Kvass facts for kids
A mug of kvass
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| Place of origin | Kievan Rus |
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| Region or state | Central and Eastern Europe, Baltic states, North Caucasus, Post-Soviet states, Xinjiang, Heilongjiang |
| Created by | East Slavs |
Kvass is a traditional fermented drink. It comes from Slavic countries and is usually made from rye bread. This bread is often called "black bread" in many parts of Central and Eastern Europe and Asia. The color of the bread used helps decide the color of the drink.
Even though Kvass is fermented, it's usually seen as a "non-alcoholic" drink in places like Ukraine, Russia, and Lithuania. This is because the amount of alcohol from the fermentation process is very low, typically less than 1%.
Sometimes, people add different flavors to Kvass. These can include fruits like strawberries or raisins. You might also find it flavored with herbs such as mint.
Where is Kvass Popular?
Kvass is very popular in countries that were once part of the Old Rus. These include modern-day Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine. In Russia, Kvass is even more popular than Coca-Cola.
You can also find Kvass in Poland and the Baltic countries like Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. It's known in Mongolia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Armenia.
Kvass is also enjoyed in parts of China, especially in Harbin and Xinjiang. This is because Russian culture has had an influence in these areas.
Images for kids
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Home fermentation of kvass in glass jars
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A kvass vendor (kvasnik) in Russian Empire in the 18th century
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A kvass street vendor in Belgorod, Russia, 2013
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Kvass trailer in Grodno (2019)
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Varieties of natural kwas chlebowy
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Kvass tap at a festival in Poznań
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A 19th century engraving by Dessin de d'Henriet depicting kvass vendors in Livonia
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A kvass street vendor in Rīga (1977)
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A street kvass barrel used during the Estonian SSR
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Kavas served in a restaurant in Ürümqi, Xinjiang.
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See also
In Spanish: Kvas para niños
