Morning Tea N° 24 – Yunnan, Ceylon & Assam Black Tea

Morning Tea N° 24 by Kusmi Tea, the Russian morning blend with three black teas

Morning Tea N° 24 is Kusmi Tea's classic Russian morning blend: an artful blend of three black teas full of character—Grand Yunnan from China, robust Ceylon, and full-bodied Assam. Loose-leaf in a 100g tin, organically grown. Balanced, full-bodied, and a morning classic with a splash of milk.

Morning Tea N° 24 by Kusmi Tea, known internationally as Russian Morning N°24, is the house's classic Russian morning blend. An artful composition of three black teas: Grand Yunnan from China with subtle notes, a full-bodied organic Ceylon with hints of chocolate, and a robust Assam that grounds the whole. A signature blend that stands in the tradition of Russian tea merchants who, as early as the 19th century, combined teas from East and West to create their own unique compositions.

Mahogany-colored, chocolatey-malty with subtle depth

Upon opening the tin, a multi-layered aroma rises: warm maltiness from the Assam, fruity brightness from the Ceylon, and gentle smoky notes from the Yunnan. The leaves are dark and slightly varied—a sign of the three different origins intertwined here: roasted, balanced, and multifaceted.

In the cup, Morning Tea N° 24 appears in a deep mahogany. The first sip is full-bodied and round; the Yunnan note brings an unexpected chocolate depth, the Ceylon adds fruity accents with light hints of cocoa, and the Assam provides the necessary strength for the start of the day. A tea that reveals its three levels with every sip—connoisseurs will enjoy it, while newcomers will find an elegant introduction to the world of the art of blending.

In the morning with milk foam or for a Russian breakfast

Morning Tea N° 24 is the most multi-layered morning tea in the Kusmi range. It pairs well with a classic Russian breakfast of blinis and sour cream, piroshki, and scrambled eggs, as well as with Western porridge, a croissant with honey, or buttered toast with jam. As a tea latte with frothed milk, it particularly unfolds the chocolate notes of the Ceylon and becomes a gentle morning indulgence.

When drunk pure, you experience the three tea varieties most clearly. A splash of cold milk is traditional and highlights the malty sweetness. If you like, you can serve it with a spoonful of honey or a dollop of Russian preserve (fruit preserves served on the side, not in the tea)—this makes it a true chai in the style of Russian tea houses. For a pot, you need about 2 tablespoons of loose tea per liter, steeped in 90 °C hot water for 3 to 5 minutes.

Those who want to discover the entire morning tea range will find the bergamot classic in Earl Grey, the simple Ceylon-Assam pairing in English Breakfast, and a related Kusmi signature blend with orange and spices in the Russian Prince Wladimir.

Pavel Kousmichoff and the Russian morning blends

The story of Kusmi Tea begins in 1867 in Saint Petersburg, where 21-year-old Pavel Mikhailovich Kousmichoff opens his own tea house. Among the first recipes are the characterful Russian morning blends, which weave together black teas from China, Ceylon, and India into unique creations—a tradition that lives on today in Morning Tea N° 24. By the beginning of the 20th century, the house operated 53 tea shops across Russia.

After the Russian Revolution in 1917, the family fled to Paris, where Kusmi Tea has been based ever since. The journey led through London, the international tea trade metropolis, where the young Viatcheslav Kousmichoff had been sent as a tea specialist in 1907. Since 2017, almost all teas have been organically grown, and they are packaged in the iconic round metal tins at the modern facility in Le Havre. In our Kusmi Tea collection, you can find an overview of all the blends.

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