An introduction to Keemun

Keemun is the most famous black tea produced in China and the first to be produced in Anhui, where up to that point, only green tea was produced. 

The name itself is actually the "English" spelling of the Qimen County of Huangshan City, in Anhui province.

A tea with a relatively short history, Keemun was first produced in 1875 by Yu Quianchen,who had traveled to the Fujian province to learn the secrets of Black Tea production.

Keemun turned out to be a huge success and became a popular tea among both the Chinese and English.  In fact, Keemun is the most prominent ingredient in "English Breakfast Tea".

Keemun has fruity and floral aromas and a balanced taste that can display hints of bitterness or smokiness, depending on the variety and how it was processed.

While traditionally consumed "black" in China, the addition of milk and sugar, as is more customary in the West can enhance some of the flavours, creating hints of dried fruit and nuts.

Keemun pairs well with spicy foods (Indian, Mexican, Chinese), strong cheeses or vanilla-flavoured desserts.

Our first retail partner - Studio on the Hill in Uxbridge!

We would like to welcome Studio On The Hill in Uxbridge, Ontario to the Barn Owl Family!

We met Lori and Nathalie at the Uxbridge Fall Fair and after enjoying some of our tea, they've decided to carry our products at their studio.  We'll be celebrating our new partnership with a complimentary tea sampling of our Creamy Earl Grey and Pumpkin Spice teas, this Sunday, September 21st at the Studio between 10am and Noon.

About Studio On The Hill:
What simply started as sharing our mutual love of creativity, blossomed into the creative venture… Studio on the Hill.

Nathalie has always loved scouring the shops and shelves of vintage and used clothing stores looking for items that speak to her. She is motivated by the history and stories that “old” pieces carry, combined with the belief that items can and should have a longer shelf life than usually given.

Lori’s life long, insatiable desire to create and construct along with her love for nature and the environment continue to motivate and inspire her creations. Drawing on her 29 years of experience as a professional Interior Designer, Studio on the Hill now provides her with a new avenue to express her artistic capabilities in a fresh way.

Location:
589 Old Stouffville Rd.
Uxbridge, ON  L9P 1R4
905-852-6529
studionthehill@gmail.com