Kusmi's new AquaExotica tea: "This new fruity and indulgent recipe made from hibiscus and exotic flavours like mango and dragon fruit will plunge you into faraway tropical lands. This theine-free fruit infusion can be enjoyed hot or iced all day and all night. Enjoy a burst of freshness and exoticism with this new blend." Available loose or in tea bags, $14.60 - $22.30.
Has anyone tried the Clarins + Kusmi tea? "Specially created by Kusmi Tea to supplement the Clarins beauty experience, this fresh, soothing mix of teas boosts your well-being and serenity. Savour this detoxifying tea and its fresh, revitalising notes. Its initial invigorating top note of green tea quickly gives way to a fruity heart with delicate, refined notes of redcurrant, before ending on a subtle, luxurious hint of rose with powdery accents. The texture is light and silky for a comforting effect that promotes absolute well-being. The Kusmi Tea for Clarins includes 20 tea bags inside the emblematic Kusmi Tea box adorned with the colours of Clarins." €18.
Year of the Dog tea from Mariage Frères: "...a wonderful organic imperial white tea made of beautiful silver needles perfectly married to the precious notes of organic citrus. Goji berries, signature of the collection THÉ DES SIGNES, bring their fruity notes and revitalizing effects to this gourmand blend. Lime green in colour, a beautiful pagoda shaped tin houses this adorable THÉ DES SIGNES – YEAR OF THE DOG." 30g for €26.
A lemming for Teapot Tuesday: a Palais des Thés coffret, with ten 12g tubes of tea (Blue of London, Thé des Amants, Thé des Lords, Thé des Moines, Thé des Vahinés, Thé du Hammam, Fleur de Geisha, Thé des Alizés, Vive le Thé and Thé des Songes). $55 at Saks Fifth Avenue. There is also a set of 5 fruity teas for $27; over at Nordstrom you can find the set of 5 floral teas for $28.99.
Today, the fourth entry in our annual series on fragrance related holiday gifts. The subject: miscellaneous scented things that don’t fit into the other categories, including a few scented tea selections. As always, please add any of your own picks in the comments!
From By Kilian in collaboration with Fleur de Mal, a silk kimono featuring lace woven with perfumed threads. The scent— Kilian’s Love, Don’t Be Shy — should last through 4-5 hand washes. $595 at Fleur de Mal, where you can also find the matching scented panties, bra and lace cuffs…