Guys, our coconut water kefir is FINALLY here! Over the past few years, my husband and I have been working to bring our favorite beverage to market: kefir. If you’re not familiar with kefir, it’s a fermented beverage that contains naturally occurring probiotics. It’s a similar process to kombucha but I find kefir to be a lot less harsh.
When I first started drinking kefir, it was for the health benefits. I didn’t have a grand plan of making this into a business. It was purely for health purposes.
Shortly after I started making home brews, my husband tried it out. Keep in mind, my husband is a meat and potatoes kinda guy so I was shocked when was interested in trying kefir. Not only did he try it, but he liked it.
After years of consuming, and benefiting from this delicious drink, we wanted to share it with the world. We are officially introducing, Cabana Cultures, our family’s line of coconut water kefirs.
What is water kefir?
Kefir is a probiotic-enhanced beverage that is made by combining sugar with kefir grains. There are two different types of kefir: milk kefir and water kefir. They each require a “kefir grain” also known as the “culture” to ferment the beverage.
The water kefir grains look like tiny crystals. The milk kefir grains look more like cottage cheese. Both follow the same process. After fermentation for 24-48 hours, you are left with a tangy beverage filled with good bacteria and yeasts.
Our Health Journey
My kefir journey started with a desire to improve my gut health. Over a decade ago, I had Lyme disease and took years of antibiotics which left my gut in shambles. At one point, my digestion was so bad that I had trouble digesting food of any kind including smoothies. I have since come along way in my healing but my gut was never the same.
I began researching more natural ways to increase gut diversity. That’s when I stumbled across, kefir. There were limited plant-based options on the market so I ordered grains to make my own. This was the start of my love affair with kefir.
I felt good when I drank it so I continued to incorporate it into my everyday life. This included drinking it raw, blending it into smoothies, and even eating the grains I used to make coconut milk kefir. It has become part of my daily wellness routine.
Fast forward a few years, and my husband, Ben decided to go on a health journey to drop a few pounds and lower his blood pressure. Kefir became part of his daily routine along with other lifestyle changes. Shortly after drinking, he started experiencing the benefits as well.
He noticed that drinking kefir correlated with losing weight faster. Since then he hasn’t looked back.
About Cabana Cultures Coconut Water Kefir
We wanted to create a beverage we could feel good about drinking every day. That meant not adding any artificial flavors or preservatives. Our kefirs are flavored using juices and botanicals. They are also vegan, and packed with probiotics and electrolytes. Lastly, we don’t add any carbonation so you can expect a smooth, refreshing beverage.
Probiotic Power
Our beverages have 10 billion CFUs per bottle! Probiotics can help to support a healthy gut and immune system. This is a tasty, and functional way to support your gut diversity. I don’t know about you, but I much rather enjoy my supplements in drink form than have to take a pill.
Natural Electrolytes
We use coconut water as the base for all of our flavors. Coconut water is naturally loaded with electrolytes to refuel your body. It makes for a great post-workout recovery drink or Gatorade replacement.
Vegan
Most kefirs on the market are dairy-based. Our products are vegan and dairy-free making them a great alternative for anyone avoiding animal products for ethical reasons or food sensitivities.
Clean Ingredients
When creating Cabana Cultures, it was important to me that we only use clean ingredients. I wanted to keep our most sensitive customer in mind. Our plant-based coconut water kefirs are flavored using juice extracts and botanicals. They are also 99% fermented coconut water.
Shop Coconut Water Kefir
We have three flavors: hibiscus, coco-lime, and lemon ginger. I honestly love them all but find myself reaching for the hibiscus and lemon ginger the most. Ben’s favorite is coco-lime.
Our products are currently available online nationwide. You can purchase through our website: cabanacultures.com.
We are also conveniently available on Amazon.
Cabana Cultures Discount code: 15% Off
Use discount code: “SHETAKESFIVE” for 15% off when you purchase on cabanacultures.com.
Of course, if you do try them, I’d love to hear what you think!
