Step 1

Pour the water into the jar

Step 2

Add the sugar and stir to dissolve

Step 3

Add the fig, lemon slice, and kefir grains

Step 4

Put the lid on

Step 5

Let the kefir ferment at room temperature for 24 to 48 hours. The fig will rise to the top, and the taste will become tangy.

Step 6

When you are happy with the taste, strain the kefir to remove the kefir grains, the fig, and lemon.

Step 7

Set the grains aside for your next recipe. Compost the fruit (or add it to a smoothie).

Step 8

Add pieces of fruit, juice, or syrup to flavour your water kefir.

Step 9

Pour the kefir into pressure resistant bottles.

Step 10

Store the bottles at room temperature for 24 to 48 hours.

Step 11

After 24 hours, open and close the bottles to check the level of fizz. For fizzier kefir, let it ferment longer.

Step 12

When the level of bubbles suits you, put the bottles in the fridge.