Kefir, aka Kefyr, Tibetan Milk Mushroom or Bulgaros, is similar to yogurt, but much better in providing probiotics (far more beneficial bacteria). It significantly reduces lactose and it makes your tummy happy! It is very popular and you can find numerous videos such as explaining how to go about making it. Some studies show that kefir alone (yogurt, though similar, is much weaker) can provide sufficient probiotics to fortify the immune system and even improve mood and metabolism. (I am not providing the drink but rather what you add to milk or water to make it.) These grains may be converted to water grains (for Kombucha) but the reverse is not true. I provide them with organic cow milk in a Ziploc bag, styrofoam cup with a lid or equivalent, depending on quantity desired and delivery method. To have the grains mailed to you entirely free of charge please visit the page at the link below. You will have to have made a donation to a worthy cause or follow me on social media, then order through my contact form. Alternatively, you can pick them up in person for $5 with munication, $10 otherwise. Please note that replies to messages on this platform may be delayed, but orders through the contact form are fulfilled within 24 hrs, unless Thu-Sat due to no mail pickup in the weekend.

The quantity is typically a minimum of 1 tsp, plus sufficient milk to keep the grains alive if there are shipping delays. I have always added significantly more than 1 teaspoon so the quantity is typically at least 2 tbs Find my draft guide at (where you can also peruse additional feedback from buyers) RECOMMENDED USE Add milk 10 to 1 by volume and keep at room temperature, in a covered (but not fully closed) container for 24 hours, then filter out the grains and repeat. You may then add some fruit for flavoring in a second fermentation of a few hours and control the fizz by how tightly you close the container. The Russian method involves inoculating the kefir from the first fermentation with milk at 1-3% ratio for 18h or so; it allows scaling up results with few grains when starting and also increases ethanol (alcohol) content up to 1-2%. PICKUP I can meet you in the SE corner of King St W and University Ave (145 King St W, ground level, outdoor if nice weather, inside Concourse Entrance with face mask if bad weather). Unless otherwise noted, I will wear a specific mask for easy recognition. Please see the linked page below for photos and more details on the meeting place (also the last photo in the ad). I prefer to meet at 9-9:30am, 3-4pm or 8-9pm and can wait a maximum of 15 minutes. For munication, please reply directly with the quantity and time you would like to meet. I find it best to set the time 1 day in advance and reconfirm a few hours prior to the meeting. The cost for in-person pick-up is $5 if you contact me directly with the time you want to pick up (for the next day), reconfirm about 1h in advance by text to 315-7ANDREI or 3157263734, are punctual, do not need additional directions and have the exact amount in cash or $10 otherwise. SHIPPING I could ship an envelope of the Ziploc bag with a minimum of 1tsp of grains and fresh milk packaged in some protective cardboard (see the last two photos) free of charge as explained below. That would cover an envelope with regular postage. I will provide photos and/or a video clip of the depositing the envelope. If you prefer expedited or tracked mail, or if you want guaranteed larger quantities, I can invoice you for the extra cost and ship on receiving payment - it starts at around $19 for Xpresspost in Canada; I accept CDN$ via _email money transfer_ and US$ via PayPal as donation (since it would not fully cover everything, just the extra for tracking and insurance). An envelope (3-4tsp) sent by regular mail to Chatham, Ontario took 4 days to arrive. DELIVERY I prefer pickup but if you are in Ward 10 (Spadina-Fort York), I can also do contactless delivery. Let me know your address through my contact form with a detailed description of any quirks and any block of time when you cannot receive mail (other than at night, if applicable). REORDER You can reorder for free, within reason, as long as I continue to provide this service. The reorder option may be discontinued at any time and it has no cash value. SUMMARY (TLDR) a) for the freebie, see b) if you want to pay $5 you e an pick up in person with munication, $10 otherwise; the meeting place (for pickup) is further described at I give away and mail for free kefir grains to those who follow me on social media or make a donation to a worthy cause, as described in detail at - please contact me through the methods in the linked page if interested as it might take me a while to notice messages on this service.