Happy Gut is a water kefir company that teaches people how to improve their gut health. happygutpro.com/ .
A Home Brewing Supply Company providing the finest organic supplies to handcraft probiotic rich Water Kefir.
04/02/2026
The #1 question we get asked is “are my grains dead?”
As long as you can still visibly see your water kefir grains they are alive! Water kefir grains are a living culture that have been around for centuries. They’re resilient, but they do have their preferences.
New grains need two or three batches to fully acclimatize to their new environment. Little action at first is completely normal. Keep everything consistent (same water, same sugar, proper temperature).
Remember: fizz only builds in the second ferment with added sugar, so a flat first ferment is expected🫧
Head to our website for more tips or send us an email to hello@happygutpro.com and we’ll help you trouble shoot! 📧
03/31/2026
What could be better than waking up to a fresh strawberry smoothie? 🍓
Save this recipe for a simple, probiotic breakfast that will keep you feeling good all day!
03/30/2026
Wow, what a great weekend 🧀🤩🍷🍫
This event did not disappoint, there were so many great local vendors, people were happy, AND we sold out in 3 hours!
THANK YOU Armstrong, we’ll be back😊
03/25/2026
We’re so excited to be a vendor at this weekend! 🧀
🗓️ Saturday, March 28th from 9:00am-3:00pm
📍Hassen Arena, Armstrong
We’ll be there with our water kefir brewing kits and canned drinks. Come see us and other great vendors, admission is $5!
03/23/2026
Copycat 7UP water kefir recipe 🍋🍋🟩
Do you love pop but don’t love all the added sugar? This copycat 7UP filled with probiotics is about to become your new favourite recipe!
INGREDIENTS:
🍋4 cups of first ferment
🍋1 tsp of a mixed lemon and lime zest.
🍋1 tbsp lemon juice
🍋🟩1 tbsp lime juice
🍋🟩5 pieces candied ginger
INSTRUCTIONS:
1️⃣ Make the first ferment and leave the jar in a warm place for 24-48 hours.
2️⃣ Zest the lemon and lime to make up about 1 tsp of mixed zests.
3️⃣ Add zests, candied ginger and juices into a clean and sanitized swivel top bottle.
4️⃣ Strain the grains, and pour the first ferment into the swivel top bottle.
5️⃣ Seal the bottle, and gently tip upside down 2 or 3 times to ensure ingredients are well mixed.
6️⃣ Leave the bottle in a warm place for 24 hours for the second ferment.
7️⃣ Once desired carbonation is reached, refrigerate until well chilled.
*Since lemons and limes have such low sugar content, it may take longer to get fizz in the second ferment*
Save this recipe for your next water kefir brew.
03/21/2026
We get a lot of questions about our water kefir kit and if it’s necessary to buy 🤔
The answer is no, you don’t need it! You could buy the water kefir grains and source all the equipment but the kit definitely makes it easier!
Our founder, Leeza, designed this kit after struggling to find the proper equipment for brewing. Everything in this kit is intentional, from the nylon strainer to the proper sized jar and bottle.
Ready to start brewing? Shop our water kefir kit on our website 🫧
03/18/2026
Meet Afterglow Flavouring Infusion✨
A blend of peppermint, lemongrass, dried apple, nettle, and dandelion root. This detox infusion was designed to nourish and support your body.
Add it to your water kefir or kombucha to bring in the benefits of some of nature’s most trusted cleansing herbs.
One packet = 4 litres of flavoured water kefir or kombucha. No shopping for the best individual ingredients, no measuring. We did that part for you 😉
03/16/2026
Our warehouse cooler is fully stocked… so we decided it’s the perfect time for a sale 🥳
Right now, all cases of our water kefir drinks are $5 off.
While the temperatures are still cool, we’re shipping all across Canada and orders over $80 ship for FREE 📦
If you’ve been thinking about stocking up, this is your sign!
03/10/2026
Do you struggle with acne? This Lemon Strawberry Mint combination is a refreshing way to support your gut while helping ease inflammation 🍓🍋
At Happy Gut, we love recipes that are simple and delicious.
Lemon Strawberry Mint Water Kefir Recipe
Makes about 4 cups
🍓4 cups first ferment
🍋1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (or 2 drops food grade essential oil)
🍓1/4 cup chopped strawberries (fresh or frozen)
🍋5 sprigs fresh mint leaves
Add everything to a swivel top bottle with your first ferment water kefir. Seal the bottle and leave it somewhere warm for about 24 hours for the second ferment.
Strain, chill, and enjoy a refreshing probiotic!
03/03/2026
Prep this Berry Coconut Cream Overnight Oats tonight, and wake up to a creamy, fruity breakfast 🌞
Packed with:
🥣 Oats & chia for fiber
🥥 Coconut cream yogurt for probiotics
🍓 Antioxidant-rich berries
🌱 H**p & maca/cacao for a plant-powered boost
Find the recipe through the link in our bio, it really is perfect for those busy mornings⏰
02/24/2026
Hydration, but make it fermented 🥥🍉🥒
Our Coconut Water Kefir Re-Hydration Soda is light, fizzy, and packed with electrolytes. It’s perfect for warm days, workouts, or anytime you need a refresh.
You’ll need:
➡️ 4 cups first ferment coconut water
➡️ 1/4 cup diced cucumber cubes
➡️ 1/2 cup watermelon
➡️ 2 tbsp lime juice
➡️ Pinch fine grain pink Himalayan salts
Optional: 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup, or a sprig of mint
How it’s made:
- Make the first ferment coconut water and leave the jar in a warm place for 24-48 hours.
- Add all the ingredients to a clean and sanitized swivel top bottle.
- Strain the grains, and add the first ferment to the bottle. Seal the lid, and gently shake upside down to ensure all the ingredients are well mixed.
- Seal up the green swivel top bottle and leave it in a warm place for 24 hours for the second ferment.
Open slowly, strain and enjoy! 🫧
02/21/2026
Are you a health professional heading to CHFA this weekend? 👋
Come say hi to Happy Gut in the Buy BC section, we’d love to introduce you to all things water kefir.
We’re here today and tomorrow, and can’t wait to connect with you! 🥂
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Water kefir has the potential to help anyone with gut problems caused by imbalance and the stresses of modern life. I believe it should be available and accessible to everyone. At Happy Gut, we are on a mission to make this happen.
Several years ago, my sister-in-law Ursula shared some water kefir grains with me. I was intrigued that she and her medical co-workers were making and drinking water kefir to boost their immunity. As a teacher, I thought that if this could work amongst hospital staff, it could also work in schools. With great enthusiasm I decided I needed to brew this for myself, my family and friends.
But, it just wasn’t that easy. I struggled to find all the right water kefir brewing supplies in my local region then started my first batch, but I had no idea what I was doing and I was overwhelmed. I didn’t want to be fermenting something harmful, so I did some research and found a lot of mixed information.
Through trial and error, I got better at making water kefir. My kefir grains multiplied profusely—it seemed I had struck the perfect combination of fresh, mineral rich water and mixed organic sugars to achieve an explosion of beautiful, plump, water kefir grains. I believed there were other people like me who wanted to make water kefir and would appreciate a simpler way to start.
At the same time, people started telling me that I was looking great and I didn’t get sick at all that year, yet the only thing that I had changed in my life was drinking water kefir on a daily basis. There had to be something about this drink that was boosting my immunity and improving the health of my gut.
Since those first days, I’ve learned a lot about water kefir and its benefits and know that this drink has changed my life and it has the potential to change yours, too. A Home Brewing Supply Company providing the finest supplies to handcraft probiotic rich Water Kefir.
