Get kefir grains
Please contact us if you know anyone willing to supply kefir starters, who we can add to the list below
Before the kefir grains are posted to you
Confirm that the kefir grains are live, and not a powder or dried product. Dried or powdered kefir does not contain live bacteria and yeasts, it is NOT real kefir and does NOT have the same health benefits.
Kefir grains should be posted in a plastic container or a sachet, and may take a few weeks to grow to a useful size.
USA
California, San Diego county. Pick up free, or mail only to San Diego county
Michael Vilkin supplies both milk kefir grains and kombucha starters. I partially dehydrate kefir grains and send a small amount of it mixed with dry milk in an ordinary envelope. Dry milk is needed to absorb any moisture coming out of kefir grains. I ask people to send me a self-addressed envelope WITHOUT a stamp, and one US dollar to cover postage and dry milk. Those who live in San Diego county, California, can pick up both kefir grains and kombucha starter for free. I do not send kombucha by mail, and I do not send anything to any other country, because it would require visiting a post office and standing in long lines. People can contact me by e-mail: vilkin at sbcglobal dot net
California, LA. Pick up only, free
Olga will give you a milk kefir starter for free, if you come and pick it up. Contact: lelichka86 at gmail dot com
Arizona, Tucson. Pick up only, free
Irina gives free live milk kefir grains, kombucha mushroom starters. Contact her at dollward at cox dot net
Mail or pick up from Rae Beck, near Boise, Idaho
I only mail starters within the USA via USPS Priority. Cost is to cover postage and packaging - $10 US. Yes, I allow locals to pick them up. Rae Beck, near Boise, Idaho, USA. contact by mail at sweetevilwoman at yahoo dot com
Arizona, Peoria. Pick up and post
Cesily supplies starters and instructions. $25 cash or Paypal. Posting costs extra. Contact: holdingcandy at yahoo dot com
Brentwood, Nashville, Tennessee. Pick up only
Shawn Dady supplies starters to folks in my area who can come pick them up. I charge $10 for each starter and I include very thorough instructions with that. I live in the US, in Brentwood, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville. I do not send these via post. I can be contacted at: shawndady at me dot com
Phoenix, Arizona
Jessica Daniels 602 748 9165 will ship anywhere in USA
Sherman Oaks, California
Free for pickup, priority mail to U.S. for $10 via PayPal. Live milk kefir grains. Included with the grains are instructions
on their use and care. Email marylmarx at gmail dot com
Mary Marx
Australia
Perth, Coolbellup - Pick-up only
Viharo can supply milk kefir starters for free, only to people who come and pick them up. Sorry, no sending by post
Phone 08-9331 2607 or email: viharo at iinet dot net dot au
Eudlo, Sunshine Coast. Mail or pick up
Rika Tsuchida supplies water kefir only (not milk kefir) starters for free at Eudlo on the Sunshine Coast. Express mail costs $8-10. Pick up can be organised if you email me at biyamaru at gmail dot com
Portland, NSW. Mail or pick up
Maryanne at Natural Abundance Health, 17 Wolgan Street Portland. Will post a single sachet of milk kefir Australia-wide for $4 (includes instructions & postage). Email maryanne at naturalabundancehealth dot com
Australia-wide, only by post
Brisbane. Pickup and post
Marian Thompson sells milk kefir and kombucha starters for $10 to pick up. I charge extra for mailing in plastic containers, using overnight mail. Email mazthompson at hotmail dot com, phone 07 3789134 or 0408567012
Brisbane, Wavell Heights. Pickup and post
Helena Hill sells milk kefir grains for $15. To post them in an Express Post bag costs an additional $10. Email helenahill at live dot com dot au, or phone 0436 061 079
Adelaide, Paralowie
Robert Kong will send milk kefir starters Australia-wide for $10 Express Post. email: ryk5108 at gmail dot com
Adelaide, Pick up only, Waymouth St in the city
Free milk kefir grains. Phone Mark Hobba on 0408 820 210 to arrange pick up in the city during business hours on Mondays/Wednesdays/Thursdays.
Victoria (NE), Oxley. Pickup and post to Australia only
Free milk kefir grains grown on our raw goat milk. Send me a self-addressed stamped small post pack, email for my address. I can provide support and instruction. My poultry love the kefir grains too. Elizabeth. Email erbehrendt at bigpond dot com dot au
Victoria, Melbourne. Free, Pickup only
I give milk kefir grains away for free, but if you would like to make a contribution just bring me a bottle/can of milk so that I can start making extra to share with others. Email me at nguyentronhoc at yahoo dot com
Victoria, Melbourne, Bacchus Marsh. Post Australia-wide and pick up
Only water kefir (fed on organic rapadura), NOT milk kefir.
Penny charges $10 if you come and pick it up from Bacchus Marsh (BYO Jar). If you want it posted within Australia is costs an additional $5. She supplies two tablespoons of kefir grains in a zip lock bag in a bubble wrap aust post package. Email zachariah99 at hotmail dot com
Tasmania, Rocky Cape. Australia-wide by Express Post
Michael Buky and Patricia Soper. You can pick up milk kefir grains for $15 or I can send them to you by Express mail in a tough plastic container with instructions for $25. Email bukysoper at hotmail dot com
Australia-wide by post
Shalene McKay. I have Fresh Milk Kefir Grains available for $10 for a tablespoon. My grains are fed pasteurised goat's milk and are very healthy and grow quickly. I post within in Australia for an extra $1.50. Grains are shipped with a small quantity of milk and double-bagged in ziplock bags, bubble wrap and alfoil and include instructions and tips and a cloth to cover your fermenting jar. Email shajmc36 at hotmail dot com
New Zealand
Helensville, pick up only
Dave Woodward. Milk kefir grains free, must be picked up. Email me to check availability at any time. Email kefir at wudhi dot com
Wellington, pick up only
Sandra Doherty. Water kefir grains free, must be picked up. Email me: dohertysd at gmail dot com
Auckland, posted in NZ only, no pick ups
Milk kefir grains $25, water kefir $15. $3 postage. Instructions emailed as a pdf file. Contact Elena at lenartnz at gmail dot com
Canada
Quebec, pick up only, from Laval or Montreal
Lucia D'Alete. Contact by telephone: 450-666-2431 or email: luciadal at look dot ca
Canada only, by post
The grains are dehydrated which I believe to be the safest and the best method. (*** I disagree - see my note at the top of this page - David Niven Miller ***) The necessary information is also included to help you with the reactivation of the grains. The process is simple and quick. Along with the grains, a short list of do's and don'ts is included in order to guide you through your first fermentation. Payment: $8 using Paypal. Email blueyedsister at yahoo dot ca
Nelson, BC. Pick up
Lorraine Carlstrom. I supply Kombucha scobies and Kefir starter and grains (water and dairy). People can pick them up from me for free. I can ship but it's not the best. The shipping charges in Canada are around $15.00 to $20.00. Email lorrainer61 at gmail dot com
Ottawa. Pick up
Snezana Jaksic will share milk kefir grains for free. Contact sjaksic at yahoo dot com
Ontario, Hamilton
Tony Hendry sells water kefir - $25, milk kefir - $35, kombucha - $25. Email Luvsmog at gmail dot com