Ginger Turmeric Water Kefir
With probiotics from fermentation and two anti-inflammatory ingredients, this Ginger Turmeric Water Kefir supports your gut and your overall health.
Servings: 3 cups
Cost: $8
Equipment
- saucepan
- Quart-size mason jar with lid
Ingredients
- 3 cups raw coconut water (I use Harmless Harvest.)
- ½ cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon ginger root, peeled and freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon turmeric root, peeled and freshly grated
- 1 packet water kefir starter
Instructions
- Add the coconut water and orange juice to a saucepan and very gently heat to lukewarm, or about 90ºF.
- Into a quart-sized mason jar, add the coconut water and orange juice mixture together with the contents of one foil packet of kefir starter.
- Add ginger and turmeric.
- Stir to mix well. Put the lid on the mason jar. Make sure the lid is airtight!
- Let this mixture ferment at room temperature (72–75ºF) for 24 hours.
- Remove the lid and taste. For a tangier drink, let it sit for another 12–24 hours.
- When you’re happy with the flavor, stir again, put on the lid, and place it into the refrigerator.
Notes
In place of fresh turmeric, you can use 1½ teaspoons ground turmeric.
In your refrigerator, fermentation continues but chilling will slow down the fermentation process. Enjoy your kefir within 2–3 weeks!