KEIKO Japan Oolong Karasu - Bio Japan Oolong
Brewing Instructions
Amount 
1 TL (gestr.-geh.)
Temperature 
80-90°
Infusion time 
30-60 sek
Cold Brew 
The KEIKO Special Tea segment represents our "non-green" teas. Rarities that are difficult to find but have convinced that they deserve their spot on tea shelves everywhere.
The KEIKO Japan Oolong Karasu is the newest addition to this range. Oolong tea is "half-fermented", which means it can be placed in between the very lightly fermented KEIKO Benifuuki teas and the Japanese Black Teas Kawanabe and Yakushima.
Oolong originated in China and is translated as the "black dragon". The Japanese signs used for Oolong tea differ slightly and are a combination of the signs for crow, dragon and tea. The sign for crow on its own is read "Karasu" - giving a name to our tea.
Like the Japanese Black Tea Yakushima the KEIKO-Oolong is grown in the organic tea garden of the Fujiwara family on the beautiful island of Yakushima - a lush, subtropical paradise that has been declared UNESCO world natural site. It is made from the first spring harvest of the undshaded tea plants of our signature cultivar Yutaka Midori.
Aroma:
Oolong Karasu has a particularly soft, velvety aroma with a honey-like sweetness, subtle vanilla notes and the delicate fruity taste of ripe peaches.
Preparation:
Oolong is traditionally "washed" with the first infusion by pouring hot water over it and draining it directly. You can omit this step with this oolong and let the first infusion steep at about 90°C for about 1 minute - this allows you to enjoy the full range of flavor of the tea.
The tea has a clear orange-golden color in the infusion and has a very high yieald. It can be re-infused several times with a few seconds of infusion time, the infusion time can then be extended again slightly for the last infusion.
Storage:
We recommend to store the opened packade in a cool and dry space.
Picking
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Kyusu teapot, engraved bamboo, 200ml Red Kyusu with engraved bamboo-pattern and an integrated strainer. Maximum capacity 200ml.
Kyusu teapot, brown-green Small Kyusu Teapot in varying patterns and earthen colours. Maximum capacity 120ml.
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Japanese Black Tea Yakushima - Organic In the midst of the lush forests of Yakushima Island, this tea grows in small tea gardens and...
Benifuuki No. 2 - Organic Japanese Green Tea The "Catechin tea" from the 2nd picking with a particularly high content of the catechin EGCG3 as...
Japanese Black Tea Kawanabe - Organic Enchants with a finely fragrant, amber-coloured cup and striking, elegant taste.
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Kukicha - Organic Japanese Green Tea Delicate toasty, mild aroma without bitterness and with low caffeine content.
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Japanese Black Tea Kawanabe - Organic Enchants with a finely fragrant, amber-coloured cup and striking, elegant taste.
Benifuuki No. 2 - Organic Japanese Green Tea The "Catechin tea" from the 2nd picking with a particularly high content of the catechin EGCG3 as...
KEIKO Matcha Vegan - Matcha bar, 30g organic The vegan Matcha bar, for the small tea ceremony on the go. Smooth melting and stimulating...
Ginger-Lemon-Bancha - Organic Japanese Green Tea Japanese Bancha with spicy chunks of ginger and fruity lemon verbena - low caffeine content.
KEIKO Classic Matcha Drops, 75g, Organic Stimulating hard candy with the natural ingredients of Matcha green tea.
KEIKO Matcha Classic White Chocolate with Green... Tea in the form of chocolate, for the small tea ceremony on the go. Smooth melting and...
KEIKO Chews - chewy sweets, 55g, conventional Stimulating chewy candy with the natural ingredients of Matcha Green Tea and the sweetness of...
Benifuuki Powder - Organic Japanese Tea Powder "The Catechin-Tea" as a tea powder - with a golden-green colour and finely tart aroma.
Sencha - Organic Japanese Green Tea Unshaded Sencha from the July harvest. The cup is light green, the tea has a pleasant, tart aroma.
Shiso Finest Selection Shiso for seasoning and as a relaxing and invigorating herbal tea - 10g make 150 portions.
Cooling vessel, light White cooling vessel ("Yuzamashi") with indentations for an easy grip, 380ml
Mulberry Leaf Tea - Organic A mildly sweet tea made from mulberry leaves - the decaffeinated alternative or supplement to...
Gyokuro Kiwami - Organic Japanese Green Tea An exquisite fully shaded tea with an unusual green colour and a sweet-spicy aroma that lingers...
Soshun - Organic Japanese Green Tea Soshun is a Kabusecha from the early first picking and has a wonderfully complex, velvety...
Tea to Eat gift set in wooden box Gift set with the Tea to Eat sweets packed in the decorative wooden KEIKO Box.
Kukicha - Organic Japanese Green Tea Delicate toasty, mild aroma without bitterness and with low caffeine content.
Kabuse No. 1 - Organic Japanese Green Tea Kabuse No. 1 is the prime tea of the first main picking in May. It has a full, lively aroma and a...
Hojicha Powder - Organic Japanese Green Tea Powder Versatile green tea powder made from roasted green tea, for Hojicha latte and for baking, with a...
Japanese Black Tea Kawanabe - Organic Enchants with a finely fragrant, amber-coloured cup and striking, elegant taste.
KEIKO Matcha Vegan - Matcha bar, 30g organic The vegan Matcha bar, for the small tea ceremony on the go. Smooth melting and stimulating...
KEIKO Matcha Classic White Chocolate with Green... Tea in the form of chocolate, for the small tea ceremony on the go. Smooth melting and...
Benifuuki Powder - Organic Japanese Tea Powder "The Catechin-Tea" as a tea powder - with a golden-green colour and finely tart aroma.
Tenbu Fuka - Organic Japanese Green Tea "Fuka" means "deep" and indicates that this Kabusecha is particularly deeply steamed. It has an...
Genmaicha with Matcha - Organic Japanese Green Tea Genmaicha with Matcha has a full taste with a pleasant roasted note and a beautifully green cup...
Hojicha - Organic Japanese Green Tea Hojicha is a roasted green tea with a low caffeine content. With its pleasant roasted note, it is...
Benifuuki No. 2 - Organic Japanese Green Tea The "Catechin tea" from the 2nd picking with a particularly high content of the catechin EGCG3 as...
Premium - Organic Japanese Matcha The classic among our Kagoshima Matchas with a mild and nut-like taste. Freshly ground in Germany.
Tenko - Organic Japanese Green Tea A rich, fruity-fresh scent, a characterful, mild and nut-like taste and the strong jade green cup...
Benifuuki No. 1 - Organic Japanese Green Tea The "Catechintea" from the 1st picking with a particularly high content of the catechin EGCG3 and...
Bancha - Organic Japanese Green Tea This Bancha is already harvested in spring. It is light green in the cup and has a particularly...
Tekiro - Organic Japanese Matcha Fresh green and characteristically fine-tart Matcha, freshly ground in Germany.
Shiso Finest Selection Shiso for seasoning and as a relaxing and invigorating herbal tea - 10g make 150 portions.
Aki-Bancha - Organic Japanese Green Tea An Autumn Bancha for everyday enjoyment. It is infused relatively hot and is only allowed to...
Ginger-Lemon-Bancha - Organic Japanese Green Tea Japanese Bancha with spicy chunks of ginger and fruity lemon verbena - low caffeine content.
Supreme - Organic Japanese Matcha Matcha freshly ground in Germany with an intense, creamy soft aroma without bitterness.
Mulberry Leaf Tea - Organic A mildly sweet tea made from mulberry leaves - the decaffeinated alternative or supplement to...
Kabuse No. 2 - Organic Japanese Green Tea Kabuse No. 2 is a lively green Kabusecha from the June harvest. It is fully aromatic and in the...
Soshun - Organic half-shaded Tea Powder Green tea powder from Kabusecha for Matcha and Matcha Latte with harmonious, full-bodied, mild...
Kabuse Powder No. 1 - Organic half-shaded Tea... Aromatic, mildly tart half-shaded Green Tea Powder, which foams like Matcha and is also ideal for...
Green Tea Info Brochure, German Overview of the KEIKO Green Tea products and background information on cultivation, processing...
Matcha Green Tea Soap Handmade soap with nourishing green tea. Organic and vegan with natural ingredients and rich in...
KEIKO Chews - chewy sweets, 55g, conventional Stimulating chewy candy with the natural ingredients of Matcha Green Tea and the sweetness of...
Kyusu teapot, green with striped lid Green Kyusu with striped lid and integrated strainer. Maximum capacity: 330ml
Rostbraune Matchaschale, handbemalt mit Holzbox... Handbemalte japanische Matchaschale (Chawan) mit passender Holzbox von Koshu Nishio.
Charming Chai - Organic Matcha Latte Blend with... The green variation of the spicy tea classic. With fine Matcha Green Tea Powder from Japan and...
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Glass Carafe, 1,3l, gold Glass carafe with a golden six petal rosette at the bottom.