Pour water into the glass jar. Add the sugar and stir well to dissolve.
Add the water kefir grains, the fig, and the lemon slice.
Cover the jar with a cotton cloth and secure it with a rubber band.
Let it ferment for 24 to 48 hours at room temperature, or until the fig has risen to the surface.
Strain the contents of the jar. Keep the grains for your next recipe, collect the fizzy liquid (kefir) and compost the fruit.
Flavouring and second fermentation
Add the cranberry juice to your water kefir. Mix well.
Pour the cranberry kefir into a pressure resistant bottle.
If desired, let the bottle ferment at room temperature for 24 to 48 hours to generate bubbles.
After 24 hours, test the pressure in the bottles by opening the lid. If the level of fizz is satisfactory, place it in the fridge. If not, ferment a little longer.
Notes
Water kefir can be stored in the fridge for about 5 days. The taste may become less interesting afterwards, but it remains totally drinkable.Drink this bright red kefir on New Year's Day, to celebrate a promotion or on Valentine's Day with your loved one!
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