What is water kefir supposed to taste like?

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I recently got water kefir crystals and I am now on my 4th batch and I don't

think the grains are working. I am doing 3 cups water to 1/3 cup of sugar and

putting on the lid tight. I put it away for 2 days and it tastes like sweet kid

of like coconut water with sugar added.

I know I can add lemon and figs but shouldn't it work with just water and sugar?

My crystals are so tiny that some of them are hard to see when I strain and I

use a plastic type mesh strainer.

I could really use some help, it taste nice if that is what it is supposed to be

like but I am not sure. My milk kefir does not taste like milk so I guess I

expect a difference wiht the water one.

Thank you,

Tricia