Kusmi’s line of wellness teas from Detox to Boost are smooth blends tailored to different moods, kind of like essential oils. In the morning, I like Boost, a blend of mate and Chinese green tea, cinnamon, ginger and cardamom. The spices are aromatic but not overpowering. It’s just the right boost to kick-start my day. Detox, with its blend of mate, Chinese green tea, and lemon grass, is best in the evenings when I’m trying to unwind.

Originally founded in St. Petersburg 140 years ago by Pavel Kousmichoff, Kusmi Tea (an abbreviation of Kousmicoff) is now based in Paris.