Prepare Your Sugar Water: In a clean glass jar, dissolve 2 tablespoons of organic cane sugar in 1 cup of filtered water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Add Water Kefir Grains: Gently add 1/4 cup of active water kefir grains to the sugar water. Ensure your grains are healthy and plump.

Cover and Ferment: Cover the jar with a breathable cloth and secure it with a rubber band. This allows air circulation while keeping contaminants out. Place the jar in a consistent room temperature environment (68-75°F / 20-24°C) away from direct sunlight.

First Fermentation (F1): Allow the mixture to ferment for 24-48 hours. The duration depends on the temperature, the activity of your grains, and your desired sweetness/tanginess. Taste periodically. It should become less sweet and slightly tangy.

Strain and Separate: Once fermented, strain the water kefir liquid into another clean bottle using a plastic mesh sieve. The strained liquid is your finished water kefir, ready for a second fermentation or immediate consumption. Gently separate any new, multiplied grains from the original batch.

Repeat the Process: Place the strained water kefir grains back into a clean jar with a new batch of sugar water to continue growing and producing more water kefir. If you have too many grains, you can share them, dehydrate them for storage, or compost them.