What is Water Kefir?

Water Kefir also known Tibicos is a mild tasting fermented probiotic sugar-water beverage. It is like a natural, light and refreshing soda, but far more healthy. Water kefir grains are made up of bacteria and yeast living in a symbiotic relationship.  The term “grains” relates to the way they look and they are not actually a grain at all.  Water Kefir grains were originally found in Mexico forming on the pads of the Opuntia (Prickly pear) cactus. They can be used to ferment sugar water, coconut water or juice.