LIVE Organic MILK & WATER Kefir Grains COMBO

• Detailed step-by-step picture guide and instructions: Everything you need to know for caring for your grains and making great kefir. Step by Step pictures will help guide you through the process.



• Recipes: Including various flavoring, smoothies, Italian sodas and homemade cream cheese.

• Free email support for all your questions! 

Traveling To Its New Home

We pack our fresh kefir grains carefully to ensure a successful journey to your home, wherever you may be. These are bagged securely and shipped Priority Mail immediately after packing.  We typically ship at the beginning of the week to help avoid the grains sitting over the weekend before delivery.

Our Shipping Guarantee: Your kefir grains will arrive before the current weekend if paid by Tuesday at 1pm Eastern (10am Pacific).

We do not ship LIVE grains internationally presently. If you are outside the US, we recommend purchasing the dried version.

Upon arrival, you will notice that the water kefir grains will be sitting in a light brownish liquid. The color is simply due to the organic raw brown sugar. If grown in white sugar, they will turn clear. The milk kefir may give off a strong yeasty smell when you open the bag, this is just from the natural gas produced by the grains and is to be expected.

You will also receive a detailed, step-by-step instructions e-guide on how to get started and care for your kefir. Look inside your package for a unique informative card with a link to our e-guide, which will also be emailed to you.

You are also welcome to email us with any questions you may have now or in the future! 

What’s the Difference Between Dehydrated and Live Grains?

Live milk and water kefir grains are fully active grains which will produce kefir right away. They are taken straight from their current fresh batch of milk or sugar-water and sent to your home. They take less time to balance upon arrival than dehydrated grains and are more likely to both thrive and grow sooner.

Dehydrated grains are grains that have become dormant after being dried. They may require many days to re-balance and activate - some (like water) may even fail to thrive. Receiving live grains simplifies the process and saves you time. Some choose to ship dehydrated kefir grains because of the difficulty and distance (ie shipping internationally). Live water kefir grains are extremely active even while shipping. We have found a secure way to package and ship them priority mail despite their activity and we guarantee they will make it safely to your home (or we will resend /refund). 

Dried grains are less expensive and can travel further distances with less risk.  Great for international destinations. You can also store these grains if you aren't ready to use them right away.We do offer DRIED milk and water kefir grains as well. Follow this link to visit our dried milk kefir grains auction and our dried water kefir grains auction.

What Is Water Kefir?

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ater kefir grains create a zesty and delicious carbonated lacto-fermented beverage.  It is thought to have originated in Mexico, originally fermented with the juice of the Prickly Pear Cactus. Water Kefir grains are also know as Tibicos, Tibi, Sugar Kefir Grains, Graines Vivantes, Japanese Water Crystals and California Bees.

Water kefir, just like milk kefir, consists of beneficial bacteria and yeast existing in a complex symbiotic relationship. The benefits of water kefir are similar to those of milk kefir, and are a perfect alternative for those who wish to avoid dairy, or just want another tasty addition to their pro-biotic menu!

What are the Health Benifits of Milk and Water Kefir?

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oth kefirs are loaded with valuable enzymes, easily digestible nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Milk kefir is even suitable for the lactose intolerant and water kefir for some diabetics due to the low GL. They have both long been known to promote and aid in digestion and overall health. Genuine kefir is different than the overpriced kefir you can buy in the stores, which is usually a simulated drink to mimic the flavor and is not produced by the traditional method, thus lacking the quality and health benefits of true traditional kefir.

Is Kefir Easy To Make?

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es, kefir is very simple and fun to make! Kefir can be made from any type of milk (whole, low fat, non-fat, organic, raw) cow or goat. The grains simply need to be placed in a jar of milk at room temperature and they will do the rest! In 24 hours you will have a delicious healthy drink! Simply strain, put in fresh milk and repeat! Kefir grains often outlive their owners!

Water kefir is also just as fun and easy to make, and not something to feel intimidated by at all!  It can be made with any type of sugar and fruit. You can create whatever taste you desire by choosing your favorite sugar and fruit. There are many delicious combinations out there and the resulting flavors with this are quite endless!