Huangjingui Dong Pian

Dong Pian is the designation for winter-picked tea, a phenomenon occurring mostly in Taiwan. After the main autumn harvest, an unusually warm spell can trigger a secondary flush, coaxing the tea bushes into producing a rare late-season growth. These leaves develop slowly in cool conditions, resulting in greater aromatic concentration and naturally lower bitterness.

When this “nature’s bonus harvest” meets an already highly aromatic cultivar such as Huangjingui, it becomes something truly special. Traditionally medium roasted, this tea opens with an immediate impression of brown butter— round, and gently sweet—placing the first infusion firmly in a dessert-like register. As the tea unfolds across successive brews, the character evolves: the cultivar’s signature aromatics emerge through layers of mirabelle plum, gradually developing into the golden floral lift of osmanthus blossom.

The overall impression is one of refined balance: a thin, ethereal liquor carrying expressive aromatics of fruit and flower, grounded by the quiet depth of roast. A meeting point between Taiwan’s unique climate, expressive terroir, and careful roasting craftsmanship.

If you appreciate this profile but prefer a thicker, more caramel-driven expression, we also recommend our Muzha Tieguanyin.

Written by Simone