Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports: Kusmi Tea Review and Giveaway (Food Fest Prize # 4)

Sep 10, 2009

Kusmi Tea Review and Giveaway (Food Fest Prize # 4)

Remember the Food fest giveaways will be held not just at my blog but also at other participating blogs:

You will gain an additional entry if you enter a 'FOOD FEST' giveaway on any of the other participating blogs. (For this you will need to confirm the blog's name and the giveaway you entered.)

Are you all set to win some great food and food related goodies?... Then lets get going!!

FOOD FEST GIVEAWAY # 4

I'm biased. Ask me where the best tea comes from and I'll say India or even Ceylon. There's nothing more refreshing than having a hot cup of 'chai' (tea) brewed with cardamom pods....mmmmm.
I'm not too crazy about iced tea but give me a hot cup anytime of the day and I'll gladly sip it all up!

When I was asked to review Kusmi Tea, I jumped at the opportunity. Tea anything...send it along! Later while reading through the history I realized I would be sampling not just any old tea but tea made from tea leaves straight out of India, Ceylon and China. My first thought was these guys know what they're doing...putting the creme de la creme of tea leaves in one cuppa.....kudos!

One sip later my assumption was confirmed....this isn't just any tea but a blend of unique flavors and aromas. This is Kusmi Tea!

The seeds of this company originated in St. Petersburg and was developed 140 years ago by the son of a Russian peasant family- Pavel Kousmichoff. In 1917 the family opened 51 tea stores in Russia and Europe but after World War 2, moved their headquarters to France. In 2004 this brand was bought by Sylvain Orebi and renamed Kusmi Tea. (Read more on the Kusmi history here)

Today Kusmi Tea boasts of exotic blends that include ingredients like liquorice, pink pepper, almond, orange, cinammon, lemon grass and clove. Yes...very 'la-dee-dah'! I would say this would be the tea you would serve up as a special beverage while entertaining guests or even just when you feel like something different and out of the ordinary.

Introducing Kusmi's Star!

Kusmi's Detox Tea is the latest talk of tea-town! It is a blend of mate, lemon grass and green tea flavored with lemon. From the three tins I sampled, this was the one that appealed to me the most. The ingredient mate is therapeutic, rich in anti oxidants and every health lover's choice! This tea has its origins in China and Brazil.

To make a nice cup of Kusmi's Detox Tea, brew a teaspoonful of tea leaves(you can add more depending on how strong you want your tea to be)in water till it boils. A 3-4 minute brewing time should suffice. Take it off the stove, strain the leaves through a strainer, pour the strained tea into a cup and slowly sip your refreshing cuppa tea!

A Kusmi Detox Tea tin retails at 18.40 US$ and can be bought online here.

Oh and I just have to add....I love the Kusmi tins! I know I'm going to store some spices in mine once I'm through with the tea!

Win it:

Three readers will win a tin of Kusmi Detox tea each.

Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

You will need to answer 1 out of the 5 easy questions listed below. You can findthe answers either in my review or on the website:

Where did Kusmi tea originate?
Who was the orginal blender of Kusmi tea? (Clue: His name has the word Kusmi in it!)
How old is Kusmi tea?
Name the 5 secrets of tea preparation
Where does the tea plant grow? (Clue: Tea origins)

Additional entries:

- 2. Visit the other participating blogs and enter their food fest giveaways. Leave a comment for each giveaway you enter (please include the blog's name)

- 3. Subscribe to my blog (remember you need to activate the subscription if you subscribe via email) or Follow my blog & leave a comment stating that you subscribe or follow.

- 4. Blog about this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your blog post)

-5. Tweet about this giveaway and add the hashtag #ebmr at the end of your tweet.

- 6. Add the link to this giveaway on a Mr Linky on a blog giveaway site, forum, carnival. (leave a comment with the link)

-7. Snag my Blog button (the cute little bunny on the right!) and leave a comment with the link

This giveaway is open to US residents, 18 years and above.

3 winners will be chosen with the random.org generator on September 27 2009 at 10 pm Central time, so enter before that. The winners names will be posted thereafter. Please note if any winner does not get back to me 48 hours after his/her name has been posted, I will pick a new winner.

Labels: Food Fest Giveaways, Kusmi tea, Reviews / Giveaways

101 Comments:

At September 10, 2009 at 6:21 PM , Marci said...: It was started by Pavel Kousmichoff in St. Petersburg, 140 years ago. :) Please enter my name.
At September 10, 2009 at 6:21 PM , Marci said...: I already subscribe to your blog.
At September 10, 2009 at 10:02 PM , Linda Kish said...: Originated in St. Petersburg, Russia

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At September 10, 2009 at 10:03 PM , Linda Kish said...: email subscriber

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At September 10, 2009 at 10:26 PM , itsme said...: originated in st petersburg
At September 10, 2009 at 10:27 PM , itsme said...: subscribe to your blog
At September 10, 2009 at 10:28 PM , itsme said...: tweet http://twitter.com/cneiding/status/3903942009
At September 10, 2009 at 10:28 PM , itsme said...: got your button
At September 11, 2009 at 9:33 AM , Sidni said...: I hope I win this giveaway. I love tea. Hot tea is like comfort food when you're having a really bad day! St. Petersburg, Russia is where the seeds of this company originated in!

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At September 11, 2009 at 9:34 AM , Sidni said...: I'm a faithful subscriber via e-mail. Keep up the great work & have a great day!

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At September 11, 2009 at 11:54 AM , Bonita12 said...: The seeds of this company originated in St. Petersburg.
At September 11, 2009 at 11:54 AM , Bonita12 said...: i'm a subscriber and follower.
At September 11, 2009 at 1:51 PM , Terri said...: The seeds of this company originated in St. Petersburg Russia 140 years ago by Pavel Kousmichoff, the son of a Russian peasant family.

Thanks for review & giveaway - my daughter and I LOVE teas.
vinter@warwick.net
At September 11, 2009 at 1:53 PM , Terri said...: email subscriber & follower on google friends connect - thanks!
vinter@warwick.net
At September 11, 2009 at 2:36 PM , Brn2lisn said...: Grows in the Himalayan mountains

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At September 12, 2009 at 7:35 PM , Unknown said...: St. Petersburg, Russia is where the seeds of this company originated in~~thanks for the opp here :)
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At September 12, 2009 at 9:32 PM , Unknown said...: The company originated in St. Petersburg
At September 12, 2009 at 9:33 PM , Unknown said...: I'm a follower
At September 13, 2009 at 8:27 AM , cathiem said...: Started in St. Peterburg--Russia--this tea looks great.
At September 13, 2009 at 10:33 AM , Anonymous said...: Ooh I love tea!

Kusmi Tea originated in St. Petersburg. I love all of the awesome flavors and varieties. Thanks!

shevilkenevil1 at aol dot com
At September 13, 2009 at 10:33 AM , Anonymous said...: I also follow your blog.

shevilkenevil1 at aol dot com
At September 13, 2009 at 3:12 PM , wantsandwishes said...: The tea was created 140 years ago.
At September 13, 2009 at 6:07 PM , Sarah said...: Grows in tropical/sub-tropical regions.
At September 14, 2009 at 12:08 PM , Anonymous said...: sounds good

edq143 at yahoo dot com
At September 14, 2009 at 1:52 PM , Elkaye said...: The original blender of Kusmi tea was Pavel Michailovitch Kousmichoff.

elkaye[at]gmail[dot]com
At September 14, 2009 at 1:57 PM , Elkaye said...: I tweeted: http://twitter.com/Elkaye/status/3986031475

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At September 14, 2009 at 3:58 PM , Heidi V said...: 3 - 140 Years old

Thanks
heidivargas [at] live dot com
At September 14, 2009 at 4:01 PM , Heidi V said...: Blogged about the giveaway @ http://theblackcell.com/blogs/index.php/kusmi-detox-tea-giveaway-ends-09-27-2009/

Thanks
heidivargas [at] live dot com
At September 15, 2009 at 8:33 AM , Jeanine said...: it grows in tropical or sub-tropical regions
At September 15, 2009 at 8:38 AM , Jeanine said...: entered olive oil giveaway at tricias dish
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At September 15, 2009 at 8:39 AM , Jeanine said...: entered the popchips giveaway at mission mommy
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At September 15, 2009 at 8:41 AM , Jeanine said...: entered the kfc giveaway at second time around
At September 15, 2009 at 4:29 PM , Renee said...: 5. It grows in tropical or sub-tropical regions.
At September 15, 2009 at 4:30 PM , Renee said...: email subscriber
At September 19, 2009 at 2:56 AM , Amy said...: kushmi tea is a 140 years old! If you start with Pavel.
At September 19, 2009 at 11:57 AM , joeandbridge said...: This company originated in St. Petersburg. Thanks for the giveaway.
Bridgette Groschen
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At September 19, 2009 at 11:58 AM , joeandbridge said...: I subscribe to and follow your blog. Thanks!
Bridgette Groschen
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At September 19, 2009 at 12:00 PM , joeandbridge said...: I tweeted your giveaway. Thanks!
http://twitter.com/joeandbridge/status/4105651251
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Twitter id: joeandbridge
At September 20, 2009 at 2:15 PM , joeandbridge said...: **Daily Tweet**
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At September 21, 2009 at 12:36 AM , TX_Jen34 said...: Original blender was Pavel Kousmichoff.
At September 21, 2009 at 12:36 AM , TX_Jen34 said...: I follow your blog.
Jennifer G
At September 21, 2009 at 8:47 AM , Sue E said...: The tea plant is an evergreen tree which grows in tropical or sub-tropical regions. Thanks for the chance to win!

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At September 21, 2009 at 9:18 AM , c allen said...: This company originated in St. Petersburg, thanks clallen at ntin dot net
At September 21, 2009 at 9:18 AM , c allen said...: sub to emails, clallen at ntin dot net
At September 21, 2009 at 9:19 AM , c allen said...: tweet http://twitter.com/clallen1971/status/4146973637 clallen at ntin dot net
At September 21, 2009 at 2:05 PM , joeandbridge said...: **Daily Tweet**
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At September 22, 2009 at 9:11 AM , joeandbridge said...: **Daily Tweet**
http://twitter.com/joeandbridge/status/4172564844
At September 22, 2009 at 10:41 AM , bison61 said...: 140 years of tea

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At September 23, 2009 at 2:23 AM , JC said...: Where did Kusmi tea originate?

Saint Petersburg
At September 23, 2009 at 2:24 AM , JC said...: http://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/4310593951
At September 23, 2009 at 2:48 PM , joeandbridge said...: **Daily Tweet**
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At September 24, 2009 at 4:13 PM , joeandbridge said...: **Daily Tweet**
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At September 25, 2009 at 11:12 AM , joeandbridge said...: **Daily Tweet**
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At September 25, 2009 at 5:07 PM , chromiumman said...: kusmi tea is 140 years old
At September 25, 2009 at 7:32 PM , ky2here said...: The seeds of this company originated in St. Petersburg Russia 140 years ago by Pavel Kousmichoff, the son of a Russian peasant family.
At September 25, 2009 at 7:34 PM , ky2here said...: tweet: http://twitter.com/ky2here/status/4382221157
At September 25, 2009 at 10:28 PM , Terri said...: Kusmi tea was originated 140 years ago. Thanks for the contest!
At September 26, 2009 at 7:39 AM , erma said...: It started in 1907 Viatcheslav in London.
erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net
At September 26, 2009 at 1:58 PM , joeandbridge said...: **Daily Tweet**
http://twitter.com/joeandbridge/status/4399539913
At September 26, 2009 at 8:25 PM , Anonymous said...: It originated in St. Petersburg.
At September 26, 2009 at 10:10 PM , Dawn Reid said...: The seeds of this company originated in St. Petersburg Russia 140 years ago by Pavel Kousmichoff, the son of a Russian peasant family.
Thanks for the chance.

mightynaynay at cs dot com
At September 27, 2009 at 12:13 AM , Anonymous said...: st peterburg russia ty.
vivianbl@olg.com
At September 27, 2009 at 1:31 AM , Jessilyn82 said...: The original blender of Kusmi tea was Pavel Michailovitch Kousmichoff
At September 27, 2009 at 1:31 AM , Jessilyn82 said...: I follow
At September 27, 2009 at 1:33 AM , Jessilyn82 said...: Blogged http://jessilyn82.blogspot.com/2009/09/head-over-to-energizer-bunnys-mommy_26.html
At September 27, 2009 at 1:34 AM , Jessilyn82 said...: tweet http://twitter.com/Jessilyn82/status/4412081240
At September 27, 2009 at 7:51 AM , Lawyer Wannabe said...: started in St. Petersburg by Pavel (Paul) Kousmichoff
At September 27, 2009 at 8:57 AM , electricisland said...: It Originated in St. Petersburg, Russia

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At September 27, 2009 at 10:42 AM , joeandbridge said...: **Daily Tweet**
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At September 27, 2009 at 12:51 PM , tanya said...: Kusmi tea is 140 years old. Thanks for the chance to try the Detox!

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At September 27, 2009 at 1:18 PM , *Kim* said...: Kusmi Tea originated in St. Petersburg.

Kim
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At September 27, 2009 at 1:51 PM , Bakersdozen said...: "The tea plant is an evergreen tree which grows in tropical or sub-tropical regions." vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com
At September 27, 2009 at 2:37 PM , Kate said...: The tea grows in tropical or sub-tropical regions. Thanks!

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At September 27, 2009 at 4:01 PM , liliesrnice said...: The seeds originted in St. Petersburg.
At September 27, 2009 at 4:33 PM , Anonymous said...: THE 5 SECRETS OF TEA PREPARATION ARE:
1.The water quality
2.The water temperature
3.The teapot
4.The amount of tea
5.The brewing time

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At September 27, 2009 at 4:38 PM , trixx said...: Kusmi Tea originated St Petersburg. trixpixel(at)gmail.com
At September 27, 2009 at 5:22 PM , ZESTYWONDERLAND said...: Where did Kusmi tea originate?

St. Petersburg, Russia

Who was the orginal blender of Kusmi tea? (Clue: His name has the word Kusmi in it!)
Pavel Michailovitch Kousmichoff

How old is Kusmi tea?
140 years ago

Name the 5 secrets of tea preparation
brew a teaspoonful of tea leaves
3-4 minute brewing
strain the leaves through a strainer
pour the strained tea into a cup
slowly sip your refreshing cuppa tea!

Where does the tea plant grow? (Clue: Tea origins)

Himalayan mountains! Tropical/sub-tropical regions! China and Brazil!
At September 27, 2009 at 5:23 PM , ZESTYWONDERLAND said...: Subscribe & follow!

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At September 27, 2009 at 6:00 PM , mgster said...: Wow! It is 140 years old! Must be a good thing to have lasted that long. I hope I win!
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At September 27, 2009 at 7:13 PM , Tylerpants said...: Kusmi tea is 140 years old; Wow! tylerpants[at]gmail.com
At September 27, 2009 at 7:13 PM , Tylerpants said...: I am a follower. tylerpants[at]gmail.com
At September 27, 2009 at 8:16 PM , Unknown said...: #2 - Pavel Kousmichoff. Thanks!
At September 27, 2009 at 8:19 PM , Unknown said...: I entered Mission Mommy's Pur food fest giveaway. Thanks!
At September 27, 2009 at 8:21 PM , Unknown said...: I also entered Mission Mommy's Fairytale Brownies giveaway. Thanks!
At September 27, 2009 at 8:22 PM , Unknown said...: I subscribe via email. Thanks!
At September 27, 2009 at 8:30 PM , Sand said...: It originated in St Petersburg.
At September 27, 2009 at 8:32 PM , cman said...: The company originated in St. Petersburg :)
At September 27, 2009 at 8:37 PM , Unknown said...: Kusi Tea originated in St Petersburg, Russia. garrettsambo@aol.com
At September 27, 2009 at 8:39 PM , lilyk said...: Kusmi tea originated in St. Petersburg, Russia.
At September 27, 2009 at 8:41 PM , lilyk said...: I subscribed to your blog.
At September 27, 2009 at 9:35 PM , /\Heather/\ said...: The tea plant grows in tropical or sub-tropical regions.
At September 27, 2009 at 9:50 PM , Nancy S. said...: It is 140 years old.
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At September 27, 2009 at 9:50 PM , Nancy S. said...: I follow your blog.
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At September 27, 2009 at 9:51 PM , Nancy S. said...: I tweeted.
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