Kvass is rightfully considered a primordially Russian type of drink, however, it was also known in eastern countries long before the formation of Russia. Kvass drinks, created on the basis of fermentation of bread material, wort and malt, are popular all over the world, and therefore are extremely diverse.
Kvass is a popular drink in Russia. Both adults and children drink it. It is prepared by fermentation. For this, yeast, malt or rye bread are used. This drink is even taken as a base in cold stews.
Kvass is probably the best drink on a hot summer day. It quenches thirst well because it contains acetic and lactic acids. Also, thanks to the use of this healthy drink, the body is saturated with the necessary nutrients. Among other things, kvass invigorates well, relieves fatigue. But you have to be careful, it contains alcohol. Due to this property, the drink in Russia for a long time was the main intoxicating treat at all holidays, including weddings.
Variety of kvass
This type of drink has existed for quite a long time, the first mentions of it date back to the sixth century BC. Love for kvass has not disappeared today. There are a wide variety of types of kvass. Such as bread, fruit, berry, milk, honey.
Kvass from irgi, dogwood, medlar is considered traditional for Uzbekistan, from plums, prunes - for Belarus and Ukraine, a drink from volunteers, cherry plum and hawthorn, viburnum, juniper fruits is made by northern peoples, including the Finns.
For example, fruit and berry types of kvass can be made from:
- apples or pears, - lemons, - quince and apricot, - oranges or grapefruit, tangerines, - barberry.
They use bird cherry, crowberry, blueberry, honeysuckle, strawberry, strawberry, stoneberry, gooseberry, red currant, cloudberry, cherry, cranberry, black currant, raspberry, blackberry, lingonberry, blueberry, mountain ash for a drink.
For vegetable kvass, beets and carrots are used. What is it not made of! And from vegetables, and from fruits, and from bread.
Bread kvass - traditional, apple - festive
Bread kvass is, of course, the most popular. For its preparation, rye bread, sugar, yeast are used. Some people use different additives, such as raisins, to give this drink different interesting flavors. Bread kvass not only quenches thirst well, but also gives at least a short-term, but a feeling of satiety, as well as a burst of strength and vivacity.
But the ancestors held in high esteem apple kvass. They cut the apples into slices and set them to boil; sugar was added to the boiling water. When the infusion cooled down, they put yeast in it and left it to ferment. It turned out to be a delicious, rich drink.
Kvass is also made from beets. This drink is very useful for digestion. For its preparation, beets, rye bread, sugar and salt are used for taste. Lemon kvass is unusual, it is quite healthy, and the taste is tart with a bitter sourness.
