{"product_id":"milk-kefir-grains-1-teaspoon","title":"Milk Kefir Grains - 1 Teaspoon","description":"\u003cp\u003eKickstart your gut health journey with our fresh, active Milk Kefir Grains! Cultivated using premium, easy-to-digest \u003cb\u003eA2 milk\u003c\/b\u003e, these live grains are never dehydrated, meaning they arrive ready to ferment your very first batch immediately. 🌿\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Highlights 🌟\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCultivated with A2 Milk 🐮:\u003c\/b\u003e Easy on sensitive tummies and rich in natural nutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e100% Fresh \u0026amp; Active ⚡:\u003c\/b\u003e Never dried or frozen — ready to use straight out of the package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProbiotic Powerhouse 🦠:\u003c\/b\u003e Creates a rich, tangy, gut-friendly fermented milk drink packed with live cultures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Brew 🧫\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCombine 🥛:\u003c\/b\u003e Place \u003cb\u003e1 tsp of milk kefir grains\u003c\/b\u003e into a clean glass jar. Add \u003cb\u003e250ml (1 cup)\u003c\/b\u003e of fresh whole milk (A2, organic, or full-fat milk works best).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCover :\u003c\/b\u003e Cover the jar loosely with a breathable cloth, coffee filter, or loose lid secured with a rubber band to allow airflow while keeping dust out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFerment ⏳:\u003c\/b\u003e Leave at room temperature (20°C–25°C) out of direct sunlight for \u003cb\u003e18–24 hours\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStrain \u0026amp; Enjoy 🥣:\u003c\/b\u003e Once the milk thickens into a yogurt-like consistency, strain out the grains using a plastic or stainless steel mesh strainer. Enjoy your fresh milk kefir and reuse the grains for your next batch!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage Instructions Before First Use 🧊\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBest Used Fresh:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFor the healthiest fermentation, start brewing the day your grains arrive!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShort Delay:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIf you cannot brew immediately, store the unopened package in the refrigerator (4°C) for up to 24–48 hours to keep the live cultures dormant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Take a Break from Brewing ⏸️\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a pause from making daily kefir? You can put your grains into \"sleep mode\":\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShort Break (Up to 2 Weeks):\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePlace the grains in a clean glass jar, submerge them in 1 cup of fresh milk, seal tightly with a lid, and store in the fridge. The cold temperatures slow down fermentation. Change the milk every 7–10 days to keep them fed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eResuming:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eStrain out the cold milk (discard it), add fresh room-temperature milk, and resume fermenting at room temperature. \u003ci\u003eNote: The first batch after a break may take a little longer to wake up!\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowth Expectation: Milk Kefir vs. Water Kefir 📈\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSlow \u0026amp; Steady Growth 🌱:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePlease note that milk kefir grains grow at a much slower pace compared to water kefir grains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIt's Completely Normal:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWhile water kefir multiplies rapidly, milk kefir grains focus their energy on creating dense probiotic structures. Don't worry if your grains do not visibly double in size right away — as long as your milk is fermenting into kefir, your grains are healthy and thriving!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCultured Milk Kefir vs. Spoiled\/Rotten Milk ⚖️\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is common for beginners to wonder about the difference between healthy fermentation and bad milk:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndicator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Cultured Milk Kefir 🥛\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRotten \/ Spoiled Milk 🤢\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAroma\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh, tangy, yeast-like, slightly sour (similar to Greek yogurt)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePutrid, foul, sharp, bitter, or chemical smell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTexture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth, thick, creamy, with slight whey separation (clear liquid at bottom)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlimy, curded with dark mold, watery, or excessively clumpy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTaste\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefreshingly tart, effervescent, and sour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnpleasantly bitter, rank, or burning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e⚠️ Do Not Consume When:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVisible Mold:\u003c\/b\u003e You see colorful mold (pink, green, black, or blue fuzzy spots) growing on top of the kefir or grains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFoul Odor:\u003c\/b\u003e The mixture emits a harsh, rotting, or putrid odor rather than a pleasant sour\/tangy aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePink\/Red Discoloration:\u003c\/b\u003e The liquid or grains turn an unnatural pink, orange, or red color (a sign of harmful bacterial contamination).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIf any of these signs occur, discard the batch, sanitize your equipment thoroughly, and start fresh.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FOODCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8153441894493,"sku":"DAI-TIT","price":299.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/9163\/files\/MilkKefirGrains-1Teaspoon.jpg?v=1788415793","url":"https:\/\/www.foodcraft.hk\/products\/milk-kefir-grains-1-teaspoon","provider":"FoodCraft Online Store ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}