Kefir in Your Coffee? A Surprising Twist to Your Morning Brew

By Nichole J. •  Updated: 08/21/25 •  2 min read
Kefir In Coffee

Can Kefir Spice Up Your Coffee Routine?

Your coffee routine probably needs a shake-up. It is either that or you just have a jar of kefir staring at you. You are a person who takes risks. We support this.

This recipe combines coffee and kefir. The result is a creamy, tangy drink. It is like a yogurt latte but with more personality.

What You Need

Ingredients

Equipment

How To Make Kefir Coffee

Step 1
Brew one cup of your preferred coffee. Use any method you like.

Step 2
Pour the kefir into your empty mug.

Step 3
Slowly pour the hot coffee into the mug with the kefir. Pour it in a steady stream. Stir the mixture while you pour. This step is important. It helps the kefir and coffee become friends instead of enemies.

Step 4
Taste your creation. Add a little honey or your chosen sweetener if you want. Enjoy your probiotic coffee.

Important Tips For Success

Do not pour kefir into extremely hot coffee. Very high heat can harm the good bacteria in kefir. Let your coffee cool for a minute or two first.

Always stir the drink continuously as you combine them. This action prevents the kefir from curdling. Curdling makes the texture look funny, but it is still safe to drink.

Common Questions

Will hot coffee kill kefir’s probiotics?
Extreme heat can reduce the probiotic benefits. Letting the coffee cool slightly helps protect the good bacteria.

What does kefir coffee taste like?
It tastes creamy and slightly tangy. It is not a normal latte. It is a latte that spent a year abroad and came back interesting.

Can I make iced kefir coffee?
Yes. This is a great way to use kefir. Brew your coffee and let it cool completely. Then mix it with cold kefir. Add ice. It is a perfect summer drink.

Conclusion

You can put kefir in coffee. It makes a healthy and tasty drink. This recipe is simple and fast. Try it for your next breakfast. Your gut might thank you. Your coffee routine definitely will.

Nichole J.

Food Lover, Coffee Addict, and Recipe Tinkerer. When I'm not testing recipes, I'm debating whether coffee counts as a meal (it does). I created cooksandcoffee.com and my goal is to help you cook better, faster and have some fun along the way

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