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"How do I make coconut kefir?” Watch or listen to learn about the 3 varieties of coconut kefir, and how to make them! | AskWardee.tv

“How do I make coconut kefir?” is the question on today’s #AskWardee. There are actually 3 varieties depending on what liquid and culture you choose. Do you know all 3?

I broadcast #AskWardee live each Wednesday at 10am Pacific (1pm Eastern) on Periscope and Facebook Live. Both the podcast and video replay of this week’s show are below. Enjoy!

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The Question

Barbara R. asks:

“You mention in your book that someone can make coconut water kefir with milk kefir grains. Can you elaborate some more on it please? What are the quantities of ingredients, how many batches can I make with one set of milk kefir grains, etc. All that I should know about it.

I know that starter powder is more suited for that but I do have an abundance of milk kefir grains and using them for coconut water kefir seems like a good use of them. I think.

Would coconut water kefir made with milk kefir grains be as full of beneficial bacteria as a coconut water kefir made with the starter powder? Which version is healthier?”

Link mentioned:

  • Fermented Coconut Water

Other Links Mentioned

  • Organic Honeybush Tea (what I was drinking)
  • FREE Beyond Off-Grid Online Conference (Nov 9-14)
  • Water Kefir Grains from Cultures for Health
  • Dairy Kefir Grains from Cultures for Health
  • Allergy-Free Cooking eBook
  • Allergy-Free Cooking eCourse (in Traditional Cooking School membership)
  • CassieClouser.com (designer)
  • Glow-Skincare.com (my friend who sent me the Honeybush tea)

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When: Wednesdays at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern

Where: @TradCookSchool on Periscope or Traditional Cooking School on Facebook

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Have you made any coconut kefir or other fermented coconut beverage? What kind? How did it turn out? How did you like it?

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About Wardee Harmon

Wardee lives in the Boise area of Idaho with her dear family. She's the lead teacher and founder of the Eat God's Way online cooking program as well as the author of Fermenting, Sourdough A to Z, and other traditional cooking books. Eat God's Way helps families get healthier and happier using cooking methods and ingredients from Bible Times like sourdough, culturing, and ancient grains.

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  1. MaryLou says

    November 8, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    I realize it wouldn’t be ideal to use the perma-pack unsweetened coconut milk, but can I try to make kefir with my dairy grains? Would you still get kefir? Since it’s unsweetened, should I add sweetener?
    Thank you for all you do. Much appreciated 🙂

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  2. Sandy says

    November 10, 2015 at 1:51 pm

    I make coconut water kefir with water kefir grains

    Reply
  3. Luetta says

    November 17, 2015 at 12:26 am

    I am checking in from Alaska and we are definitely in winter with minus 20 degrees F. I just discovered this site from the Beyond Off The Grid webinar. I am really enjoying everything!!

    Reply
  4. Moyne says

    July 4, 2017 at 8:48 pm

    I’ve been making coconut milk kefir for a few years now. I had previously used my kefir grains in goat milk but lost my supplier. I assumed I’d have to periodically put the grains back in regular milk for a while, but I haven’t needed to. I use Wilderness Family Naturals coconut milk powder, 1 1/3 cups powder to 3 cups water. Turns out great! I recommended it to a friend who was also thrilled with the result; nicer taste!

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