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Water Kefir Grains

Water Kefir Grains

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Type of Grains

Dehydrated Grains are shelf-stable for up to 2 years - a good choice if you won't be using them right away.

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Our live, plump grains are the best option when starting your brews. Dehydrated grains are shelf stable for up to 2 years and are a great option if you won’t be starting your brew immediately after your grains arrive.

Incorporate more probiotics in your life with water kefir, a natural beverage that is easy to customize with simple ingredients. 

Water kefir grains (tibicos) are a symbiotic relationship between yeast and bacteria. They are plump, translucent grain-textured bacterial cultures that convert sugar into healthy probiotics, enzymes and electrolytes.  They emit CO2 which adds pleasant carbonation to the drink. Water kefir can help boost the immune system, enhance gut health and calm bloating.

Water kefir grains are a living bacterial culture that can be used time and time again. When cared for and used properly, Happy Gut Water Kefir grains will keep producing delicious water kefir for you and your whole family to enjoy over and over again. 

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SUPPLIES: You will need to purchase cane sugar, coconut sugar, pineapple juice and candied ginger (optional) in order to make your first ferment. It is also imperative that you use a swivel top bottle for your second ferment in order to achieve fizz. We offer full kits for starters & experienced brewers alike that contains all of the equipment we recommend for successful fermentation.

Water kefir grains are a symbiotic relationship between yeast and bacteria and have no affiliation with wheat. They are plump, translucent grain-textured bacterial cultures that convert sugar into healthy probiotics, vitamins, enzymes and electrolytes.  They emit CO2 which adds fizzy carbonation to the drink. Water kefir can help boost the immune system, enhance gut health and calm bloating.   

Water kefir grains offer an abundance of different ways to incorporate live probiotics into your life. Not only can you make a low sugar soda within 48 hours, but the grains can be used to ferment coconut water and all nut milks. Water kefir grains can also be used to make: sour dough starter, coconut yogurt, salad dressing, gummies, popsicles, smoothies and much more!

Both the live and dehydrated grains yield 1/4 cup once hydrated.

Common bacteria: Lactobacillus brevis, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus hilgardii, Leuconostoc mesenteroides, Bifidobacterium species.

Notable yeasts: Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Dekkera anomala, Zygotorulaspora florentina

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  • Quality Products

    All of our grains are grown and hand packaged in an a fully inspected commercial kitchen and are quality controlled prior to shipping.

  • Expert Knowledge

    We strive to be the forefront leader in everything water kefir. Our company is the largest water kefir grain grower in Canada, microbiologist backed and our Happy Gut method for making water kefir is based on lab testing.

  • Expert Support

    Our customer support team is here to answer your questions along the way. It is important to us that you are successful at making water kefir. It is often just a small tweak in your process that needs to be made to get you fizzing. Do not hesitate to reach out anytime to hello@happygutpro.com.

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Cody D.
Dehydrated Grains
A part of my regular routine!

I love making and consuming water kefir, it is one of my favourite drinks to make! I have been brewing it for a few years now with a brew kit I received as a gift. I've gone through a few grain packages since then, because they had depleted over time. What I've learned the trick is to not let it ferment too long, otherwise the sugar will all be consumed and will starve the culture, thus being depleted. I now aim to bottle every second day when possible, which keeps the grains well fed and makes for a better flavour as well. Basically, I am continuously brewing it, since my water isn't chlorinated, I don't bother boiling and cooling prior to brewing. I just bottle, add the grains back to the jar, add the sugar (I use straight coconut sugar), fill with cool water, stir, let ferment and repeat the process every couple of days. This means I am in constant supply of water kefir, which I am drinking all the time, hopefully it's not too much of a good thing, but I'm sure my gut is thankful for it. I seldom add fruit juice or allow for much carbonation, I enjoy it just the way it is. Once I bottle, it goes in the fridge, which I enjoy until my next batch is ready. Cheers!

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Karen S. (Canada)
Live Grains
Great service

Haven’t made my first batch yet but loved finding a small Canadian company with good prices and swift delivery - thanks!

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Julie M. (Canada)
Live Grains

First time making kefir and I am very pleased with the result.

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ROBERT O. (Canada)
Live Grains
Works wonderful

Just sitting back enjoying my first batch I did a peach with ginger nice and carbonated and I've got another batch that I just put in the fridge of blueberry and raspberry I think the best part is that you can do any flavor you want

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Cameron P. (Canada)
Live Grains
So Happy!

First batch worked! Cherry-flavoured kefir has me feel in’ like a brewmaster!

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Owen H. (Canada)
Live Grains
Very lively water kefir

Got off to a slow start due to a shipping issue. I was concerned that the live grains would be dead after over 2 weeks in transit but after pampering them for 2 days they are very lively indeed!
Have made some delicious drinks with the kefir grains!

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Lyn S. (Canada)
Live Grains
Water kefir

I received my order so fast. I love deal8ng with small businesses the service is so great. I haven’t started using them yet but was very excited to see all the recipes and ideas 9n the website.

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Joyce (Canada)
Live Grains
Love them

I've purchased form Leeza before and these grains did not disappoint, the support you receive is much appreciated too!

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David (Canada)
Live Grains
Live grains

Grains arrived promptly. acclimatized Easily
First brew was excellent

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Bev B. (Canada)
Live Grains
Delightful fizziness

I love the Kefir, the grains are wonderful they start activating the sugar water right away, 24 hrs later I have delicious tasting Kefir water. I like it a bit sweet.

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T K. (United States)
Live Grains
Like the name says…

Thanks for my grains, they are happily eating sugar water… I’m still working on the yummy recipes so far grape and apple are a huge hit. Appreciate you guys and having access to such healthy benefits

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Stéphane M. (Canada)
Live Grains
Happy gut, happy taste

Just bought a pack for a friend. I've drinking a glass once a day for over a year now. While I enjoy brewing an excellent and healthy beverage, I truly enjoy drinking a refreshing beverage of my owne.

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Berry W. (Canada)
Live Grains
Great!

Awesome product. Water kefir travelled well and took off in no time. Great customer service. Recommended!

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Jason (Canada)
Live Grains
Good stuff

The grains were shipped promptly, packaged well and with instructions. As for the grains, so far so good. They are doing well but I also bought a "sourdough starter warmer" from Amazon as it seems the sugar consumption or "brew" time was inconsistent with the day/night temperature changes in winter. This seems to help in that regard. I am enjoying drinking the water kefir and easier to make than yogurt. Good stuff all around!

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Stephen S. (Canada)
Live Grains
Fast and reliable

Fast delivery and excellent product. Love the effervescent water kefir. Great recipes and tips from their website

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Cody S. (Canada)
Super easy to use!

Love these things. I’m only a couple days we get to drink delicious and nutritious drinks. Wayyy faster and less involved than kombucha, and dare I say it tastes better!!!

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Margaret K. (Canada)
Live Grains
Live Water Kefir Grains

I purchased the live water kefir grains. I'm on my fourth brew. I'm very happy with this purchase. I have been making Kombucha for a few years, however, this is so much easier and more cost effective and tastes better. Thank you.

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Lisa P. (Canada)
Live Grains
Delicious!

I’ve ordered from Happy Gut a few times and they always deliver a great product. My first order had the fermentation set and they are used every time I make water kifer. I use pineapple juice every time and it’s delicious (I get it at Costco)

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Andi D. (Canada)
Live Grains
Loving the Water Kefir Grains

The water kefir grains are working amazingly! The instructions were clear and simple. My family and I are enjoying delicious probiotic bubbly water daily! Couldn't be happier!! Thank you Happy Gut!

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Alex (Canada)
Live Grains
Great

Always pleased with the quality of products from Happy Gut. Thank you!

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Eric W. (Canada)
Great grains, great support

100% would not hesitate to recommend Happy Gut. The product and the team behind it are excellent. I hesitate to even share how much I've been able to interact with Leeza because she's been so helpful I don't want her inbox flooded! I will only say that the customer support has been well beyond what I expect, but is everything I could hope for. In addition to direct help, the periodic emails and blog updates give a lot of help.

Beyond the support, I have tried a few different Kefir grains over the years, and by far Happy Gut have been the most beneficial from a gut health perspective. The positive impact on my constitution was immediate, and far better than any other culture. I suspect this would be person-dependent, but for me HG is the answer.

Best $25 you'll ever spend, particularly if live grains are in season.

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kemal A. (Canada)
Amazing grains grow quick

I've been making kefir with soy milk and have had my grains for 5 years and have been gifting the grains

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Lori C. (Canada)
Live Grains
Perfect

I ordered Water Kefir grains to make the Keto Water Kefir Soda!
I managed to mess it up and Leeza has been more than patient with all the back & forths, helping me to figure it all out…
Cannot beat the customer service :)

Hi Lori, we're so so glad you had such a positive experience with our amazing Master Brewer! Thanks for letting the world know about how it went. If you've made any other recipes, we'd love to hear about that too -- and if you've seen any benefits from drinking water kefir! Are you on Instagram? You can tag us @happygutpro if you happen to upload a photo of some of your fancy drinks ☺️

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Lynne T. (Canada)
Live Grains
Water kefir grains

I received the grains and restarted them, they are happy in there new home

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Robert S. (Canada)
Live Grains
Flawless

The kefir grains were well packaged, shipped promptly and performed enthusiastically on first use. I haven't needed technical support, but I have no doubt that it would be first-rate based on the quality of the information and recipes provided on this site.

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N.M.

Fast delivery
Grains stayed alive

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Richard L.

Coming up on my 3rd year of successful benefits and 'brewing' kefir. Having some difficulty getting the dehydrated version of my replacement grains to ferment but what DOES work is the customer service and great attitude from this Canadian company.

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Charles

I live in Quebec. I already know water kefir. I bought these grains alive, but I was worried they would arrive in poor condition given the 7 day summer transport across Canada. However, as soon as they arrived, I immediately made a first fermentation. 24 hours later I had lots of little bubbles in my jar. I filtered and made a second fermentation. Less than 24 hours later, I have an excellent result. I am very satisfied!

Order Water Kefir Grains

Choose live grains if you'll be using them shortly after receiving them.

Choose dehydrated grains for a shelf stable (up to 2 years) option; Perfect for gifts.

Grain health and brewing success rate is the same regardless of fresh or dehydrated!

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