# Gourmet Blended Russian Teas Kusmi Teas Draws Traditional Methods of Russian Tea Making By Amy Duong | Published 2020-03-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kusmi References: [kusmitea](https://www.kusmitea.com/en-ca/home/) Starting in 1867, Pavel Kousmichoff founded the tea house in St. Petersburg, which became known as Kusmi Tea in later years. He learned his potential after learning techniques and secrets from a tea trader, leading him to [blend teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pg-tips-special-blends) and start a small store. Currently, Kusmi Teas offers over 80 varieties of teas and infusions which are sectioned off to 6 different categories. It has wellness blends, historic blends, black teas, [green teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightly-sweetened-green-tea), white teas, and infusions and decaffeinates. It specializes in creating teas that celebrate modern and original traditional tastes using [natural aromas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-botanicals). This is sourced from fruits, flowers, and spices that been explored and experimented with for over 150 years. Image Credit: Kusmi Tea ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gourmet Tea Blends:** Opportunity for creating unique and flavorful tea blends using natural aromas and innovative ingredients. - **Wellness Tea Market:** Opportunity for capitalizing on the growing demand for teas that offer health benefits and promote well-being. - **Traditional Tea Revival:** Opportunity to revive and reintroduce traditional tea making techniques and flavors to a modern audience. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for tea companies to innovate and expand their product offerings in the competitive food and beverage industry. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity for wellness brands to enter the tea market and cater to consumers looking for natural and healthy beverage options. - **Herbal Supplements:** Opportunity for herbal supplement companies to diversify their product line by venturing into the tea industry and offering herbal-infused blends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Malabar Spices-Infused Tea Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rare-tea-blend.md) - [Antioxidant Portuguese Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agrumes-des-montagnes.md) - [Modernized Masala Chai Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masala-chai-blends.md) - [Customizable Fine Tea Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-bonne-fille-fine-tea-company.md) - [Decadent Dessert Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almost-tea-dessert-tea.md) - [Mineral-Rich Seaweed Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaweed-tea.md) - [Expert-Curated Tea Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selection-kit-discovery-6.md) - [Contemporary Premium Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firebelly-tea.md) - [Functional Matcha-Focused Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-collection.md)