Guest guest Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Patty, Have you tried different things to flavor the kombucha so that you and your children might like it? I've had so many different kinds of kombucha and they're all so unique in flavoring. As for the kefir - water and milk are completely different. I would have to say that in my experience, if you don't enjoy kombucha you'll probably not enjoy water or milk kefir either as it has that slightly yeasty fermented flavor as well. On Jan 5, 2012, at 9:33 AM, Patty wrote: > Hi! > I'm new to kefir and wondering if anyone around Central Arkansas has extra grains? I'd like to start with using raw cow milk. Is it ok to switch from goat to cow? > We used to get raw goat milk from an Older lady outside of Conway, but she doesnt have it anymore. That was all my last baby could tolerate. > I have a large family and can't afford to keep buying it at Kroger for all of us! Plus I'd rather use raw milk. > > I'm familiar with making kombucha, but HATE the taste and can't force my kids to drink it! I am about to have an extra scoby if someone in the area needs one.. I'd be more than happy to share! > > Also would love advice on getting started. And, what's the difference with mk and water kefir? > > Thanks! > Patty > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 My kombucha tastes like drinking straight vinegar. I've seasoned with ginger, but still....I don't taste a yeasty taste. I've bought it bottled also, at health food stores and same thing as home made. Is there some way it doesn't burn so badly?? My whole body shivers when I drink it! The kefir I've had was from Life Way. Store bought... and I like it a lot-similar to yogurt, but more yeasty tasting. I realize homemade would be different. Yes, I do like the results I get from Kombucha, but if I can get similar results from Kefir, I'm all for it! Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Have you tried adding juice to your kombucha for a second ferment? Also, if it tastes like strong vinegar sounds like you're letting it ferment quite long. Store bought kefir tastes absolutely NOTHING like homemade kefir. It also doesn't have anywhere near the amount of probiotics either. Good Luck! On Jan 5, 2012, at 4:20 PM, Patty wrote: > My kombucha tastes like drinking straight vinegar. I've seasoned with ginger, but still....I don't taste a yeasty taste. I've bought it bottled also, at health food stores and same thing as home made. Is there some way it doesn't burn so badly?? My whole body shivers when I drink it! > > The kefir I've had was from Life Way. Store bought... and I like it a lot-similar to yogurt, but more yeasty tasting. I realize homemade would be different. > > Yes, I do like the results I get from Kombucha, but if I can get similar results from Kefir, I'm all for it! > Patty > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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