Harbin Kvass

Bread gives kvass its base flavor before yeast and lactic cultures develop the drink through fermentation. Harbin’s bakeries and local producers helped make kvass part of everyday food culture, where ingredients and methods from different traditions meet at the table.

Bottles of Qiulin kvass
Bottled Qiulin kvass, a contemporary product of Harbin’s fermented-drink tradition.

Harbin Kvass

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