Full written article and printable recipe card -> bumblebeeapothecary.com/how-to-make-kefir-with-raw-milk/

I put my grains in a garlic bag..no straining just lift out n put in a new jar with milk...EASY PEASY..

@BumblebeeApothecary

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing :)

@Neddy540

Жыл бұрын

genius, il try this

@donnastjules8157

Жыл бұрын

What is a garlic bag? I'd like to try that

@0klb0

Жыл бұрын

1000000 IQ tip

@astrofiachaire

Жыл бұрын

What is a garlic bag do you mean like the net they are sold in? Thanks

Thanks for the tips! I just started making it at home. I live in India and eat a lot of street food, so I need lots of good bacteria in my stomach 😊

@BumblebeeApothecary

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@ranielvincecabarrubias6118

3 ай бұрын

It's the goated indian pewdiepie 🗣️🔥🔥🤌🏼

I actually leave my Kiefer till it totally separates (like half the jar is milk the other half is the whey) then scoop out the milk part that has the grains in it, strain them. This makes a very thick yogurt like Greek style or even thicker like sour cream. I soak our sprouted oats in the whey. Doesn't take any extra time and it SOOOO yummy.

@BumblebeeApothecary

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

@janicepaul9957

Жыл бұрын

How do you sprout oats before you eat them in your whey

@christinawilliams8846

Жыл бұрын

@@janicepaul9957 I actually buy them already sprouted. I buy mine at Costco. They are organic sprouted, gf oats

@kcmc3615

Жыл бұрын

​@@christinawilliams8846 so what do you do with the oats after you soak them?

@franceswatts4001

8 ай бұрын

Some people call it kefir cheese.

Love it! We are currently doing water kefir and we’ve already seen a lot of benefits. Starting milk kefir soon!

Thanks Marisa. I am new to making kefir and have found this video one of the most helpful of many I have watched. My biggest challenge has been assembling appropriate kitchenware to do the job easy. The overhead views are helpful in seeing the form & function of the strainer. Your hack to speed up the process is also helpful. A suggestion for mentioning to folks is the "die-off" symptoms they may experience. Two days after beginning kefir consumption I began to wake up feeling hung-over, foggy minded and just tired and headachy. I thought I had poisoned myself. Fortunately I noticed a comment to one of the videos I watched by a person who had the same symptoms, and they knew it was from die-off of the unfriendlies that may exist in your gut. Three days later I am feeling better than ever before and free from carb cravings.

@BumblebeeApothecary

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@janicepaul9957

Жыл бұрын

I two woke up a few days after really enjoying this Kiefer one day i really feeling stiff and achy all over so it’s nice to know what that was all about

@ahmednasr8228

Жыл бұрын

هل كان عندك كانديدا

@ahmednasr8228

Жыл бұрын

You suffer from candida

@YAHWEHrules

Жыл бұрын

Just an FYI why you don't crave carbs💖 praise ALMIGHTY YAHWEH 💖 and MESSIAH KING YAHSHUA 💖 Jesus'real Hebrew NAME that means YAHWEH SAVES 💖 HE remindedme of what I heard when I read your comment 🙂 It's because the good bacteria actually make Vitamins 💖 so many people are deficient but I would think that's why the cravings. Vitamins needed to repair brain and Neuro cells , they are mood boosting and anti anxiety , they prevent Alzheimer's 🙂💖 which is basically the brain cells starving because older people stomach acid has gotten to weak to extract the vitamins out of their food,so basically they said it's Berry Berry syndrome ( probably spelled that wrong but you get the idea 🙂 ALMIGHTY YAHWEH 💖 please bless and keep you all 💖 praying this info helps someone who needs it . Thank you so much for your information it led to this information thank you so much 💖🙂

Yay I just ordered heirloom kefir Grains. Perfect timing!!

Thank you so very much! I appreciate you sharing. I have grains but didn't know the amounts to put in pints/quarts, etc of milk!!

thank you! your buckweat kefir breakfast inspired me to give kefir starters another go. im excited!

Excellent! So helpful. I just started making Kiefer and you gave me some great tips.

Awesome video, I liked that you did a thorough overview of your whole process rather than just a step by step tutorial

We have goats. We do a couple farmers market and was talking with a lady a few tears back about keifer grains...she shared some of hers with me. So thankful! Been doing it since we have had goats. When I get too much, it's just my husband and I, I freeze the grains and when I need more i reconstitute them.

@BumblebeeApothecary

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! :)

Thankyou . Very simple and informative .

great information! thank you for taking the time

I subscribed a while ago and I didn’t know you had a kefir video until now. I just started making my first batch thanks to my cousin. I traded her a kombucha scoby for some of her kefir grains. Thank you for this video.

So many great tips! Thank you. 🙌🏼

@BumblebeeApothecary

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! :)

I'm new to making kefir. I just started my first batch yesterday. I didn't have plastic lids for my mason jars so, until I get them, I am using the lids that came with the jars. Also I wasn't aware that the jars need to be covered during fermentation. Mine is not in direct sunlight but on top my fridge so they are out of the way and not in direct sunlight but getting the light from the window next to the fridge. 35 hours later it's looking good enough to strain. Hoping the grains are going to be ok.

Super interesting, I’ve been doing kefir for about 10 yrs and I got a couple good tips! I haven’t covered mine like that but it makes sense rather than a lif

@BumblebeeApothecary

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

It is so good to know I can make yogurt from kefir and you have gained a new subscriber......I have yet to make my first batch of kefir as I purchased the grains online today. I am also looking forward to making homemade kefir yogurt too. Great video and thanks for posting

@BumblebeeApothecary

Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it!

I ferment kefir in a fully sealed manner. There are a lot of kefir grains, accounting for half of the container. It can also be fermented in the refrigerator. I have to wash the kefir grains every time, otherwise the kefir grains will multiply and not grow in a large direction.

Thank you your videos are great so easy to follow I have shared them with my friends who like me are starting out on this new healthy way of life

@BumblebeeApothecary

11 ай бұрын

So glad to hear it! Thank you for your support :)

Thank you so much for your work ❤

@BumblebeeApothecary

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support!

This video was fantastic thank you I learned so much. I really like that you talk about using your own estimation of when the kefir is done, when the jar needs to be cleaned, etc

@BumblebeeApothecary

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! :)

@nickbarrett6035

5 ай бұрын

I tried making water Kefir a few years ago and at first it tasted great but the grains never multiplied and bit by bit they disintegrated 😢

great information, thank you!

Excellent video. Really appreciate all the info.

@BumblebeeApothecary

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

Great info on milk kefir; I do a smaller batch & use a plastic sieve. Thanks for sharing!

@BumblebeeApothecary

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! :)

Great info and video!!! Thank you!!!

@BumblebeeApothecary

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! :)

Great video. Thank you for the tips. I haven't been leaving mine in the dark and gave been using a metal spoon and strainer! I'll be changing that. You mentioned that your kids like to eat the grains. I didn't know they were edible. How do they eat them?

BEST KEFIR VIDEO. Thank you!

@BumblebeeApothecary

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou :)

Thanks Marisa for all your videos I really love them :) what are your thoughts on kefir consumption during pregnancy? I have been doing GAPS for the last 6months and it has taken me a long time to build up the resistance before the "die-off" symptoms to kefir. finally I started kefir not long ago and I've found out I'm pregnant. Would the toxins released or die-off by kefir will affect fetus? thank you again.

I share my grains with my old dog. It benefits him immensely.

I have been making milk Kefir for about a year. I learned it from videos by Donna Schwenk. She does a second ferment of Kefir by adding a citrus rind. If I remember correctly she said this adds a lot of B vitamins. I like the subtle citrus taste. I make small batches, a pint every 2 to 3 days. I make it in a cold area (hallway) because I heard slower fermenting is tastier. I just need to slow down the making of it since I am one person who also drink kombucha, etc and eats other fermented foods. One can have too much of a good thin! I have noticed on occasion the Keifer has a slight bitter taste…ever have that? It may be my metal strainer. Thanks for the tips…I’ll cover my Kefir from now on!

@BumblebeeApothecary

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I haven't noticed a bitter taste. Interesting about the citrus rind!

@olivesoondar1165

Жыл бұрын

Hi Heide l dont have those grains , am unable to find it to buy as yet , how do l start from scratch without the Kefir grains

@joannathesinger770

Жыл бұрын

@@olivesoondar1165 You can't start without kefir grains unfortunately.

Hi Marissa, I enjoyed your video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us. I went to my first Weston A Price meeting a couple days ago in Denver. It was very interesting. I brought many kombucha SCOBYs to share. But wasn’t fast enough to get any kefir grains. Maybe next time. Lol (unless you have any extra to share) 😊 I’ve very new to all of this and am planning to watch many of your videos.

@chalicemagic

10 ай бұрын

Also, would you have any resources for buying raw milk in the Denver metro area?

Thank you!

Thank you! Liked and subscribed.

@BumblebeeApothecary

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome :)

Thanks for this detailed guide! How long does it stay in the fridge?

Thank you for sharing your knowledge . I would like to know where I can this nice strainer like the one you use to strain the kefir grains.

Hi Marissa, thanks you for your videos. I am about to start my GAPs diet, could you clarify for me the probiotics for the diet. Are the fermented foods what will be the Probiotics?

Thank you very much 🙏❤️

@BumblebeeApothecary

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

great video!!!

I have been making kefir for years but since switching to raw milk have battled some mold appearing 😣 I threw out most of my grains added some yogurt in my kefir and now no more mold is appearing! My grains are growing alot now :) do you think its OK to be consuming? That strong kefir smell still hasnt returned which worried me. Thank you God bless! Love your channel

You’re the best!

@BumblebeeApothecary

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Is there any way to make casein free kefir? If so, could you make one? Thank you so much!

Thanks!

@shaunaj905

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all you do! I have learned so much from your videos.

Thanks

Nice & informative. Where I live there is no fresh milk like you have everywhere ... a small Island.... can you use a milk that they sell on the shelve ? like half skim milk carton for this process ?

Hi Marissa, thank you for your valuable info. 💫 I'm in Australia & have struggled to find an appropriate strainer, I really like the blue one you have to strain the kefir, the holes are a good size & it's not metal. Would you share where you found it please, 🤞if still available. Thanking you, Susan.

I’m having difficulty finding the Kefir grains she mentioned on Amazon. Hoping for help 🙂

Great video

How long will this keep in the frig? Can I freeze kefir grains if I’m not making as much?

So when I make mine I use clean jars every time. Is it better to reuse previous jar? Thank you

Where’s the link about getting in touch with the Westin A. price foundation chapter leader in my area? I don’t see it. Thanks

How are the grains made?

Hi Marisa! Thanks so much for this video :) I while back I bought dehydrated kefir grains from "Cultures for Health" based on your recommendation from another video. I have been making kefir for about 6 weeks with great results, but I'm noticing that the grains are quite small and not getting anywhere near the size you have. I am using raw milk but started them on pasteurized milk. Any ideas why this could be, and whether this affects my final kefir? It tastes normal, just don't know why the grains look different!

@BumblebeeApothecary

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure, you might try leaving them in the milk for a shorter time, and straining them out just when you see the milk thicken and the whey line start to break. They might just need more milk more often.

@n.a.garciafamily

2 жыл бұрын

Mine from there are the same. Not greatly impressed with their customer service...

I live in Dallas Texas would you be able to tell me where can I find some kefir grains locally?

Awesome 😎

Hi maritza i need grain to start KEFIR thx😊

Thank You. My Kefir Becomes a Bit Melt not like Yours and on the Bottom of the Jar it Seperstes to much water What im Doing Wrong Please? Thank You For Sharing! 🙌

Excellent tutorial. How many strains of bacteria do you reckon would be within your finished kefir.

Curious, with all the kefir you and your family drink, why do you take the Just Thrive probiotic supplement?

Hello there, I'm fairly new from making kefir maybe around 1-2 months ago was when I started making my own milk kefir. I would just like to ask regarding the flavor of milk kefir, I noticed after switching my grains from pastuerized milk to raw milk that the flavor has became cheese like.

@lindaallen2412

Жыл бұрын

I am a newbie too, but I started my grains with raw milk and seems to be working great

I have been activating my milk kefir grains by increasing the milk by 1/2 cup each cycle and today finished and poured off the last cycle which was a quart of kefir. I have the previous cycles of kefir increased each time by 1/2 cup of fresh pasteurized milk as the directions say. My question is this. Is it ok to combine those first amounts of kefir in those first stages into one-quart jar?

Mam what is d first step to culture d milk to produce grains?

Can I use the milk kefir even if I have dairy allergies?

Hi and how long I can keep kefer

Hi l would like to know if tou can assist me in learning how to start from scratch as l lives in Trinidad & unable to find those grains to buy buy as yet l found something looking like a watery juice with a little settling in the bottom , but dont look like grains & l would really like to start to make it for myself to help my gut health as am at risk for cancer as my mom & dad passed with cancer

Where do I find grains when I start to make kefir for the first time?

Can colostrum be used to make kefir

What brand is your strainer?

Hi, I've just discovered your channel. I find it very informative. One question, as I'm from Australia, I'm unable to find raw milk, can I use pasteurized milk to make Kefir? Subscribed.

@brucep26b

11 ай бұрын

Yes you can. I have for years. better quality of milk the better etc however good old Coles or Woollies is fine.

You mentioned having the proper grains to milk ratio, because too many grains cause it to culture too quickly. Is there a particular problem with it culturing too quickly?

Hi! Do you know what dairy cow your milk comes from? I think Jersey cows have the best cream. Thanks for the video.

@BumblebeeApothecary

2 жыл бұрын

I agree! The traditional breeds have more cream. Ours comes from Jerseys :)

How much do you drink a day??

Questions please. We are big fans of drinking raw milk as well, but when making kefir do you heat the milk first or use raw milk and leave it on your counter?

@KetzK11

Жыл бұрын

No, do not heat it first.

I simply take a few tablespoons off the top of my quart size jar of keifer. This makes makes everything easier, especially cleanup, which insures I continue to make. My favorite use is a cup in the freezer for a few hours till lightly frozen and top with maple syrup. My only advice for newbies is to not give up too soon, it took me a while before my keifer really thickened. I started with purchased grains and they were small which made straining a pain. This could have been because of my lazy method, I probably should have put in more keifer to my new milk.

@lindaallen2412

Жыл бұрын

Thank you I am a novice too and had same problems with new grains thanks for the tips

@beverlycharles6534

7 ай бұрын

When you first start does it make sense to let it grow for like 4 to 6 days instead of just 2 days --- allowing the grains to fully wake-up? How many uses before your grains were bigger and more hardy/robust?

Can I keep my kifer next to my kombucha?

I didn't see any links to weston price chapters below??????

Should kefir milk be tasting like lemons or did I somehow mess it up

My kefir is no thick at all it is tangy but completely runny like a milk is it ok to drink?

Thank you! In minute 3:20, you meant "every 2 DAYS", not hours :D

I can’t figure out why separating the grains is necessary. I make kefir by mixing a couple of tablespoons of kefir into a liter of boxed whole milk, and let it sit out, loosely covered, for 8-14 hours. When the new kefir is thick, I put the jar in the fridge, and enjoy it like yogurt. Honestly, though, I keep wondering if I’m missing something. Any info? Thanks!

It's pronounced "keh-FEER", not "KEE-fur". Its pronunciation is similar to the word "zephyr". The Arabic is کفیر

@user-mv9iv4sc1p

Күн бұрын

Really

How about the lid that u cover in the fridge is it tight or loose?

@BumblebeeApothecary

2 жыл бұрын

I use a tightly screwed on lid in the fridge :)

Hi there can I have some of your grains, they look sooo healthy, pleaseeee???

@arod6767

Жыл бұрын

Yeah her lil grains look so healthy..I’d like to get some too🤗

Hi. I’m super new to making sour cream from milk keffir grains. I followed your recipe in which I took fresh milk and our activated milk keffir grains and fermented for 24 hours and the final product is a super sour curd like consistency. It’s super sour. Is that normal? Is it supposed to be like this?

@BumblebeeApothecary

Жыл бұрын

It may have cultured a bit too long in warmer weather. You can try for a shorter time next time, but what you have should still be good to use if it smells pleasant to you :)

For us Canadians, that is 16ml of kefir grains to one litre of milk.

@franceswatts4001

8 ай бұрын

Thank you from the UK! Alexa was getting fedup with me asking for equivalents throughout the video 😂

Hi Marissa 🥰🛡️🌐♀️You look really healthy, Nice Kitchen! Kefir is really 😊👍 good!

@BumblebeeApothecary

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

What if you are just getting started and don’t have any?

After 24 hr it did become kefir, but i dont c the kefir grain after use strainer

Hi great video I’m having a little problem. My house is about 72 to 78° and put in about 2 to 3 tablespoons of kefir grains in 2 cups of milk I’m forming curds at the bottom maybe an inch and a half to 2 inches kefir grains not rising to the top it’s like milk consistency over the Kurds I’m letting Forment for 24 hours I’m using whole pasteurized milk, not ultrapasteurize again curds forming a bottom and greens not rising to the top

@martinmoreno473

9 ай бұрын

To add to that my kefir grains, keep multiplying, so it seems like my grains are healthy

thanks for the video. (Kefir is pronounced K-fear, like Deere)

where do you get the grain to start the keifer

@BumblebeeApothecary

2 жыл бұрын

Here you go :) amzn.to/3AoYL6i

I would have liked to see how the very first batch of kefir is made when there aren't any grains developed yet to be added to the raw milk

@quiltgirl

2 жыл бұрын

You have to have grains before you even start to make keifr

@Teannaschannel

2 жыл бұрын

@@quiltgirl thanks, how do you go about getting grains?

@quiltgirl

2 жыл бұрын

@@Teannaschannel 🙋‍♀️ hi.. I got mine from the dairy I was getting my raw milk from.. sometimes they can hook you up with Milk groups and someone in the group usually has grains.

@BumblebeeApothecary

2 жыл бұрын

I also talk about ideas for where to get grains in the video, and here are some :) amzn.to/3JNZYp1

@Teannaschannel

2 жыл бұрын

@@BumblebeeApothecary thank you! I wasn’t aware you needed grains to start the very 1st batch 🫣

I got grains on Marketplace, but I'm finding they don't grow in the raw milk and are barely noticeable. The finished kefir is also very yeast heavy and smells like alcohol. Would you recommend starting over with more robust grains, or can I change something to help the grains grow?

@BumblebeeApothecary

2 жыл бұрын

I'd probably start with new grains. I like these: amzn.to/37okJKv

@929jpotter

Жыл бұрын

Have you tried making smaller batches for a shorter ferment time?

@janicepaul9957

Жыл бұрын

I’m just starting and learning by watching many videos but I understand when we first start with our kefir grains I might be wrong but I thought some experts say not to start them with raw milk start with store pasteurized later you can do raw on them once they’re grown I could be wrong but that’s what I understand

How much Kefir do you recommend Adults and children to consume every day …and you take supplements as well?

@BumblebeeApothecary

2 жыл бұрын

Dr. Natasha recommends adults work up (slowly!) to one quart a day, and children to a cup or two.

I started making and drinking milk kefir about a month ago for psoriatic arthritis (similar to rheumatoid) and my pain and inflammation got REALLY bad. I don't want to think I can't do dairy kefir, but my joints got 10x worse.

@astrofiachaire

Жыл бұрын

Did you stop?

@kcmc3615

Жыл бұрын

@@astrofiachaire I did! It was really bad. Unfortunately that was about 3 months ago and I have not improved.

@astrofiachaire

Жыл бұрын

@@kcmc3615 oh no. I wonder was it a coincidence or definitely related. Unfortunate reminder that just cause it's natural doesn't mean it won't cause issues. I always forget that. But then salad gives me heartburn sooooo I should know better 😅 I hope your pain eases soon

@tammekremer2138

7 ай бұрын

@@kcmc3615 maybe its the yeast or youre not glutenfree

@kcmc3615

7 ай бұрын

@@tammekremer2138 have definitely been strict gluten free. It was a bit of a mystery but it sure seemed like a direct connection. I think maybe I overdid it and should have eased into it.

How did you get the kefir grains to start with ?

@AzaleaBee

10 ай бұрын

Only 3 ways I know to get them. 1) From a friend/ neighbor who already has them. They multiply fast so people are happy to share. 2) Mail order. Lots of websites, some ridiculously expensive. Some just ask for postage. 3) A whole foods/ health store.. but this is usually the exception not the rule, sadly. Once you get even half a teaspoon, grow them fast and freeze a few extra teaspoons just in case you need them. (Replenish freezer stash about every six months to a year.)

Can you make a video about traveling by air with kefir grains?

@BumblebeeApothecary

Жыл бұрын

I'll add this to the list of videos to make.. thanks!

@BarbaraWiltGerber

6 ай бұрын

Tell the airline staff that you’re traveling with an organ ism

Have you heard of L reuteri?

I'm in Michigan we don't have raw milk unless you buy shares. Can i make it with with store bought milk

@BumblebeeApothecary

2 жыл бұрын

I would also recommend looking here! www.realmilk.com

@salemdog100

Жыл бұрын

Yes, you can make it with store-bought milks and creams. Some people recommend only using animal milks, and not almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, etc.