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Moon Cakes & Tea Pairing Guide

teasenz — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:36:05 +0000

Previously, we’ve published a post introducing the different types of moon cakes. In this follow up post, we’ll offer a guide on pairing the best Chinese teas with individual moon cakes based on their fillings used. Note: mooncakes are considered the ultimate food to enjoy during the Chinese Mid-Autumn festival. Sweet Paste Only Mooncakes Moon cake with really sweet bean, lotus seed, or jujube paste, should be paired with strong black teas such as a Keemun black tea or Lapsang Souchong (Zhengshan Xiao Zhong). If sweet cakes are often too sweet for you, then go for a more grassy, floral or vegetal tea in order to balance out the sweetness. Great choices are for example a toasty, nutty green tea like Dragon Well, a floral fresh Silver Needle white tea, or a lightly oxidised oolong […]

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9 Types of Mooncakes: What’s Your Favourite?

teasenz — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 14:14:28 +0000

Mooncakes are a central dish to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in China. In a previous publication took a deep dive into historical records and legends about mooncakes. In this post, we’re looking into all the interesting types of cakes that exist! Note: soon we will post recipes so that you can make mooncakes yourself! Make sure to subscribe to our blog to receive updates! There’s not just one type of mooncake. Instead, mooncakes have evolved over time, integrating with the dietary customs of different regions in China. As aresult, new styles, flavors, and looks have continuously evolved. Let’s take a look at the characteristics and flavours of the most popular moon cakes below. Cantonese Style Moon Cakes Cantonese style mooncakes are characterized by thin skin and thick filling, with mainly lotus seed paste, coconut paste, […]

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The History of Moon Cakes & The Chang’e Story

Sonia — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 10:38:02 +0000

The Mid-Autumn festival dates back more than a 1000 years ago, when the Chinese still based their calendars on the position of the moon. What the Chinese discovered is that the moon was at its fullest and brightest during mid Autumn, hence the most suitable time to worship the moon. While traditions of worshipping the moon has almost disappeared in most parts of China, new customs have taken over. Today, having moon cakes among friends and family at the Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional custom among Chinese people. This tradition is comparable to eating Zongzi at the Dragon Boat Festival; and having sweet dumplings during the Lantern Festival. RECOMMENDED: Moon Cakes & Tea Pairings Guide There are lots of other interesting customs regarding the Mid-Autumn festival. We recommend you to read this article to learn […]

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