Since 2012, Yogi Nectar has been producing handcrafted water-based kefir in Mullumbimby, bringing an ancient Tibetan health tradition to the Northern Rivers community. For founder Edna, the journey is deeply personal – inspired by the remarkable recovery of her young daughter from a serious fungal infection, thanks to the healing power of kefir.
‘Kefir is a living probiotic, rich in beneficial bacteria that support gut health and the immune system,’ Edna explains. ‘It’s the only probiotic that can survive the journey through the digestive tract, delivering its benefits directly to the gut.’
Yogi Nectar’s water kefir is made from live kefir crystals, not dried cultures, and nurtured from original grains for over a decade. Their hero product is a kefir gel concentrate – a ‘golden elixir’ that can be taken straight from the spoon, mixed into smoothies, or blended with sparkling water for a refreshing probiotic drink. The gel can also be applied topically to calm skin irritations such as bites, rashes, or inflammation. Edna recommends a teaspoon daily (about 5g) for maintenance, with higher amounts for targeted health support.
Daily consumption, even just half a glass of kefir drink, helps restore gut balance — vital support for those experiencing today’s modern lifestyle where stress, poor diet, and environmental factors can deplete good bacteria. ‘The more good bacteria you bring into your body, the stronger your immunity, digestion, and overall wellness,’ Edna says.
For Edna, Yogi Nectar is about more than just nutrition – it’s a mission to bring ancient remedies into modern life. ‘I’ve seen the magic of kefir with my own eyes,’ she says. ‘It’s food as medicine – something our ancestors understood thousands of years ago.’
Find Yogi Nectar every Friday at Mullum Farmers Market from 7am to 11am.
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