FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Wayne, IL -- May 31, 2002 -- Fans of the world famous Kousmichoff ("Kusmi") Russian tea line will be delighted to learn that the entire line of these historic teas is now available for purchase online at cybercucina.com.

The online store, which has been in continuous operation since 1998, has carried several lines of tea, but noticed some time ago that Kusmi tea drinkers were probably the most intensely loyal to their brand. Perhaps that loyalty is fitting, since it is the only ancient tea firm still in existence making the original Russian blends of the 19th century.

Originally started in St. Petersburg in 1867, the Bolshevik Revolution forced the firm to quickly relocate to Paris, where it continues to package its loose teas in the distinctive pre-Revolution design tins and its bagged teas in unique, genuine muslin tea bags. This relocation also placed the firm in closer proximity to the world famous French flower center of Grasse, from which scents for all Kusmi teas originate.

With the recent addition of Anastasia, Samovar, and Petrushka varieties to the online store, the selection has increased to thirteen different varieties, representing the entire line of Russian blends as well as some China teas, Smokey Earl Grey and Caramel.

Undoubtedly, a good deal of the popularity of Russian tea in the US is due to exposure it has received from prominent establishments such as the Russian Tea Room in New York. Additional familiarity is a result of increased Russian immigration and free trade after the end of the Cold War.

Cybercucina (which means "cyber kitchen" in Italian) is a leading Web based retailer of specialty food and other products, principally imported from Italy, France, and Spain.

For further information visit www.cybercucina.com or
Email info@cybercucina.com or
Phone 800-796-0116

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