Tag: Stirring kefir

According to traditional methods from the Caucasus mountains, kefir was often agitated by hanging fermentation bags near doors so that passing people would shake them. While not strictly necessary in modern glass jars, stirring your kefir can significantly improve its texture and flavor profile.

Kefir grains were traditionally agitated, with early producers hanging goatskin bags in doorways where passersby would shake them. This historical practice raises the modern question: should you stir kefir before straining to achieve optimal results?