Product DescriptionThe exceptional quality of Kusmi teas begin with choice big-leaf teas from selected tea gardens in Ceylon, India, Java and China. The proprietary Russian blends are then scented with aromatics originating from Grasse, the famous French flower center known for its naturally aromatic essences. These are more expensive, but are uniquely refined and give Kusmi teas their characteristic taste. Kusmi Anastasia Tea is a Russian blend of Ceylon and China Teas scented with orange, bergamot, lemon and lime. Delicate, aromatic and lime-flavorful. Traditionally served neat. 25 muslin tea bags.
What Others Say
One of the best (and I will stick to reviewing the tea)
First of all, the other reviews here are not entirely fair. Why take off a couple of stars for not noticing the (clearly marked) 20 tea bags per box? This is really unfair to the quality of the tea itself, and this is fantastic tea! Although I prefer the Kusmi Kashmir Tchai and Kusmi Bouquet de Fleurs slightly more, Anastasia is a good place to start enjoying Kusmi tea. I like all of these teas best with just a little sugar, no milk. If you enjoy Earl Grey, you really owe it to yourself to try some of the Kusmi blends.
Regarding the price, this is gourmet tea (and there are cheaper places to buy these teas). At any rate, at around 50 cents per cup, this is much less expensive and more delicious than what you are spending at the ... Read More
Great tea, poor design.
I understand the need for high quality and craftmanship with these tea bags, but they are just plain poorly designed. While other companies are making tea bags that don't soak up water, ones that drain more easily, and otherwise, Kusmi still has these tea bags that suck up water and drip everywhere. You cannot leave your bag in the cup, as the water will seep up the rope and drip all over whatever the tea is on. It is very, very annoying.
Otherwise, though, Anastasia is the best of Kusmi's tea. And they make amazingly high quality, great-tasting tea. I am a huge tea snob and I balk at paying so much for a box of tea, but it is worth it, as it is really fantastic, taste-wise. I just wish they'd redesign their tea bags!
Love the tea, hate the false advertising...
I've always loved this tea, even though it is rather expensive. I purchased it from Amazon because I've never been let down before. Mistake. The tea came in the same box shown in the advertisement, clearly stating "25 muslin tea bags". My box had a STICKER over it, which said "20 muslin tea bags". I figure if I'm already spending that kind of money on tea, I shouldn't get stuck with a 20% decrease in the product.
