This deep ruby-red tonic drink from Eastern European tradition is one of the most powerful liver cleansers and blood builders I know. Just beets, salt, and water — but the magic that happens in that jar is extraordinary.
What You’ll Need
Ingredients
- 3 medium beets, peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- Filtered water to fill the jar
- 1 quart mason jar
Instructions
- Peel and chop beets into 1-inch cubes — do not grate or juice them.
- Place beet chunks in a clean quart mason jar.
- Dissolve salt in 2 cups of filtered water to make your brine.
- Pour brine over beets, then add more water to fill the jar, leaving 1 inch of headspace.
- Cover with a cloth and leave at room temperature for 2-5 days.
- Strain and refrigerate. Drink 4 oz in the morning on an empty stomach.
Grandma’s Tip
Never grate the beets — big chunks are the old-fashioned way, and the old ways are best! Grating makes the kvass too sugary and prone to alcohol fermentation.
Gut Health Benefits
Beet kvass supports liver detoxification, aids digestion, builds healthy blood, and provides naturally occurring probiotics. The betalains in beets are powerful anti-inflammatory compounds.