Dong Pian literally means “winter slice” and describes a rare winter harvest that is only possible under certain climatic conditions. Warming rays of sunshine during the cold season awaken the tea bushes early from their winter dormancy, causing them to sprout fine, young leaves. These “unknowing” tea leaves are also called Bu-Zhi-Chun, which means “tea that does not know when spring is”. Processing requires the utmost precision in order to preserve the delicate aromas and produce a particularly clear, elegant Oolong.