December 28, 2010 11:17 am

Drink of the Day: Kusmi Tea Detox

"Kick the coffee, and sip some tea," is often our motto at Behind the Burner once 4 o'clock roles around. Now, our new favorite product is Kumsi's detox tea.

Founded in 1867 by P.M Kousmichoff, and established in Paris in 1917, this tea is now distributed world wide, offering gourmet exclusive blends and high quality traditional teas.

Although coming in a variety of flavors, the Detox is a blend of Matè and Chinese green tea. Upon opening the lid, scents of lemon grass fill the room. Rich in antioxidants without any caffeine side effects, we recommend making this tea mid afternoon to satisfy any unwanted cravings.

Tip: Mate, also known as cimarròn, is a South American infused drink made by steeping dried leaves of Yerba mate, or a type of holly, in hot water. Originally found in Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, Chile, Syria, and Lebanon, Mate transforms Kusmi's Parisian tea into a worldwide delicacy.

Photo credit: www.us.kusmitea.com

— Written by Joanna Weinstein

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June 21, 2010 9:18 am

Drink of the Day: Guayakí's Yerba Mate

Guayakí. Sounds like a foreign island near Fiji where I can go to get some peace of mind. But Guayakí is actually a South American Achè tribe that drinks yerba mate daily, calling it "the drink of the gods.&rdquo

With the caffeine of one cup of coffee, yerba mate is the new clean and green energy source. Unlike other yerba mate products, Guayakí partners with growers who grow it in the shade of the forest. Yerba's harvesting teams are instructed to carefully prune the yerba mate trees for the best quality and health of the tree for future harvests. Guayakí's mission is coming true daily, restoring 200,000 acres of rain forest and creating over 1,000 living wage jobs by 2020.

Not to be missed is the pomegranate blend. Immediately upon twisting its cap, strong herbal aromas of pomegranate tea leaves are revealed. And with only 54 calories per serving, it definitely gives Starbucks a run for its money. Yerba Mate's Guayakí Puremind Pomegranate Blend may be a mouthful, but it sure is a sweet one.

Photo credit: www.guayaki.com

— Written by Joanna Weinstein

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Tags : Yerba Mate, Tea, Rain forest, Pomegranite, Behind the Burner, Pure Mind, Guayakì