Kefir, what's that ?

Water kefir is a highly probiotic drink obtained by fermenting a liquid in the presence of kefir grains, also called tibicos. 

The origin of the water kefir grains has not been established yet, but most theory speculates that water kefir grains originate in Mexico, where they develop onto the leaves of the Opuntia cactus.

Tibicos are strains of bacteria and yeasts which, when placed in a sweet solution (e.g. fruit juice or water and sugar), start a fermentation which consumes most of the sugar. After a fermentation of one to two days, the grains are retrieved and the water kefir is bottled.

Our drink is unpasteurized, which preserves all the microorganisms and therefore the many benefits of the drink. This is why the taste and sparkle may change slightly over time. This second fermentation is strongly slowed when the drink is placed at low temperature. It is thus advised to keep your Tibicos bottles in the fridge. 

Water kefir has been used for centuries as a medicinal beverage. Indeed, water kefir is one of the best dietary sources of probiotics and may contain up to 40 different beneficial strains. This highly probiotic remedy boosts your immune system and regulates your whole digestive system.