I believe in the many benefits that water kefir has for us. But there are other kinds of kefir that are equally beneficial as well. Read on to find out more about the types of kefir culture around and how we can create a homemade kefir drink with them.
Milk kefir is the more frequently used one. You will find this in cultured drinks. The people in the mountainous region of the Caucasus were the first ones to learn about the probiotics in milk kefir. It was first used to keep milk from spoiling. This knowledge was passed on to Russia and pretty soon Eastern Europe was taking advantage of milk kefir as well. Now the whole world knows and sees milk kefir as a health product.
Milk kefir can be used to create yogurt drinks that you can drink on their own or combine with fruit to create a smoothie. The grains are also good for eating to increase your intake of probiotics.
Water kefir was first said to be discovered in the early nineteenth century by a biologist in Mexico. He took note of a transparent growth found in the sugary water that a specific cactus has inside of it. A closer look informed him that these were water kefir grains. Water kefir has the same benefits as milk kefir but you can use them in more ways.
Milk kefir is good for making milk-based products but water kefir can be used with anything and the food’s flavour will not be affected at all.
Kombucha is a culture that is pretty much the same as kefir. They are also known as kombucha mushrooms. Like kefir, kombucha is made up of cooperative bacteria that coexist in the same mediums. The kombucha mushrooms can be used as tea. Their fame has spread through Russia, Eastern Europe, and Japan. Since kombucha and kefir are quite similar, they are sometimes called tea kefir.
Kefir only actually comes in two main types – the milk and water varieties. While milk kefir has been used longer, water kefir is just as good and, as mentioned above, more versatile.
If you are a fan of creating homemade health foods and beverages, and if you are concerned with increasing your overall health, you could try growing kefir cultures and take advantage of their many benefits. Enjoy a boost in your immune system, great skin, and overall wellness.