Tea Time

I am a tea drinker. This past weekend we had our first snow here in Pennsylvania and it was a wonderful feeling to be inside with one of my favorite Kusmi teas and watch through the windows, the sparkling snow pile up on the tree branches. The snowfall was the perfect backdrop to the day as we decorated the Christmas tree and listend to the holiday tunes.

My favorite Kusmi tea (so far) is a black tea called Prince Vladimir. Its sweeter, orangey citrus and vanilla flavors are balanced out by bergamot and other spices. One can really enjoy it without sugar, but a little pinch helps the flavors to flourish. This tea reminds me of Christmas and it is now a wintertime staple for my boyfriend and me.

We decided to try an additional one this holiday and we chose St. Petersburg, one of their Chinese black teas which holds citrus, red fruit and caramel flavors. Another winner! We have paired this with pecan sticky buns on weekend mornings and it is divine!

The Kusmi Tea company started in 1867 in St. Petersburg, Russia. As Kusmi has changed hands over 140 plus years, it has moved from London, Berlin, and its current home is in Paris. The tea can be a challenge to find and is a bit pricey, but in the end every sip is worth it. At times, I have been lucky enough to walk into Kitchen Kapers and buy it right off the shelf. I prefer the tea in loose leaf form (you get the most for your money this way too), but if you can only find it in tea bag form I still recommend you pick some up. Another thing, the loose leaf versions come in beautiful tins that you will want to keep. Other places you will find Kusmi Tea are Dean and Deluca and the US Kusmi Tea website. You can also follow Kusmi Tea on Facebook. Think about making Kusmi a part of your holidays or your own personal indulgence!