Apple Ginger Kefir Soda

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Apples are rich in quercetin, a flavonoid with anti-inflammatory properties. In a study done in Crete, the study researchers found that people whose diets incorporated apples as a staple had greater protection against both allergies and asthma. This is a delicious and easy soda to make combining apples and ginger. Ginger has huge anti-inflammatory properties that can be of great help with a myriad of problems! You can make this soda in a couple of days and your kids will love it!

Equipment

  • 32-ounce bottle Make sure you use thick glass bottles made for brewing. Craft store bottles will explode.

Ingredients

  • 1 packet Kefir Soda Starter – Or ¼ cup Kefir Whey
  • 2 cups apple juice
  • 2 tablespoons Ginger Juiced – Fresh
  • Water spring or filtered with minerals

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Instructions

  • Add the Kefir Soda Starter packet OR kefir whey to the juice in a glass bowl and stir until dissolved.
  • Juice your ginger using either a garlic press or a juicer.
  • Add ginger and apple juice to a 32-ounce bottle. (Make sure you use bottles such as Grolsch or Bormioli thick glass bottles. Bottles bought at craft stores can explode.)
  • Fill the rest of the bottle with water leaving an inch of room at the top.
  • Allow it to ferment for 3-7 days or until bubbly and fizzy. If your home is 75°F or warmer it will usually take 3-4 days. Colder homes can take 5 days or longer, but you'll need to check it by popping the top and see if it's getting fizzy. It will start to bubble out the top if it does.
  • When it's done, you can pour it into a glass and enjoy right away or place it in the fridge. It will continue to ferment in the fridge, so burp it daily and consume it within 1-2 weeks for the most benefits and the best flavor.

Re-Culturing From Your First Bottle

  • You can use ½ cup of this finished kefir soda as a starter to make a new bottle. Add the other ingredients and ferment again. It should only take a half to a full day to ferment. It ferments faster on subsequent batches, and you can make many bottles over and over again!  Check it often it ferments faster!