Beet kvass is a traditional European health tonic. This beverage is cleansing, detoxifying, and a wonderful digestive. Drink a small amount each day.

Ingredients:
3 medium or 2 large beets, peeled and coarsely chopped
¼ cup liquid whey
1 tablespoon salt
water

Directions:

  1. Place beets, whey, and salt in a 2-quart glass container. Add filtered water to fill the container. Stir well and cover securely. Keep at room temperature for 2 days before transferring to the refrigerator.
  2. When most of the liquid has been drunk, you may fill the container with filtered water and keep at room temperature for 2 days. The resulting brew will be less strong than the first. After the second brew, discard the beets and start again. You may, however, reserve some of the liquid and use this to inoculate instead of whey.

Makes 2 quarts