Milk Kefir Grains

Raw Milk Kefir Grains (culture for making kefir)
Our kefir culture grains are raised on 100% unpasteurized (raw), organic milk. Our milk is purchased straight from the source. A small farm across the pasture from our homestead. We can literally watch these cows graze on a healthy diet of pasture grass.
This strain of kefir grains has been in my possession for 14 years but they are the result of untold years lineage.
We ship on Monday to avoid postal delays.
You will receive instructions prior to shipping so that you will be prepared.
Please see my kefir education pages to learn all you'll need to know to make great kefir at home.
Kefir has been long appreciated for good gut health. You’ll save plastic making it at home. You’re supporting small business. Your increasing your self sufficiency. All good stuff!
Why raw milk? The process of pasteurization is not selective. It kills all the “good stuff”.
Is it safe to use? As we are not selling the “grains” for consumption but rather just to culture your chosen milk, these are safe to use. You will remove the grains from your completed kefir and set them aside to make another batch.
Is kefir lactose free? Kefir is a very low lactose product. The grains feed on the lactose while your kefir is being made resulting in a low lactose kefir.
Can I use goats milk? Yes!! While I am not an expert in in goats milk, you can culture goats milk with these grains. It is recommended that you occasionally feed them cows milk as they feed on the lactose in cows milk.
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Returns
Returns must be postmarked within 30 days of your purchase date. Customers are responsible for all return shipping costs.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be:
Unused and in the same condition that you received it
In the original packaging with all tags
Free from foreign smells (ie: tobacco, pet, perfumes)
Free from pet hair/dander, etc
Apparel: Folded nicely (not rolled or crumpled)
Breakable items must be packed and shipped back to us properly. We cannot accept returns that break during transit.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned.
Non-returnable items include:
Gift cards
Downloadable software products
Some health and personal care items
Personalized merchandise
Intimates such as undergarments or bathing suits
Please contact our customer service for return instructions at madeinhabersham@gmail.com
To complete your return, we must be able to verify the purchase was made by you.
Refunds
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If the refund is approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within 7 days. It may take some additional time for your bank/credit card company to process your refund and credit your account.
Exchanges
We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at madeinhaabersham@gmail.com
Shipping
To return your product, you should email us at madeinhabersham@gmail.com.
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If a refund is approved, the original shipping cost will be deducted from your refund.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don't guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
Special Circumstances
Order Not Received
If your order status shows "Delivered" and you did not receive the item, please do not attempt to make a return or exchange. Instead, you may follow up with the carrier listed on your order status page. Made in Habersham and Darn Cute Products are not responsible for lost or stolen packages.
Undeliverable / Refused Packages
Packages that are 'Refused' or 'Returned to Sender' will be processed as a return and we will not attempt to re-ship. These include orders that could not be delivered due to incorrect address information entered during the ordering process.
These types of returned orders are eligible for a refund for the cost of goods. Shipping costs (if applicable) will not be refunded.
Defective Items Received
If you feel the product you received is defective, please submit an email, within 7 days of delivery date, to customer support at madeinhabersham@gmail.com with subject “Item was received defective”. Please attach photos in your email showing the defective area of your product along with a brief description of the defect. Our customer support team will reach back out to you within the next business day of your email with follow up instructions to be determined on a case by case basis.
In order to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, please DO NOT attempt to send defective items back as a return.
Order Discrepancy
If you feel the product delivered is not the product you ordered, please submit an email, within 7 days of delivery date, to customer support at madeinhabersham@gmail.com, with the subject line “Order Discrepancy”. Please attach photo(s) of the item(s) you received. Our team will be sure to review your order and send instructions on how to proceed once we receive the photos. If it was an error on our part, we will be sure to send you the corrected items.
Order Cancelations & Edits
Order Cancelation
Please be aware that if the warehouse has started processing an order for shipping, it cannot be canceled. For certain select items, orders cannot be canceled once they have been submitted due to quick order processing time.
In order to attempt an order cancelation before processing, you must send an email immediately after placing your order to customer support at madeinhabersham@gmail.com, with the subject line “Cancel Order”.
We are only able to process requests for cancellation during office hours Monday-Friday
Shipping & Delivery
• How long will it take for my order to arrive?
Orders shipped within the USA will typically arrive within 8-15 business days.
During peak holiday seasons, pandemics, or severe inclement weather, delivery within the USA should be expected within 30 business days (note that ‘business days’ excludes weekends and holidays). We’ll provide a link in your confirmation email so you can easily check the status of your order at any time.
International orders (outside of the USA) may take up to 4-6 weeks to arrive. During peak holiday times, pandemics or when there is severe inclement weather, items may take up to 10 weeks to arrive.
•How long will it take for my order to ship?
Orders will typically ship within 3 to 7 business days, however during peak holiday seasons, pandemics or with severe inclement weather, it may take currently up to 20 days.
• Why haven't I received my package?
Please check the tracking on your package.
If your order status shows "Delivered" and you did not receive the item, please follow up with the carrier listed on your order status page. Made in Habersham and Darn Cute Products is not responsible for lost or stolen packages.
Please also note that order tracking information may not be up-to-date on orders outside of the USA. According to FedEx, "FedEx International Mail Service provides an additional level of visibility to your economical international shipping, however, this is not a tracking process. As FedEx hands your package off to a local postal authority, there can be a lag time of 2—5 days where your package is not visible. Not every country scans their packages or performs a full set of scans. FedEx is not responsible for packages once they have been handed off to the local postal authority."
• What happens if my order is 'refused' or 'returned to sender'?
Orders that are 'Refused' or 'Returned to Sender' will be processed as a return and are not re-shipped. These include orders that could not be delivered due to incorrect address information entered during the ordering process. These types of returned orders are eligible for a refund for cost of goods (shipping is not refundable) ."
You'll receive a one time email when this product arrives in stock. We will not share your address with anybody else.