prefer to double ferment. The only issue we've encountered was when there was a significant drop in our temps (outside) our kefir took longer than 24hrs to ferment & we had to find a warmer spot for them in our pantry, now our grains are happily producing kefir again every 24hrs. THANKS Tara! 5 Tara Rosas · Velvet & Toads Everyday French Living Velvet & Toads Everyday French Living 1 year ago The milk kefir video I’ve been looking for... for years! Thank you thank you! Jorge Murillo Cucalón Jorge Murillo Cucalón 1 year ago Made my first batch of kefir today 👍🏻 1 Ignacio Montaño Mealla Ignacio Montaño Mealla 3 years ago Hello Tara, great video! Question: on the double fermentation process, do I seal the lid or leave it unselaed like the first fermentation? thx!! 1 Andy Stevenson Andy Stevenson 3 years ago I'm making my first batch of kefir. It's been in the go for 24 hours, but it's not separated yet, although it is beginning to smell sour. 1 Chris Chris 3 years ago Perfect video! Everything I wanted to know. Thank you! Mark Cooper Mark Cooper 8 years ago Excellent information and the quality of your video is amazing (Very professional). I have RA and am a newbie to the GAPS diet. I am LOVING Kefir (A family is blessing me with organic, grass fed Goat Milk).....Ours turns out a bit thin though. We are going to use a couple of your tips though. Thank you for sharing this info. I'm so happy that you are disease free. I'm on a quest to be RA free naturally. I'm going to start a video wellness journal on my YT channel soon. Keep the videos coming! You are inspiring to my wife and myself. God bless. 4 Tara Rosas · Hugh Marcus Hugh Marcus 2 years ago Great video. In Europe we call it Keefir ( the emphasis being on the ee part of the word. But hey that it really important. One issue I’ve been having lately is gas forming in the stored kefir in the fridge. It’s great the day I remove it from the grains & put it in the fridge, but after a couple of days it’s almost like drinking a carbonated drink. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. I’m using non homogenised grass fed milk from Jersey cows. Laurus Nobilis Laurus Nobilis 5 years ago Thank You for video! I was wondering where I might find a list of those 60 beneficial bacteria in the kefir that you mentioned? George Day George Day 4 years ago Like everyone else who's commented here, I think this is one of the best and most professional "How To" videos on the web. 'Very helpful and easy to understand! And the numerous proposals of marriage aren't the least bit surprising either! :) Paula Paula 1 month ago ❤thank you for your help & especially the tip of double fermentation,love it❤ Jordan Smith Jordan Smith 3 years ago Clear and concise. Thank you so much. The Wizard Factory The Wizard Factory 1 year ago Wow. First of all great video, and thank you. Second, apparently I've been saying kefir wrong for several years, like KEE-fer, like Keefer Southerland lol. Then I clicked this video to brush up on my skills bc I've been out of the game for a bit. And right out of the gate KEFF-fear sound totally foreign to me for obvious reasons, so i looked it up and apparently it is actually kuh-FEAR. Not that any of this makes the product itself any less fermenty & healing lol...but I like words and find them interesting. Thanks again for the useful content! :) 3 Latin Roses Latin Roses 5 years ago Loved your video. Well done. Thank you so much!!! Matthew J Crockett Matthew J Crockett 2 years ago Whenever you double ferment the kefir and you have the separation of kefir and whey what is the best way to seperate them? I like thick kefir :-) I love your video it's so simple but it's all you need to know to get started thank you rose kwok rose kwok 6 years ago Very clear instruction - thanks a lot! keilanatalierose keilanatalierose 5 years ago Great and informative video, thank you! So happy it helped heal you. Hope825224 Hope825224 3 years ago Thank you for a great video. Very easy to understand, and gets to the point very quickly. I hate 20 minutes videos, where all they do is talk about nonsense. I don't have the patience to watch them. Yours on the other hand was well done. Thank you again. Dee Dee Dee Dee 7 years ago This is an awesome video! Congratulations on such a thorough job of explaining and the high quality picture and sound. (I just posted my own video about making kefir, but if I had seen yours first I never would have done it!) Just for the record, I thought I would add two observations. One is that the milk I use is ultra pasteurized (in tetrabrik) and it still makes great kefir. The second one is that when I have too many kefir grains, I separate some of them out and rinse them well with water, then leave them to dry at room temperature, spread out on a plate from time to time, turning occasionally. When they are completely dry (at this point they are much smaller, hard, and yellow), I store them in a jar in the pantry. I think their shelf life in this state is indefinite. You can rehydrate them with water (12 hours), then milk (24-48 hrs.), when you need them. Also, a question for you. What is the purpose of leaving the lid unscrewed on the jar? Mine is always tightly closed and I've never had a problem. Thanks in advance for your thoughts. 3 Susie Florian Susie Florian 3 years ago @Tara, I started drinking Kefir over a year ago. Kefir has helped me overcome Hypothyroidism, and stay cancer free. I LOVE IT SO MUCH! I have not taken any medications of any kind since January 1, 2016. Now, one year later, I am sharing Kefir grains with friends and family as well as teaching people how to make cultured/fermented foods. I have been meaning to come on here to thank you for your video on how to make Kefir, yours is the best I have found. Often people ask me to make/post a video on how to make Kefir but all I do is share yours. So, if you have over 600,000 views it's probably because I've shared it about that many times! =D Hope you are staying well. Thank you for sharing the knowledge. I hope many are listening and trying a natural way to heal. I am experiencing, firsthand, the benefits of this amazing drink. It has change my life. 1 Raz Fluxman Raz Fluxman 1 year ago great video!! really informative and helpful! thank you so much! can't wait for my Kefir to be ready!! Will VM Will VM 1 year ago Very informative and fun video! Thank you so much. I'm going to find some kefir grains and start the process. jimmie200 jimmie200 1 year ago My goodness! This is the best video on how to make kefir I have seen. You are so clear in your instructions! Thank you!! brincktv brincktv 4 years ago Perfect video! I'm feeling good already, just from watching. Now to the brewing. Thank you :D James Teiwimate James Teiwimate 2 years ago Be careful with raw milk (unprocessed milk straight from dairy farm) you drink whole litre and hopefully you're next or close to toilet. Do try it and find out like me. 3 Elijah Lewis Elijah Lewis 6 years ago I do my second fermentation in the fridge, it changes the taste and texture. It gets nice and viscous. I use a metal strainer because its easier to clean. Its stainless which is non-reactive. Stainless doesn't ionize in the presence of acids. In addition, I rinse my grains with tap water every so often because I accumulate gummy curd. I use the same jar over and over like you, but I wipe the mouth to prevent contamination. I like to add some kefir to the next batch to jump start it because I like mine extra sour. I've had my grains for about 3 years. And I'm drinking some now! I like mine so tart it stings my tongue a little. darlene uptagrafft darlene uptagrafft 1 year ago Thank you, I agree, this is the best video on how to!! Sharing with many!!! I add a few pieces of fruit to my 2nd fermentation ( 2 strawberries cut up, a few slices of pears or apples, even cut several blueberries in half! Lou Vega Lou Vega 10 months ago All my Kefír questions (and more) answered in under 6 mins. Great YouTube video. Thank you! KUMAR HATTI KUMAR HATTI 4 years ago that was so detailed. great job! 1 Radha Singh Radha Singh 2 years ago Would love to see more videos...your explanations are superb. Danny Danny 6 years ago I found out about Kefir recently when i was looking for something really powerfull and natural to help me recover after surgery and 12 days of strong antibiotics, so i've started making it and i hope it will help me heal myself. Thank you for the wonderfull video and demonstration, really nice to hear it helped you too :) 15 mesaquecaiu mesaquecaiu 5 years ago (edited) Nice production! Can I just leave the milk with the grains for 48 hours instead of doing the double fermentation (ripening)? 1 Stevo123 Stevo123 5 years ago Incredible video. Thank you! User ID not found User ID not found 2 years ago Great straight forward video, thank you. I notice you haven’t done anymore videos since this one several years ago, I hope you’re alright and your Crohn’s isn’t troubling you too much? Amy French Ink Amy French Ink 2 years ago Thanks for a great video! Just a few questions: How can you be sure the milk isn’t spoiling if you aren’t refrigerating it? Can you refrigerate during fermentation if you’re willing to wait longer? How long is the kefir safe to drink after fermentation? (since it smells sour, anyway, smell might not be a good guide.) How many times can you reuse the same kefir grains? Could you go nuts nutrition-boosting a kefir smoothie by adding things like chia seeds or fenugreek seeds, or is it best to keep things simple? Thank you again! Diabolical Debacle Diabolical Debacle 3 years ago I'm getting into making Kefir, I just came across it! I suffer from so many health issues but seeking healthy alternatives. 1 Ana Sanchez Ana Sanchez 3 years ago your dog looks like kefir grains :D thanks for awesome video, short and precise! 82 Michael Dumbrell Michael Dumbrell 3 years ago Excellent video. Thank you for this ! Valerie F Valerie F 3 weeks ago Hi Tara, I sure hope all is well with you. After seeing a video about Kefir by Dr. Berg I immediately wanted to learn about making Kefir, this video is so clear and empowering! After watching, I was craving more Knowledge about your journey thru Chrons Disease, as a very dear friend is in and out of the hospital fighting the same battle. It was surprising to see this wonderful video is the only one you have. So first of all, thank you for making this tutorial, and secondly, I hope this mean you are doing so well that you never have to talk about digestive illness ever again! Best wishes 🌼🌻🌼 慧敏 Amethyst 慧敏 Amethyst 5 years ago thank you for this informative video, it's really helpful to newbie like me, just started to make kefir today. how much kefir we can consume daily? facedownsaints facedownsaints 5 years ago Can you please make a video on how to activate the kefir grains? I've gotten way more out of this video than anything else on the web. You make it look really easy. Thanks. Hannah Hannah 3 years ago Great video! Thank you for all the info! The Euro Cooking Canuk The Euro Cooking Canuk 6 years ago Great vid hon! I did a video on making kefir myself, as I have been making it for a while now. My grandmother ALWAYS had it! . Being from the Balkans, this is an age old recipe we've been consuming for thousands of years, and I am SO glad it is catching on in the western world. However, I have a question for you. I now live in the Mediterranean (Malta to be exact), and the summers are VERY hot! I usually leave my kefir out to ferment, and every 24 hours, drain, and get my kefir. I am doing 2 batches at once right now. But recently, due to the heat, as you know, it ferments MUCH quicker and starts to separate earlier than normal. So, I am finding myself putting them in the fridge half way through. It still tastes great, but I think it's double fermenting before it's time, as I get a lot of whey now. So...my questions is - should I separate them AGAIN (4 batches), or is me putting them in the fridge before 24 hours ok? Also, I am not always able to do that if I have to work! What do you suggest? Thanks in advance! 8 Natnael Seyoum Natnael Seyoum 3 years ago Question, have you ever had a fruit fly fall into your kefir grains for a second ? This happened to me but I quickly scooped it out. I'm worried that the grains may be ruined George Hawkins George Hawkins 6 years ago Really great informative video on Kefir thank you Tara. Susie T Susie T 3 years ago You have one of the easiest to follow kefir making videos on the net. Kudos to you, Tara! 1 irie Nino irie Nino 1 year ago Thank you for you amazing video. I'm here fighting a UC flare up and heard that raw milk and kefir will help. I would love to be encouraged to hear your testimony. Jenni Hayward Jenni Hayward 5 years ago I have the same pitcher! :) Great video - thanks for the info! adfasd adfasd 2 years ago Thank you so much for pronouncing this correctly.... 3 Marcus Bradburn Marcus Bradburn 4 years ago Hi Tara. Can you tell me how long it takes to grow new Kefir grains to the size that you have in your video, please? Oliver Family Farm Life Oliver Family Farm Life 11 months ago Great video about making kefir. One thing I wanted to add though.....All milk bought from the store is free from antibiotics. Milk gets tested multiple times before getting to the milk plant. Milk from a dairy get put down the drain if there is a trace of antibiotics. Joseph Joseph 5 years ago A good tip that I just discovered making my first batches of kefir. If the temperature in the room where you are making it is lower than between 22 and 27 degrees celcius, take a table lamp with one of the older style filament globes in it and leave it on right next to the jar with the kefir in it. My lamp can be bent to aim the warmth from the globe directly (About 5 inches away) onto the jar. I have found that when I do this with a thermometer on top of the jar, the temperature in the jar remains at a constant 25 degrees celsius. I cover the jar with a black cloth just in case the light can harm the growing kefir, however, when I first used the lamp I did not use the cloth and the kefir was just fine. 2 AdrianStoner. com AdrianStoner. com 1 year ago thank you :) what a wonderfully made video i was just curious what it was and you answered that and taught us a bunch! 100!! Maja Maja 5 years ago One of the best how-to videos on kefir that I've ever seen. However, I didn't hear you mention adding a piece of fruit, citrus peel, etc during the 2ndary ferment, which I thought was necessary? Awesome video & music. New subscriber! <3 Evil Harry Dread Evil Harry Dread 5 years ago The best filmed and best presented kefir video on you tube. Thank you. One question though. How long can you keep the kefir milk in the fridge after you've removed the grains? 7 John John 3 years ago You did such a terrific job with this video. I was thoroughly disappointed when I visited your page in hopes to find videos which outlined your path to recovery from Crohn's. Many people would love to know your story! It is inspiring to learn that you recovered from a disease that ruins many people's lives. Thank you for this video. Best to you and yours. dilemmix dilemmix 2 months ago Very well explained, thank you. I'm new to this. I've been buying Kefir from the supermarket, it's so expensive! This will help! Annettesmusic Annettesmusic 6 years ago Thanks for your instructional video. I was wondering if you can answer this question. Years ago, I got a very old recipe book that showed you how to make cultured sour milk using 1C whole milk and 2T buttermilk. You mixed it together and left it on the counter for 24hours to thicken it. Tasted great and I'd use it in recipes instead of yogurt. OK so, I just started making Kefir using Milk Kefir grains and, it too takes 24 hours and it tastes just like the Cultured sour milk product I used to make. How do I know I'm making Kefir (with it's many probiotics) and not just cultured sour milk? You mentioned how you know it's ready that, one sign is that it would be "stinky" so, I'm wondering, is it that yeasty smell that would tell me it's Kefir and not just cultured sour milk? Also, the grains have been multiplying like crazy so, is that another indication it's Kefir and not just cultured sour milk. Yeah, I'm a newbie so, please be gentle heh. 1 ladymc 2021 ladymc 2021 5 months ago I have been trying to grow my grains and it has taken 4 tries already and has really not been as simple as I would of hoped in the beginning. My father in law is an expert at it so far and is doing so so good on it, but this particular Kefir grains that I received may or may not be dormant. Still trying to make them grow and hoping I will soon be able to see mine turn out like yours! Tara Rosas Tara Rosas 8 years ago Trust me, I got many an eye roll from several GI's when I told them I was pursuing alternatives like diet. Sort of a, "yeah, good luck with that..." At the end of the day which therapy worked? Drugs or diet??? Well, I failed all the drugs... 69 mike mai mike mai 2 years ago the illustration is clear and straightforward, for a lazy person like me, I will start making some kefir myself now. 2 Anne Kennedy Anne Kennedy 1 year ago Excellent. Tells me all I need to know. Thank you Penny Blaze Penny Blaze 2 months ago Wonderfully clear thank you. 🙏🏽❤️ smartypans nutritionist! smartypans nutritionist! 6 years ago absolutely helpful and lovely, i became a big fan. look forward for more valuable information 1 Riq Fez Riq Fez 4 years ago with your permission I like to use your video and translate it to spanish, I have friends suffering from acid reflux and since I've been using this kefir once following your video instructions had help me tremendously I'm so happy I don't have to take anymore inhibitors even more this kefir has reduce my appetite and I had loose 6 pounds of body weight since I'd started. enrique Mohammed Mohammed 6 years ago Thanks for the video. Does a metal blender not affect the quality of the kefir? 3 James Gaul James Gaul 4 years ago Great video Tara. Where can I get kefir grains that have lots of those good strains? And if you use grains from different sources does that increase the diff. strains? Thanks Tomass Semevics Tomass Semevics 1 year ago I am from Baltic states, me and my family drink kefir since I was young everyday, kefir is like most traditional drink in my country 2 Teresa Jastrzębska Teresa Jastrzębska 2 years ago I know it's a long time since this was published, but maybe you'll see. Do you know why kefir grains might not grow? They ferment my kefir very well every but they are not expanding. Do you have any advice for that maybe? THE HAMMER THE HAMMER 1 year ago Just discovered kefir a few months ago. Really like it. I think I'll make this homemade kind. Great vid, tks. True HQ True HQ 4 months ago Clear and concise explanation. Don’t get how nearly every other kefir video overcomplicated this explanation. UniQ UniQ 4 years ago Now leave that for 3 days with the grains and you have yourself the best yoghurt. 3 kellie hudson kellie hudson 1 year ago At last! A simple easy to follow video which doesn't leave me all confused with side tracking Albert Yang Albert Yang 2 years ago I would recommend a silicone spatula vs a wooden one; wooden can have pockets of bacteria in it if it's not completely dry. Also silicone scrapes cleaner. Other than that; perfect vid. ThatSameer ThatSameer 4 years ago (edited) Best kefir instructional video. Helped me a lot. I still refer to this video months later. Thanks Kelly Lim Kelly Lim 3 years ago Hi Tara, thank you for your informative video! Just a few questions: 1. Do you tighten the lid when you do double fermentation? 2. When you put it in the fridge, do you tighten the lid? And when you change out the milk, the milk strained out, are those considered Kefir Milk as per usual process as well or do you throw it out? Thanks! 1 Williamsburgflair Williamsburgflair 4 years ago Thank you for the great presentation? Why are your grains dry? I noticed most of the grains I see on videos are wet and mushy? What is the difference? Maria Roqueta Maria Roqueta 7 years ago Hi Tara! I adore this video..;) I have watch EVERY video on kefir making in YouTube! Have u had/ made GOAT MILK KEFIR???? OMG!!! I switched from raw cows milk to goat- I prefer it 100% more!!! Give it a try and make a video on that experience!!! Wooooo- hoooo!👒🐎👒🐎👒🐎👒🐎👒 6 FordTransitvan FordTransitvan 4 years ago Thanks, this was clear and easy to follow. Ronan Browne Ronan Browne 5 years ago Thanks for the informative video. Im trying to make homemade kefir ice cream without an ice cream making machine. For other homemade ice-creams this can be done with sweetened condensed; dairy/coconut milk . . . , whipped cream and alcohol. Have you ever heard of sweetened condensed kefir being made? Does Kefir have a seperable cream that can be whipped to make such an ice cream? Any help you could give would be greatly appreciated Allison Scanlan Allison Scanlan 5 years ago I really liked your video :) I tried making kefir last week, and started feeling even sicker with typical Crohn's symptoms. I am wondering if the grains were not fully activated and, thus couldn't ferment the lactose, (I got the grains from cultures for health) but the grains weren't growing very well after a few weeks. Anyways I am wondering if the left over lactose made me sick, as I ended up vomitting today even though I hadn't had kefir for about four days. I got new already activated undehydrated grains from another supplier rated 5 stars. I am worried to try kefir again, although I am not completely sure if this is what caused me to get sick. And I am somewhat desperate as a college student, who restarted on Humara today...I had thought that since the lactobacillus was still present in the raw milk, the lactose enzymes would help in digesting the lactose, but am feeling really perplexed. Thanks :) 1 Scottoriah Games Scottoriah Games 1 year ago Super informative, thank you so much! Kevin Garrett Kevin Garrett 2 years ago Hi, I've just started making Kefir but it tastes fizzy, is this ok? Thank you 2 AX Bab AX Bab 2 days ago You posted the video 9 years ago and I watched it just now (in 2022)! Thank you for the clear and concise instructions. Much appreciated. God bless! Tara Rosas Tara Rosas 8 years ago Davina Theriaque, (not sure why I have no reply option for you) but to answer your question, I said "leech" metals. It's sometimes believed that the kefir will pull metal from utensils or bowls into the beverage. This has been debated among experts so some choose to use plastic or mesh strainers. 18 Hajiro TV Hajiro TV 1 year ago The video is nice. Informative and straight to the point which saves me time. Great! Kassy Clifford Kassy Clifford 2 years ago I just LOVE you! Your personality shines through in your video. I am an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and teach cooking classes. Apparently, I have been mispronouncing kefir for a very long time. Thanks for teaching me the right way to pronounce it, haha! I have a question about using the kefir grains with raw milk. I was told you need to make a few batches first with pasteurized milk before blending the grains with raw milk. I did not hear this in the video. Do you agree? 1 Sabi_ Jaha Sabi_ Jaha 3 years ago This was so informative and straight to the point👍👍 missmamtube missmamtube 6 years ago Thank you much for you Kefir recipe. What kind of glass kefir milk container with the handle are you using.How long does it take for Kefir grains to grow as large as yours ? Blessings ! Yl WasHere Yl WasHere 2 years ago 4:10 yessss thats what I was looking for :)))))) thx you <3 4 Bee Wise Bee Wise 8 months ago This is the best video to learn about making kefir! Thank you so much 😊. I have Crohn’s disease and really hope drinking this will help. Sukanya Sehgal Sukanya Sehgal 4 months ago Hi Tara, thanks for the wonderful video. This has been very helpful. I have shared it with all my friends I shared my grains with. I really wish I could get some of your magical grains. Pls let me know if you do share or sell them. I would love to get some. Thanks! Zara Griffiss Equestrian Zara Griffiss Equestrian 2 years ago Lovely video thank you !!! Just started mine! Eddie Hwang Eddie Hwang 3 years ago Hi. Great video. Where do you recommend where to obtain the grains? Thanks. S E S E 6 years ago awesome video and you pronounce Kefir correctly. Thank you😊 L Page L Page 7 years ago Couple things. 1. When you make a new batch, is the fresh milk you add to the strained grains cold or room temperature? 2. Will you marry me? :P 43 Tara Rosas · mmh3999 mmh3999 2 years ago Very Informative. Right to the point. Thank you Tara. Maja Maja 5 years ago One of the best how-to videos on kefir that I've ever seen. However, I didn't hear you mention adding a piece of fruit, citrus peel, etc during the 2ndary ferment, which I thought was necessary? Awesome video & music. New subscriber! <3 smartypans nutritionist! smartypans nutritionist! 6 years ago absolutely helpful and lovely, i became a big fan. look forward for more valuable information Waneva Cook Waneva Cook 1 month ago This is appears to be the only video made. I pray you are still doing well. You done a good job in sharing your knowledge on how to make Kefir. I figured your story would grow into more things you can do with Kefir. 1 Mary Marth Mary Marth 2 years ago I've never felt so good in my life as when i added Greek yogurt and kefir to my diet. Feels good to feel on track again. I bought an instant pot and now make my own homemade Greek yogurt and can't wait to make homemade kefir. Thanks for the video. 2 Allison Thomas Allison Thomas 1 month ago What an amazing complete informative video. Thanks A Butler A Butler 3 years ago Very informative! Great video!😌 yasmin12333 yasmin12333 7 years ago thank you 3 Therese Crouch Therese Crouch 1 year ago Thankyou, very informative..I've been told how in past, but never in depth like you shared..can i make water kefir or use coconut milk? Binh Minh Pham Binh Minh Pham 2 years ago Helpful tutorial. Thank you! mustafa kaya mustafa kaya 1 year ago Brewing Kefir Kefir yeast buds are washed in the sink with a non-metal strainer with not very large holes. It is gently dropped into a plastic, porcelain or glass jar. The more kefir we get, the more milk is added. My kefir has always had a hold, even if it was bought in the open, boiled and cooled, at room temperature, or pasteurized milk that just came out of the fridge. Leave it in a dark, room-temperature place (no need to wrap and wrap like yogurt) After 24 hours, your kefir is ready. If you wait too much, it gets sour. Since we will use the kefir yeast buds again, we filter them, if you are not available, put them in the fridge with their container, then you can filter them. Try not to take a break, even if you do it with a glass of milk every day, it tastes great. Let's say you won't do it for a while; Put water in a small glass jar and drop the kefir into it. Keep them in the fridge. They can stay alive for months. (But when you start again, it won't taste like you stopped.) When you do it constantly, it starts to multiply. The first amount you make in 1 month almost doubles. Distribute the subject to the neighbor, friend and friend, so that his abundance will increase. (I always do that) You can eat too much kefir. Bon Appetit. Mustafa KAYA Squid Amigo Squid Amigo 3 years ago Informative video! I have a question about using lactose free milk. I’m lactose intolerant, so is it ok to use a lactose free milk? I usually use Fairlife brand. Thanks. Jo Hoare Jo Hoare 1 year ago I always come back to this video every time I start making kefir again.🙂 Junkyard Santa Junkyard Santa 3 years ago Roxie looked less than impressed lol 6 ana avaro ana avaro 2 years ago Great video. Very informative. Thanks!!! Treaty Petey Treaty Petey 4 years ago Hi there, great video, thank you. My girlfriend put me on to this as I have Ulcerative/Crohns Disease. I have always been told that I should not have any dairy. Could you please clarify this for me as this is made with dairy. Thank you Called Out Of Darkness Called Out Of Darkness 6 months ago You did such a good job with this video. It's too bad you didn't continue making videos like this. Amanda F Amanda F 4 years ago Hi! I want to start making kefir and was wondering where you first got the grains? There are so many options! Thanks! Adam J Adam J 3 years ago Hi, Thank you for the Video. I would like to know how long the Kefir will lost, like how many time you reuse it? Would it last for a month? 3 Months? A year? Or forever? Where can I find them in the grocery store? Thank you again, Adam Lbr ry 0 Lbr ry 0 4 years ago (edited) Nice, lady 3 Invictum Lupus Invictum Lupus 3 years ago My first How To video and I'm done searching. Good video. I can't wait to try it out. Nicolas Nick Nicolas Nick 3 years ago Very good. I really appreciated the detail regarding UHT milk! Alabama Alabama 1 year ago Very good video Very easy to make I noticed it made really quick but got better after the first 3 batches after recieving new grains. Jay Stanley Jay Stanley 1 month ago Do the grains go bad in time? Been doing this for a year now and love it. Thing is over time my days between batches has grow. I have let it set for 3-4, even 5 days with NP other than a slight yellow cast to the surface. I can’t see where leaving it is any different then a double fermentation. Now our grains have a slight yellow cast and our finished product is not as thick - our my grains sick? Covid? 🤒 diana lopez diana lopez 3 months ago So informative thank you very much for the video! szaki szaki 6 years ago How to make Kafir grains, eh? That is the question? 5 Bee Wise Bee Wise 8 months ago Is it ok to use the metal immersion blender in the kefir since you’re being careful not to use metal anywhere else? Susan Moghaddam Susan Moghaddam 2 years ago Thanks for a wonderful video .. how many times can you return kefir in the same glass jar after the first time? Shehla Shibli Shehla Shibli 6 years ago Thank you for such a great video. 1 yobair yobair 1 year ago (edited) Hi! This is awesome. You are awesome! Can you please post your materials and possibly the links on where you purchased them from? Thank you so much! impalaO7 impalaO7 2 months ago This video was perfection! Thank you! Dzenan Gojak Dzenan Gojak 8 years ago will you marry me? :) :3 11 Tara Rosas · Ahmed Mukhtar Ahmed Mukhtar 1 month ago After going through so many videos this is the most easiest and straight to the point video i came across. Art by Tore Art by Tore 2 months ago Great video. Simple and informative. J Henry J Henry 5 years ago @Tara Rosas Hi great vid, 1) Can you put probiotic tablets into this ? Will they grow ? Do they taste good ? 2) How do you reduce the acidity for ppl with acid reflux or gstritis ? thx marcnrqz marcnrqz 2 years ago Hi, can you cite the information where you got the amount of different strains from the different foods? Id like to find out how much are in kimchi as well Naturalpromise Naturalpromise 3 years ago Fantastic video!! Helped me a lot! Moein Rahimi Moein Rahimi 4 years ago where the hell milk is illegal ? 3 escabrosa1 escabrosa1 9 months ago Excellent video, thanks. I just made my first batch and I think it turn out pretty good. How much do you drink a day? TheGoodHeart1000 TheGoodHeart1000 3 years ago Great presentation! Thank you! Joy Taber Joy Taber 2 years ago Hi Tara, our daughter turned me onto this video, I used to make it at home so many (too many) years ago. 2 questions; 1) Can you freeze the grains for future use as you can with sour dough starter? 2) is the liquid from the 2nd ferment whey? Yohanan Rodriguez Yohanan Rodriguez 2 years ago Great video, very well done. Saeed Pakiari Saeed Pakiari 5 years ago Thanks for the very good quality and quick video! I wanted to buy Kefir grains and start making my own kefir, but as I searched on Amazon I realised that rendom ppl are selling their own grains. How do I make sure the grains that I'm getting, contains all of the bacteria s and micro organisms that kefir suposed to have? Im afraid I'll be makeing incomplete kefirs over and over... thanks N8 N8 6 months ago Best keifr recipe, thanks! You’re awesome! Chris Haddon Chris Haddon 6 months ago That was very helpful thank you very much 🙂 Ahmed Ajabi Ahmed Ajabi 3 years ago how often should we use the same kefir grains ?? thanks :) John Rao John Rao 4 months ago After watching Dr.Eric Burg about Kefir, wanted to check out how to make it at home! Very informative video, thank you! vas 1 vas 1 4 years ago Nice video. A lot of information. I am having hard time finding the grains. I live in NY. And I also heard about activating them, do we have to do that? this activation thing brought confusion to me. Please tell me where to buy them alive or already activated Thank you very much Nigel Hunter Nigel Hunter 3 years ago Brilliant video Tara! Please tell me which are reputable Kefir grains to buy from Amazon. I live in the UK. Thanks Tara. Harald Coppoolse Harald Coppoolse 2 years ago Thank you, in a relatively short time all I need to know about how to make kefir: how warm, how long, should I clean? 2 Asad Qamar Asad Qamar 2 years ago Wow i just saw your interview with Mark McAfee and it was really inspiring. Could you please tell me how long did you follow the GAPS diet before introducing raw milk kefir? Can i introduce it right away? Thank you for spreading this message. It will help a lot of people. Chaz Nonya Chaz Nonya 3 years ago I have Crohn's and have learned more on the internet from people just like you think any Doctor I can find. Thank you for adding to my repertoire of knowledge on this subject . My greatest find has been yoga and positional therapy. EG77 EG77 1 year ago Excellent video. Thank you. Love kefir 😁 Jerimiah Cook Jerimiah Cook 2 years ago It's definitely good with some sugar and strawberries blended in. I don't drink it for the probiotics, but more for the amazing taste. Thanks for making this. Edin Basic Edin Basic 4 years ago I grew up drinking Kefir. Thank you for pronouncing it correctly. cool beans cool beans 3 years ago 2 questions please, can you keep the grains in the fridge and use at a later date? also what breed is Roxy? Paul oneill Paul oneill 4 years ago I've only ever made Kefir a glass at a time, and i have it a couple of times a week, but if you make that amount you must store it, so how long does it store in the fridge for? cheers Eugene Ysaÿe Eugene Ysaÿe 3 months ago I use UHT often. Milk is expensive where I am. I use twice to thrice regular non-organic milk, then UHT once. My kefer is doing fine. I treat them organic milk only about once a year. They have been working for over eight years. packer812 packer812 2 weeks ago I bought a starter today and will make my first batch of home made kefir. I am so excited, I have been drinking store bought kefir for a while, but it gets expensive in the long run. GOLDEN AGE GOODIES GOLDEN AGE GOODIES 2 weeks ago Be very careful as these grains quickly interact with other bacterial and mould floating in the air and you can easily end up with something unhealthy or even deadly (even if it looks and tastes good)!!!. Also you will never get a batch tasting the same as the batches before it due to various factors (type of milk, age of milk, age of the grains, amount of grains, temperature, time of exposure to light......etc) Chew Ray Cher Chew Ray Cher 1 year ago Hello! Does anyone know how long I can keep the kefir in the fridge after its made? James Mullins James Mullins 3 years ago Thank you Tara. I am in Ukraine and drank this from a Turkish fast food street vender but didn't know what it was. 1 Mahnaz Sharifi Mahnaz Sharifi 1 year ago Thank you 🙏 very informative. Chris Whitworth Chris Whitworth 1 year ago Thanks just what I was looking for. Hope you do more videos. John M John M 4 years ago I'm making this. After spending a fortune on protein powders to try to develop more muscle naturally, it didn't work. But, 3 weeks into making kefir, until I get the curds and whey, ice noticed a big difference in my muscle definition. Apart from that, this stuff is beginning to heal my bad hip and ischial bursitis. Absolutely ridiculously good for you. Please drink this! Christine Chen Christine Chen 4 years ago Very informative. I just got my kefir grains two weeks ago and have been changing milk (whole milk) every 24 hours. The grains have grown but the kefir is not thick (it still resembles milk consistency). The kefir tastes yeasty, fizzy, and carbonated. I never tasted kefir before so I have no clue if this is what it supposed to taste like. Is it ready to consume? Thanks! Kite Louma Kite Louma 2 years ago Thank you tara for getting straight to the point Dalia D Dalia D 6 years ago Great stuff, thanks for sharing . My dog Rocky loves it too. :) Chris Arnold Chris Arnold 2 years ago Tara, I was curious how much whey I should have after the second fermentation, should the container be 50/50 or only 25%. Just curious because Im dealing with a bit cooler temps and don't really know how long to let it go through its second fermentation Linda Starr Linda Starr 4 years ago This was a real informative kefir demonstration. Better than any I have ever seen. Sende R Sende R 3 years ago Hello Tara, how are you doing? Are you still in good health after you cured yourself from crohn with Kefir? I just wondered if it would be a real sustainable healing, or if it came back after a while. Nice Video by the way, thanks! Dmitriy Karpov Dmitriy Karpov 2 years ago (edited) In Russia in every supermarket one liter of kefir costs less then 1 dollar. The same price as milk. And 4:58 this is Curd ("Tvorog"). You can mix it with sour cream and add banana, berries, honey or anything else and it will be the best healthy dessert. Very nice for athletes or those who visits gym. Or you can mix it with flour, eggs, sugar, salt and fry small pancakes "syrniki". And also try "Baked milk" and "Ryazhenka" :) Ferros Jewellers Ferros Jewellers 3 years ago Great video, to the point. Thanks Chris Mac Donald. Chris Mac Donald. 4 months ago Excellent guide to kefir. A friend at work gave me some kefir, stored in milk at fridge temperature. To start from here, am I right in saying take it out of the fridge for 24 hours to ferment, strain it, and put the strained kefir back in the fridge to cool? (I can’t drink it at room temperature). I will add this to my smoothies. Then use the strained graines to the same jar and ferment again. I’ve read many guides that start from new grains at room temperature. I’m starting new from fridge temperature milk and grains. Many thanks for this. (I love the perpetual nature of kefir that draws me to the wonderful nature of the kefir making process). jdc1957 jdc1957 1 year ago After Years of Experimenting, I've settle on using condensed milk, very low heat source, about 28 HR wait, produces a mature, off the charts Kefir. (With at least 4 stirings) Alex D Alex D 3 months ago The most comprehensive and logical explained video about chefir. Einzigkeit Einzigkeit 6 years ago Thank you so much, your kefir look amazing. Sunshine Dayz Sunshine Dayz 2 years ago Question, what do you do with the grains while you are doing a double fermentation process? Also are the keifer grains available at any health food stores? Eugenius Theodidactus Eugenius Theodidactus 1 year ago The best video on this subject! Thank you! Emmit Smith Emmit Smith 5 years ago Hey Tara I was wondering if you meant you need to get new grains every 2-3 weeks if used continuously or if the kefer grains can be used indefinitely? Do you have a rough time table for how long it takes them to go bad or is it strictly a smell/visual test? Sa M Sa M 2 years ago Very nice and clear video, thanks! Rachel Laurendeau Rachel Laurendeau 2 years ago Tip: when double fermenting you should shake the jar (close lid when doing this) a couple of times during process to prevent the colonization of yeast and bacteria. You'll know if this has happened if the top of your kefir looks fuzzy. throw it out if this has happened and the grains. Jan Grenell Jan Grenell 4 years ago Beautiful, thank you Dochi Traders Dochi Traders 5 months ago wonderfully explain. Love it Make Milk Kefir Without Grains - Two ingredient recipe that will BLOW YOUR MIND!!! 87,205 viewsOct 1, 2019 2.5K DISLIKE SHARE DOWNLOAD CLIP SAVE Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama 1.53K subscribers Love milk kefir but don't love the cost? Don't have grains because maybe you killed them already? Whatever the reason, I have the easiest milk kefir fix eva. But it's for slackers only... HAVE QUESTIONS?! 👉 Milk Kefir Q&A and Troubleshooting https://youtu.be/1FeuN2pZbwU BLOG POST 👉 https://forgingironhearts.com/how-mil... Thank you so much for your questions and comments! I am not a full time YT and a busy mama, so check the troubleshooting vid and blog posts above and I will keep answering questions as I am able. 😊 FYI Milk Kefir = kefir milk = kefir. I only differentiate because I also make water kefir or kefir water. ;) Is this content helpful? Then don't forget to like this video, subscribe, and hit that notification bell! ~ Katie Moore The Iron Heart Mama https://theironheartmama.com/ My THM Referral Link: https://store.trimhealthymama.com/?re ... You can also find me on: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katie_their ... Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KatieTheIron ... Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/theironhear ... 383 Comments rongmaw lin Add a comment... kberken kberken 1 year ago (edited) You have helped me overcome all my fears about making this. I've used your method for months! So easy! Once it totally separated so I just strained it and it made the best cheese! But never need to buy separate grains. I got my kefir at Aldi. Haven't had to buy any new. Thank you for this super simple process! But I don't tighten the cap during fermentation so the gas can escape. 36 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama aristotle vargo aristotle vargo 2 years ago Really straight and to the point. Thanks for making this. Really wanted to make kefir milk but had no grains. Thanks again 30 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · Raina Fortini Raina Fortini 5 months ago (edited) Would you say the nutritional benefit is the same as using grains? Was looking for your other videos haven’t found that answer yet. Thank you! 7 dagmar mccormick dagmar mccormick 2 years ago You can also strain your kefir after first 24 hour resting period and than rest it again for another 24 hours it gives it twice the amount of probiotics and vitamins and a more sour taste 36 Chantal Ducoeurjoly Chantal Ducoeurjoly 2 years ago Thank you so much for posting this video!! I've just made it and it's sooooo good!! Keep up the good work!!! 6 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · Aynur Nezer Aynur Nezer 11 months ago I watched your video and made one batch of Kefir yesterday in the same way. Just tried one cup and it turned out so good! Thank you! 3 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama Ken Oberg Ken Oberg 2 years ago Great video! I could never find buttermilk in the grocery stores here in Italy but recently found Kefir milk and it tastes even better and is healthier. Your video just showed me how to "re-produce" it much cheaper. Thanks 21 kberken kberken 2 years ago Katie, this looks incredibly easy! I've made homemade yogurt for decades, and it's super easy in my instant pot. Almost bought some starter packets for Kefir but found you here just looking for instructions. I bought some Kefir and whole milk yesterday, so i'm ready to do this! But I have 2 questions. Do you use your milk and kefir straight out of the fridge to make a batch? Should the container that's incubating be left in the dark or doesn't it matter? I'm a little surprised that this works without super pasteurizing the milk first to get rid of unwanted bacteria. So, if it works for me, voila! Thank you! 10 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · Red Bud23 Red Bud23 1 month ago Thanks for a very easy to understand and fun video. I’m definitely going to try it! Bright Moon Bright Moon 1 month ago Thank you so much for this! Easy, easy, easiest way to make milk kefir. No more worries about "what if I kill the grains." Mine was perfect after 24 hours. Thanks again! 😊 5 Megan Megan 2 years ago I totally made this,this week and it's amazing!!!! I was just wondering how long does it last? Is there a specific time frame that you need to throw out? PS I totally love your video, love your personality that comes through. We would totally be friends. 😊 11 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · Geoffrey Dowdle Geoffrey Dowdle 1 year ago Wow, this is exactly what I was looking for! Is this perpetual? As in, are you able to take that milk jug after it's cultured and add it to another milk jug and so on? 20 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · burgerking220 burgerking220 1 year ago It's the same idea behind bread starter. Pretty interesting. 8 Sonia Oliveira Sonia Oliveira 1 year ago I have to say a huge “ Thank You 🙏 to You !!! It works perfectly 🥰 Infinite gratitude beloved 💛 3 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama Alex Ruwhiu Alex Ruwhiu 1 year ago Wow - it worked! I went the other way by leaving some behind in the kefir bottle and filled it with milk. Left it out overnight and tried it this evening and Yum its thick and has that fizziness - thanks for the video 12 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama Gan Molly Gan Molly 2 years ago Thank you Katie, I was checking how to start making kefir without a starter! And prayer has been answered 🙏. Just like I discovered without scoby, can also make kombucha 💖 14 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama Ms.A Ms.A 6 months ago Thank you for this video! I had planned on buying the grains, but this is much simpler and more economical. Years ago I made homemade kombucha and made my own Scoby. I really appreciate you! 5 Cheri Cheri 2 years ago Thank you!! I’ve been wondering if this could be used as a starter just like yogurt! 7 Linda Jawort Linda Jawort 1 year ago Can't wait to try this. Question - Can you use some of the Kefir milk that you made to start another batch instead of using the purchase Kefir milk as the starter? 4 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama MARYOUMA 369 MARYOUMA 369 2 years ago Thanks a lot - and what a relief to find your video after hesitating to order the grains online!! - specially I am in keto and just want to give it a try to see if it will fit in my diet - so didn't want to commit into grains and strainers etc.. Just made it and its sitting on the kitchen bench now :) Bless you. love your spontaneity and lovely personality - well done for your boy drinking his milk :) love and respect from France Miriam 2 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama Stephany Canuto Stephany Canuto 1 year ago Thank you so much for sharing it ! I just made my kefir and it cultured in 24 hours ! Thank you 1 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama Steve X Steve X 1 year ago This is the very first YT video I have watched re the making of Kefir. I shall try your recipe post-haste. Thank you for taking the time to show us just how you make your own version. And what a lovely, happy person you are. Thank you again. Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama Evergreen Mountains Evergreen Mountains 1 year ago Awesome! You are great, I can't wait to try this method 😄 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama Madelyn Clare Powell Madelyn Clare Powell 2 weeks ago (edited) This is fantastic. The price of the plain kefir has risen and there are limits on them. I have gut issues that require kefir daily, and would much rather make a gallon and buy one quart than buy 4 quarts. 12$ vs a gallon of whole milk and one 3 $ quart? Easy math- and it only takes a little experimenting with how much to use. I'm very grateful, will be making this! Rena Clements Rena Clements 2 months ago made this and it turned out so creamy and thick. I also make my buttermilk this way. Add 1 cup purchased buttermilk, with 2 bags of 3.25% milk. I use glass jar and brown tupperware juice jug. Leave for 24 hours. Then when it is done I whip with stick blender until large bubbles form. Then I refrigerate it. I did the same with the kefir also. So so good. 1 Leigh B. Leigh B. 1 year ago Thank you so very much!!. I started making milk kefir, your way, a couple of months ago. Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama Lilly W Lilly W 1 month ago Thank you very much for this video. I tried kefir grains before and they were a pain to strain from the kefir. This is so much easier. Make kefir all the time now. dilemmix dilemmix 2 months ago Thank you, I was looking for a video on how to make Kefir, it looks easier than I expected! Rose Anne Jacquette Rose Anne Jacquette 1 year ago Great. I ordered some grains but couldn’t wait for them to arrive and tried your idea. Boy I was pleasantly surprised. Question. Does this ever make grains if you left it out long enough? I’m having a smoothie right now for the first time. 5 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · Delilah Rose Delilah Rose 4 months ago Holy moly-I’m sticking with making Kefir this way!!!! Thank you!!! 2 TruthAloneTriumphs TruthAloneTriumphs 4 months ago It works better if you boil the milk, let it cool down so it's warm to touch, add the Kifer, and place in a warm place overnight (maybe inside an oven which has been warmed up). No stirring or peeking. 2 Ruth Corcoran Ruth Corcoran 1 month ago Thank you, I make this all the time now! Awesome! D H1 D H1 5 days ago I do it the same way, but put lid back on loosely after shaking so it allows gasses out. works a treat! ARCH ARCH 3 months ago (edited) 75 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit is perfect room temperature to start the process. in winter I warm the milk to 135 to 150 F before adding the Kefir it cuts the time in half. Never boil the milk just warm it up to speed up the fermentation process. and 100% grass feed milk makes the best tasting and organic whole works great, no separation when I use these 2 milks just creamy kefir 1 Fd Fowler Fd Fowler 4 months ago Excellent video and to the point. Thanks Janice Rehmeyer Janice Rehmeyer 6 months ago Just started my first batch.of Kefi Milk using this receipe.. I make my own kumbucha also. Thank you for this video. Ther tis Ther tis 2 years ago Really liked your style. Useful, friendly and very understandable. All thanks (UK) 6 jdc1957 jdc1957 1 year ago The heavier your Milk, The Better Your Product. Half & Half, Condensed Milk, Whole, ..... In that Order. But, not necessary. 2 Emtiyaz Khouri Emtiyaz Khouri 7 months ago Wow this is so awesome thank you for the recipe ❤❤❤ Lamin Lamin 4 months ago You can use the same method for lactose free milk as well Mikki Kas Mikki Kas 4 months ago THANKYOU!! NOBODY, BUT NOBODY can tell me HOW the VERY FIRST KEFIR "GRAINS" were "invented. NOBODY! They only say you need a starter of the grains. But these grains HAD to have a very first creation point, the VERY FIRST meaning that until then, THEY DID NOT EXIST! But so glad you have the alternative to that question. THANKYOU!❤ 2 Sonia Oliveira Sonia Oliveira 1 year ago Gratitude 🙏 I will definitely try your recipe for Kefir , because I Love simple ways z🙏💛✨🌟⭐️💫 1 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama Harree Harree 6 months ago This is the easiest and most economical method to try first! Peter Aphayvong Peter Aphayvong 2 years ago Thank you!! Going to try this today!! 1 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · Ivy YANG Ivy YANG 1 year ago You may forget to loose the lid. It could explode if you keep it tight. Plus the kefir grains in it need to breathe. 14 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · Teeko Train Teeko Train 2 years ago (edited) I KNEW it!!!! It's just like kombucha. Sure you can get starter liquid and a scoby from a friend but you can also start your first 2 gallon batch (max per bottle of gt's) with the plain gt's kombucha as starter liquid and it will grow its own scoby provided it's left undisturbed throughout fermentation Edit/ update....so this video inspired me to go get some. Can't wait to make it for myself and for those who haven't tried it: it's absolutely delicious. The store bought doesn't taste as strong as buttermilk but i would not mind a stronger flavor. If youre like me and you like dairy, whole milk, sour cream, el salvadorian or mexican cream, buttermilk, yogurt, greek yogurt, gogurt drink.......there is no way youre not gonna like it. 10 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · Marinella Figoli Marinella Figoli 1 year ago That’s the way I have been making kefir. 8 Catherine Feild Mirch Catherine Feild Mirch 2 months ago Can you add the next video you referenced giving us more details: “do’s & don’ts”? 1 Leigh S Leigh S 1 year ago I hope your channel grows as well as your kefir. Such a delightful person. Enjoyed your energy. Thank you. PS will try out suggestion. 3 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama mzh1901 mzh1901 6 months ago (edited) Just wondering if nutrition-wise it would be as beneficial in terms of units of probiotics without grains to ferment the milk. I get that the milk gets thicker and tangy so it tastes and looks like fermented milk but is it equal to milk fermented in benefits? 2 Mercourio Mercourio 1 month ago Hi, just watched your video. After making kefir following your instructions, can’t I take kefir grains from this and make my kefir without buying anymore of the ready one? 🇬🇧🇬🇧 Karen Van Eck Karen Van Eck 2 years ago (edited) Thank you for this! I am new to making Kefir--so my question is, will there be Kefir grains at the bottom of that gallon of milk after 24-48 hours? Can these be strained out and used to start another batch? or would they be too weak? 3 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · Fernanda Janicas Fernanda Janicas 4 months ago Is there a ratio to this recipe? Thank you Ibrahim albender Ibrahim albender 2 months ago great video; just one question is it possible to make kefir with 2% milk instead of the whole milk? thanks OG ON GO OG ON GO 1 month ago So does this leave you with kefir grains? I always get wondered how the first kefir maker got kefir grains Luz Galarza Luz Galarza 9 months ago You are really awesome as soon as a saw your big smile, I subscribed , thanks for the tip so practical, keep going please. Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama Eru B Eru B 1 year ago Hi there, what an awesome video.. by the way, can i use a glass of the kefir that I make from the store bought stuff as a starter or must i always buy a new bottle of kefir from the supermarket? Thanks 4 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama Fisher Of Men Fisher Of Men 10 months ago thank you, amazing information 1 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama Jordi H Jordi H 2 months ago (edited) You can only do this a few times, after that it will stop working if you don't use grains. To use a bit of the old one to make the new one works for yogurt, but not kefir. M Mart M Mart 2 years ago Thank you so much very helpful without a lot of talking and useless info. 3 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · Kathleen Sonia Kathleen Sonia 1 month ago Can you save some of what you've made and use that as your starter for the next batch, or do you have to keep buying new store bought kefir? Leda Kerrigan Leda Kerrigan 1 month ago this looks like a great idea, but I have heard the kefir in stores lack a lot of probiotic strains that you can only get from kefir grains. Please correct me if I am wrong. I have watched othere videos that claim this. Edward Gasca Edward Gasca 1 month ago Easy does it, thank you 1 Helen Berhea Helen Berhea 1 year ago Straight to the point, thank you 2 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama Johnnie Wood Johnnie Wood 1 year ago great video, I do the same thing with butter milk. I’m new to Kefir water, wonder if that would work, Yip, straining and messing with the grains is like raising children, sometimes you win, sometimes you lose LOL. 4 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · redinthevalley redinthevalley 1 year ago I bought a bottle of keifer and hubby took the bottle out of the fridge thinking my “drink” was bad due to the look of it(separation) so it sat out on the counter for almost 24 hours! Is it still good to use OR to drink?? 3 Nicole Bozeman Nicole Bozeman 6 months ago Hi Katie: Will kefir grains be produced through the fermentation process after adding 1 cup of kefir into the milk? 1 Isabel Gonzalez Isabel Gonzalez 4 weeks ago Hi Katie, if I wanted to start with only half a gallon or even just 1 court, how much milk do I remove/ kefir should I add? Cachi - Cachi - 1 month ago Why doesn’t this method grow Kefir grains? @Katie Moore, it wouldn’t surprise me if this is more of a yogurt you end up with rather than real kefir. Have you had your “kefir” analyzed by a lab and determine the probiotic and vitamin content? Edy Bob Edy Bob 2 years ago How to make kefir without having prior kefir nor grains? 1 Beda Nava Beda Nava 2 years ago Thanks for this video! I have a question will the grains come out of this method? Or is it just the keifer milk i am interested in making the grains but I am not sure if this will make the grains🥰 5 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · Nikki Sat Nikki Sat 2 weeks ago That's new to me! I thought you have to have the grains! Thanks. Ned Malasso Ned Malasso 1 year ago Thank you......fantastic Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama Jon Whitacre Jon Whitacre 9 months ago @Katie Moore, 1st Thanks a lot! 2nd, So, you're saying to leave it UNREFRIGERATED on the counter for 24-72 hours? (its October now; the A/C is off, also the furnace. It's average 67F outside in the daytime, and 43 at night, and 64-72 degrees in the house.) 1 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · sharna eberlein sharna eberlein 1 year ago Thanks...makes sense to do it this way that's how I make kombucha 2 OG-GREEN MACHINE OG-GREEN MACHINE 5 months ago THANK YOU! Don’t need grains if you have kefir. Like making yogurt from yogurt💡 Divyanshu Gogna Divyanshu Gogna 1 year ago made at home with kefir yoghurt and macro organic milk from Woolworths (Australia) it came out just like any normal yoghurt, just same kefir kinda tickly tongue feeling. otherwise so easy to make thank you so much made in like 20 hrs for me 2 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama jimy mi jimy mi 1 year ago Can kefir milk grain grow or developed when you make a kefir milk without grain at the first place?.. need some answer.. tq so much.. 17 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · Mercourio Mercourio 1 month ago Hi just came across your video. Surely you can take kefir grains from your first batch and make more kefir than pouring ready made kefir from Aldi or wherever to your milk. Am I correct in my thoughts? 🇬🇧🇬🇧 Google User Google User 5 months ago (edited) I noticed you screwed the top on the milk container. Aren't you concerned with the container expanding as it ferments and potentially exploding and making a big mess... Sarah the Late Night Coffee Mom Sarah the Late Night Coffee Mom 2 years ago way to pound that milk!!!! :) thanks for this video... I've been wondering how to do this 5 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · Rafique Suleman Rafique Suleman 3 months ago What is the optimum ratio of kefir to milk? Octo SECCC Octo SECCC 1 month ago Hello dear, saw your Vlogs for about 3 months back, so delighted, it works very well, but l have a question dear, does it have the yeast, and lactobacillus, same as the one fermented with grains, please love , just curious, god bless you roger mohnani roger mohnani 2 years ago excellent thank you 1 mary doe mary doe 2 months ago So after 24 hours do I then put it into the refrigerator?? 1 Connie Lim Connie Lim 2 years ago Hi Katie... Do I need to heat the milk first before adding the kefir into the milk? 2 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · J. L. Jones J. L. Jones 4 months ago Does this method produce the scoby, aka grains, like starting a kombucha culture from raw kombucha? asma ubaid asma ubaid 6 days ago CAn we use homogenized pasteurized milk for kefir making without grains? sanjay kohli sanjay kohli 2 years ago You have such a lovely, bubbly , great personality, keep it up !! 15 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama Jannie May Jannie May 21 hours ago Can you put it in almond milk? Amber Sumner Amber Sumner 2 years ago Can you use some of your new batch of kefir when your getting low to make more in another gallon? 5 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · Lorna Kurien Lorna Kurien 2 months ago You should give it space to ferment, so don't fill to the top. Also you used kefir to make more kefir. xvova30 xvova30 2 years ago Katie, can I make kefir from pasteurized milk? We pronounce kefi'r, with the accent on last syllable. Thanks for the simple recipe. Vladimir 2 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · Nancy Khuu Nancy Khuu 2 years ago So my Russian (born and raised) partner said it’s pronounced more like “kay fear” :) hope it helps. 7 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama Shekinah 46 Shekinah 46 2 years ago Can someone tell me what exactly kefir grains are? 1 Robert Hart Robert Hart 2 months ago Anything less than raw kefir grains and RAW goat/cow milk is a HUGE compromise due to homogenization and pasteurization Pam B Pam B 1 year ago Thanks for the video. How much milk did you pour off? How much kefir did you pour in the milk jug? 2 Corina Domocos Corina Domocos 1 year ago Bless you. Thank you So much 2 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama John Oreilly John Oreilly 7 months ago So refreshing dagmar mccormick dagmar mccormick 2 years ago You really need to use organic whole milk to get the nutrients and full benefits dont use high pasteurized or ultra pasteurized you will not get the right probiotics 5 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · J S J S 7 months ago YOU are an answer to prayer! Battling candida oral thrush for 3 months straight in sheer hell with it. Just found out about Kefir to heal the oral thrush candida but the cost of kefir at the grocery store is just wrecking the budget in 2021! So going to make this today! YOU ARE AN ANGEL!!!! 1 Stephanie H Stephanie H 2 years ago How long does it last before going strong ? Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · Christine Birch Christine Birch 2 months ago Hi how long can you keep kefir that as separated love your tutorial uk Mels * Mels * 2 years ago Wow I really wished I had seen this a 2 weeks ago before I ordered kefir grains online! Just barely got them in the mail yesterday 🤦🏼‍♀️ 5 Coral Floral Coral Floral 10 months ago What was the proportion ? How much of kefir to 1liter milk? Tin Tin Tin Tin 1 year ago So can you use the kefir that you made in the can to make more kefir? 2 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · Christine Meliana Christine Meliana 10 months ago I want to ask, how many times can use the new kefir without the kefir grains? For example, the 1st bottle bought from store, and you make 1st batch homemade, After that the 1st batch was used to make the 2nd batch 2nd batch continue on, till when? Thank you so much… Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · matt jensen matt jensen 1 year ago Thank you! 1 Felicia Carter Felicia Carter 1 year ago Wow that was super easy. I wished I would have watched you first. I just bought kefir and kombucha starters from Amazon prior to watching your video. I’ll cancel my order and try your method. 2 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · Jads 1 Jads 1 1 year ago Great vid thanks Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama Ya Bratcher Ya Bratcher 2 years ago I enjoyed your video. Your choice whether you want to use full fat, or not, but it doesn’t mean you’ve been brainwashed. Hahaha I’ll try your method, thank you for sharing your tricks. 3 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · Amina lahmioui Amina lahmioui 2 years ago Does it has same nutrients as the one made with grains Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · Susan Susan 6 months ago This didn't work for me..it tastes like mild kefir after 48 hours but never got thick. Still the consistency of milk. Any ideas? MrAlio84 MrAlio84 2 years ago Do you get the same benifit and all probiotics of Kefir grains by doing this method instead of using Kefir grains? 4 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · Alex Murphy Brown Alex Murphy Brown 12 days ago Do we need to heat the milk first? Gaming corner Gaming corner 6 months ago I have to keep it in fridge or at room temperature? Sushant Bhatta Sushant Bhatta 2 years ago Mine tasted more like yogurt. If it doesn't form grains, is it still considered Kefir? I am just curious, this is very easy to do but I am not sure if its accurate. 2 Chris Christie Chris Christie 9 days ago I wonder if this method would work but put it into almond milk instead of cow's milk? marmalade pie marmalade pie 2 years ago BUT IT IS ALSO EASY & ECONOMICAL TO MAKE GRAINS OUT OF YOUR MIXTURE OF MILK & KEFIR AS PER DAVE WHITE BLOG "KEFIR MILK, KEFIR GRAINS". NO NEED FOR ANOTHER STORE-BOUGHT KEFIR TO REPEAT THE PROCEDURE. YOUR IDEA IS ALSO GREAT. THANKS 3 Stanley Weerasinghe Stanley Weerasinghe 1 year ago What did you mix with Mel Richardson Mel Richardson 3 days ago Thank you so much for this won person wrote about straining it for another 24 hours not sure what they ment. hmp2085 hmp2085 11 months ago Should the milk gallon be room temperature or cold before adding kefir? Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · S T S T 3 weeks ago does kefir expires? i dont understand how you got the one that is too strong? is it because you left in the counter for too long? or was it because you left in the fridge and didnt drink all of it? im confused how you got the one that is too strong... i dont want that. Madina Sabri Madina Sabri 1 year ago This is actually genius’ Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama Abhishek Johari Abhishek Johari 1 year ago What about straining it. John Radi John Radi 1 year ago I tried this and 24 hours later it was still watery like milk, no culture. I’m too nervous to leave it out longer than 24 hours? Or should I try a second day. 1 Jenevieve Sawatzky Jenevieve Sawatzky 1 year ago You should have savoured it kid! That was so funny! Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama niddo niddo 3 months ago hi can you make yogurt from kefir milk thanks 1 MGTOW ANONYMOUS MGTOW ANONYMOUS 11 months ago Does this end up manifesting and creating the grains over time? 8)))) 2 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · william palacio william palacio 2 days ago Gracias gracias linda,, muy bien Bert Haimona Bert Haimona 1 year ago Is the thing meat to be at a certain temperature? ie; room temp or above? it can get pretty cold in the winter. Banks Johnathan Banks Johnathan 2 years ago (edited) Would i get grains from the keifer i made??? And does it contains all the good probiotics that the grains have??? 2 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · sc sc 2 days ago Can I make the grains from that? Punkrock dog Punkrock dog 1 year ago Don’t you have to scald the milk first to kill off potential bad bacteria? eigarza3 eigarza3 2 years ago Can powdered nonfat milk be used also??? Please let me know!! 1 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · J Chambers J Chambers 5 months ago Much easier to just purchase kefir grains and make kefir forever as long as you keep the grains healthy. The store bought does not have the amount of probiotic strains. Store bought is not made the same as kefir made from the grains. Plus you have to keep buying the store bought kefir to culture you milk. ♥Taliah♥ ♥Taliah♥ 5 months ago Except for the annoying cross, this is a good tutorial 🥰 Abi Shah Abi Shah 5 months ago thanks so much for that information god bless you for sharing as didnt know how to do this and i have a pint of kefir mevsmyself2 mevsmyself2 2 years ago Looks really watery. Would have been nice to see something that looked drinkable. Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · Amer Swedeh Amer Swedeh 6 months ago How about milk temperature? I followed your steps but it was not successful! the milk turned bad and had to throw it away. newjx reelarene newjx reelarene 1 year ago Was is delicious? 😳 You better say no 😅.. Nice video thanks for the tips 1 amy hammoud amy hammoud 1 month ago thanks can we make another gallon from the previous one or we have to buy a nother one and how long its taste good in the fridge so its like making yogurt from the prevous one and how many times we co6uld do it thks alot Gan Molly Gan Molly 2 years ago What’s the portion to mix with? We Are Limitless We Are Limitless 1 year ago (edited) Drink it..?😂 ke-fear is the correct pronunciation. Great idea BTW. 4 whatever whatever whatever whatever 2 years ago can i use any non-dairy milk instead? 4 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · Joy C Joy C 2 years ago Thank you. Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama click411 click411 9 months ago Three questions, did you start out with cold milk, and can I use fresh Camels milk if I don't have any cows milk available?Last question,who in this century names their kid Leevi Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · Janine MJoi Janine MJoi 1 month ago thanks. I'll go try it now Havad Havad 1 year ago Start at 3:03. First remove 1 glass of milk Ada U Ada U 2 years ago Can we make jogurt with kefir? Blu 180 Blu 180 2 years ago hi what is the ratio kefir/milk? 1 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · NK KK NK KK 1 year ago @ katie Moore how long I can keep it or it remain fresh. ? Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · Araz Iranmehr Araz Iranmehr 1 year ago (edited) How to make kefir water without Grains crystal? Khaleefa X Khaleefa X 2 years ago In Russiam they pronounce it as "Kayfeeer" 12 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · Drink Drink 1 year ago Can you make Kiefer from the batch you previously made or do I need to buy Kiefer from the store each time I wanna make Kiefer Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · Maryam Maryam 4 months ago What if I don’t have kefir milk? ethan mcdonald ethan mcdonald 2 months ago I’m sorry did you call that milk on your counter? I’m sorry ma’am but with all due respect that’s not milk. I for one didn’t see any cream on top. And for two that didn’t look like kolona brand milk from natural grocers :p Lol for real tho grass fed organic non homogenized milk. As it should be unfortunately it’s not raw. Anyways if your drinking kefir you should be drinking kolona Bj Buds Bj Buds 2 years ago can i know if that milk is organic? 1 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · Jacky Rodriguez Jacky Rodriguez 2 years ago Can you get grain out of doing it this way ? 1 Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · Shirley Head Shirley Head 1 year ago You can reuse the kefir baking milk as your new kefir starter? Katie Moore - The Iron Heart Mama · Carlie Flowers Carlie Flowers 1 year ago You're awesome #probiotics #probiotic #kefir How To Make Milk Kefir WITHOUT Grains - Making Healthy Homemade Fermented Foods | The Food Nut 209,384 viewsMay 2, 2016 The Food Nut 5.21K subscribers I show How To Make Milk Kefir without kefir grains at your own home in this video. Making kefir can be easy and you will need just simple products available in every store and basic kitchen tools. Milk Kefir is a fermented homemade healthy drink loaded with probiotic cultures and made with some sort of starter. Some people claim that fermented foods are great for a weight loss (because it helps restoring beneficial gut bacteria and helps fighting candida that is linked to many issues and among them obesity). I personally can't confirm that and I drink it "only" for health benefits and really unusual (but great) taste. Today you can buy bottle of milk keffir in almost every single grocery store. There is just one problem. Most of kefir that they sell is just junk and you are much better off making it yourself. Kefir producers claim on their bottles that there are billions active probiotics in their product but this statement is false in most of the cases. For example some kefirs were pasteurized after creation and before shipping to the store. What sense does it make?! So you are actually paying for dead (or close to dying) bacteria that will not do anything for you. Why to waste money for those crappy and low quality kefir-like drinks. It is better to have it under control and make it at home. If you want to make milk kefir from scratch you will need whole fat organic milk and whole fat organic kefir (this kefir will be our starter and it will be used instead of kefir grains). I tried many different organic companies to make homemade kefir milk and sometimes I found out that my kefir didn't start to ferment for whatever reason. Something was fishy with milk or kefir. When I use those particular products that you can see in this video it always come out perfectly and it wasn't always the case with other products. I used Whole Fat Milk by Super Natural and Whole Milk Organic Kefir By Wallaby (BTW: THIS VIDEO WASN'T SPONSORED IN ANY WAY BY THOSE CORPORATIONS). My point is that you should not try to save money when buying supplies for homemade kefir. Low quality milk may spoil your kefir and all your efforts will be wasted. Step by step instructions: 1) Purchase whole fat milk and whole fat kefir (high quality products please). 2) Bring milk to 90 F / 32 C in a big pot. If you don't have a kitchen thermometer you can use your finger to feel the temperature - when it is nice and warm BUT comfortable and ABSOLUTELLY NOT hot then the temperature is about right. Please be extra careful to not burn your skin so check temperature with this method often. 3) Add 1 cup of kefir to the milk and stir it well. 4) Cover it with a linen fabric at set aside in a nice and warm place OR use oven method : if you have an oven that allows to set very low temperature to just keep something warm use this option and you will get exactly same results as I achieved after 2 days in about 12 hours. 5) Good Luck! :) So do you still think that making kefir is hard? Let me know how was your experience with this fermented food recipe. I would love to hear from you. Hope you will like this kefir as much as I do. 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Antarctica by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ #kefirrecipe #howtomakekefir #homemadekefir #nograinskefir #nograinskefirrecipe #probiotics #probiotic #kefir #recipe #vegetarianideas #vegetarianrecipe #healthyrecipes #thefoodnut 353 Comments rongmaw lin Add a comment... Anthony Miller Anthony Miller 3 years ago The milk does NOT need to be heated! Just add store-bought kefir to room temperature milk. I make kefir every day from whole store-bought milk and save the resulting grains to continue the process. Raw milk makes even better kefir. 113 Ditto Blue Ditto Blue 3 years ago Just what I was looking for ! Thanks so much for this video!🙌🏼🌻 11 Magnolia Hampton Magnolia Hampton 3 years ago May God in heaven bless you and your family. I wanted to make some kefir for over a week now, and had no grains, and then here you come. Thank you....you’re a blessing from God to me. I hope you get a million views. Happy Thanksgiving. Thank you. 11 Sandra Ekhoff Sandra Ekhoff 3 years ago Amazing video. Tk you for your good intension of helping us to know how to do this amazing recipe!!!! Thank you again and again!! Blessings 2 Valeriy Valeriy 1 year ago (edited) And don't forget to leave some of the new kefir for next time. You can also make cottage cheese from this kefir. 8 TCWA TCWA 5 years ago Great video Food Nut. I bet there are a lot of people who want to try making kefir but get intimidated by the idea of growing their scoby and having to take care of it every day who will give this method a try. Nice job. 9 The Food Nut · Jules Fox Jules Fox 5 years ago (edited) You can extend any culture this way.. and what you get from this process is limited propagation of beneficial yeast. Also keep in mind that many companies stabilize their kefir with various compounds and specific heat treating; though they list many bacteria, you have no way of knowing which ones survived their process. If you can get your hands on raw, whole milk, making kefir is easier. 27 kevin joseph kevin joseph 4 years ago I do it w cold milk and cold kefir--works most every time. 20 Trihumanish Humanish Trihumanish Humanish 7 months ago I do this with active culture yogurt to make yogurt. Do you ever get kefir grains growing from this technique? I have a heck of a time finding grains that aren't a million bucks here. 6 Victorin Borsciov Victorin Borsciov 4 years ago At last, a recipe that make sense. Great! 4 c minor c minor 4 years ago Made my first batch! Turned out great- so simple thank you God bless you 13 The Food Nut · Barbara Stopinski Barbara Stopinski 3 years ago I do this but adding several tablespoons of sour cream(without gums) to room temperature milk. Cover with cloth and leave for 24 to 48 hours. If you use sour cream with gums the milk will be slimy and bitter. Taste after 24 hours to see if thick and sour. If not sour after 24 hours leave for another 24 hours. At the end of 48 hours put in refrigerator overnight. Next day it is done. We call this sour milk (zsiadle melko in Polish). 3 Donald Sexton Donald Sexton 2 years ago Sadly, this may not be, and most likely is not true Kefir. Many store bought bottle of Kefir have never been touched by Kefir grains, but rather had powdered probiotics added to them. Yes, they are higher than yogurt in probiotics, but nowhere as beneficial as true Kefir made using Kefir grains. Look at the bottles and ensure the language states that the contents were made using Kefir grains. Better yet, if they list the bacterial strains, at around 12 or so . . . they weren’t made using Kefir grains, and really shouldn’t be called Kefir. 2 Igor Karlić Igor Karlić 1 year ago All big scale produced Kefir in dairies is made this way. It is called the Russian method in scientific literature. No it is not yogurt! Yogurt is anaerobic process done with other strains of MO. 4 Timothy Page Timothy Page 1 year ago I love that "milk skim." In Spanish speaking countries it's called nata. They use it for flavoring in ice cream and other foods. I know a lot of gabachos have some kind of revulsion to it; they probably never tasted it. Yum. 1 Johnny Nunley Johnny Nunley 4 years ago I make my kefir milk from the grains. So would this milk have the "live and active kefir cultures" in it? I would like to experiment making it without the actual grains. 1 Camille Davis Russo Camille Davis Russo 4 years ago So you did not let the milk cool at all... Very neat recipe. I have the grains, but I don't like the flavor nor the thinness of it so far. I preferred the results I got from powdered kefir, again heating the milk. For some reason, when using kefir grains, you don't have to cook the milk. Which is easier, but I don't get the custardy sweeter kefir either. Gracie Hernandez Gracie Hernandez 4 years ago Thank u. U made it very easy John Traynor John Traynor 4 years ago Hello FOOD NUT great informative videos, I am trying this out tomorrow. Question for you when the milk and keifir has stood for a couple of days following your recipe and IF the Kefir drink does its job, WILL there be Kefir grains left over if you strain the mix. IF this is a stupid question please forgive me. 1 The Food Nut · Jonna N R Jonna N R 4 years ago I make it same way. The only, I put a couple full spoons of plain yogurt in it. I keep in under blanket for 24 hours and get the exact same thing. I'm not sure if it's the exactly a Kefir, but it tastes great and easy to make. 6 Carol Townsend Carol Townsend 2 years ago Well read all the comments And must say-----we will see But I had kefir grains for years And they did best in organic, Grass fed, whole milk. Bought a bottle of organic plain keefer- Drank half and put just 2 percent Milk in it because that all I had on hand, and in 24 hours it was great. Repeated , I drank half than added Organic, grass fed whole milk and sure it great.i used the bottle from the baught kefir, so far so good --- But not sure about getting grains. Am leaving the last batch 3 days. Will see what happens then. , 2 Shinkhaley Njiley Shinkhaley Njiley 3 months ago When you warm up the Milk, it builds a thin Film over it, which should not be removed because the Grains are made of this thin Film when left alone. 1 Jacques Gauthier Jacques Gauthier 5 years ago (edited) I made an incubator (for natto) by using an coffee cup warmer on which I put a glass jar that has pre-heated boiling water. Over the glass jar, I put a metal coffee can to serve as heating element for the natto (the water helps keep temperature constant on the tin can). The plastic container that has the natto is placed on the upside down can (which itself covers the boiling water) I then cover the two with an upside down thermos jug (which is normally used to dispense cold drinks in summer). I may just try your method to make kefir using my improvised incubator. 6 The Food Nut · KarasekUS KarasekUS 4 years ago The first step is unnecessary. Just combine the two and leave it in a warm place for 24-36 hrs. I actually use a pint jar, fill it 2/3 with milk and 1/3 kefir, and then pour the remaining kefir straight into the milk jug. Then I put both the jar and the milk jug on top of my refrigerator and leave it for a day. It's that simple. 6 Lissette Walls Lissette Walls 4 years ago Can you grow kefir grains out of this kefir?? AquaHolicsUK AquaHolicsUK 4 years ago Wow, no one in thousands of years has managed to reproduce it, yet you did very easily in your kitchen with store bought Kefir drink which probably wasn't made with Kefir, and probably stabilised and pasteurised. Nice one!! 3 Ava V Ava V 2 years ago Does anyone know if it is possible to make kefir for dogs using raw goat milk and a species specific probiotic powder supplement? And, will I eventually get kefir grains that I can reuse or will I need to always use the probiotic powder supplement? I am currently just mixing the probiotic into the milk and giving it to my dog immediately, but she likes the organic kefir I buy for myself from the co-op so I thought I'd try to make her some too. Thanks! poptartdom poptartdom 4 years ago Will kefir grains form from this process? Lou Vega Lou Vega 10 months ago Thank you. I'm curious, why did you skin the cream off the milk? michelle LaFayette michelle LaFayette 5 years ago Hi love the tutorial. I have both those brands in my area. Can this be successfully halved. Thank you 2 The Food Nut · gaZz Benko gaZz Benko 4 years ago (edited) Just what I wanted to know. My mum used to make extra pot of yogurt with left over yogurt using same technique cover the pot with blanket in a warm room. Two days later Walla!! 4 liters of yogurt. Kifir in my local cost 7.50 lt😕 .. it's time i start making my self. I've seen some grass fed organic milk i need to buy. Can't wait 😙 32.c ... not 60 or 70 ..? Thanks 7 The Food Nut · dilemmix dilemmix 1 month ago Thank you!! I just wasted 4 litres of milk and a bottle of kefir because I tried twice; another video maker failed to tell us that we don't have to warm up the milk! I'll try your method. Do you know if I can use a yogurt maker for this? My house is pretty cold when I'm at work because I don't turn the heater on. Also, in my country it's not allowed to sell unpasteurised milk. All milk must be pasteurised or worse, sterilised. brandillysmom brandillysmom 2 years ago This looks like yogurt to me. ..... I’m trying to find the kefir grains that have the at least 20+ microbes(bacteria and yeasts)...... Can someone tell me why kefir microbes tend to stay in the gut while yogurt microbes flush out? 1 Lujain Al-Farhan Lujain Al-Farhan 1 year ago Best. Video. Ever! Can’t wait to try this soon! 3 The Food Nut · LOLA BADUDAY LOLA BADUDAY 1 year ago I did my kefir at home just store bought kefir and whole milk without heating the milk. 3 Cecilia Gonzalez Cecilia Gonzalez 4 months ago Kefir doesn't need warmer temperatures to reproduce. It is produced at room temperature. That means, that what we are getting as "kefir" in the stores, is actually yogurth, which indeed need that warmness in order to be made. I don't know if all of them. I didn't do that research. MilissaJean MilissaJean 3 years ago I'll try it. If the only reason it's heated is for making sure the milk bacteria is gone, then we don't have to worry as all milk in the USA is pasteurized and homogenized. I would expect that you could make kefir from this method, because if you add yogurt to milk , then warm it for a while , you make yogurt. I don't believe that you would get yogurt if you added kefir to milk. it's not the same you see. 1 alfredo osorio alfredo osorio 3 years ago I always like to watch spanish and english videos when i look for info about something, just to get the best info i can get for exemplo the kefir right now.... and for some reason the people in united states have some kind of healthy food knowlede or degree when they talk about healthy food like the kefir, is like not everybody knows about all that healthy food... but in mexico cosuming all that good stuff is something normal for most of the people i havent been in other countrys but it seems like they have some kind of knowlegde in healthy food too... it surprises me 2 Saikat Ray Saikat Ray 4 years ago Can you recover the kefir grains from the final product by straining it? 5 Clipper Kings Career Barber College Clipper Kings Career Barber College 3 years ago (edited) Omg thank you dear❤️😎 1 rhd75 rhd75 5 years ago I don't believe most store-bought brands of "kefir" are real kefir--apparently they lack the yeasts found in kefir grains--and so you will never be able to make a good quality kefir using this process, nor will grains ever be produced. We have the brand from the video in my area and it is much closer to yogurt than actua