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2026/09/10

(Column) Choosing and enjoying mooncakes for mid-autumn

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September is the time when cities become lively with the Mid-Autumn Festival, one of the traditional events in many Asian countries including Singapore. Known as “Harvest Moon” in Japan, this year it will be held on Friday, September 25th.

The Mid-Autumn Festival, a time to pray for a bountiful harvest and family harmony, is especially important for people of Chinese descent. On the day itself, many events involve people walking through the darkness carrying lanterns, illuminating the way with light and expressing hope, gratitude, and prayers. Zero-Ten Park will always remember to be grateful and support your business.

Speaking of the Mid-Autumn Festival, mooncakes are a must-have. Their round shape symbolizes the full moon and family harmony, making them an auspicious and indispensable traditional treat. Gifting mooncakes is an important tradition, and nowadays, the boxes themselves and the flavours of the mooncakes have become more elaborate, reflecting the thoughtfulness and respect from the giver. While mid-year and year-end gifts are more important in Japan, here mooncakes are often given to a wider range of people, including family, friends, and business associates, as a way to express gratitude and future goodwill.

This article will introduce different types of mooncakes, how to choose them wisely, and recommendations to best enjoy them.

①Types of mooncakes: Mooncakes are comprised of mainly traditional baked varieties and modern styles.

Traditional Baked Mooncake fillings

・Lotus Paste: Symbolizes abundance and prosperity. It is the most traditional type of bean paste, whereas the white lotus version is considered more modern.
・Red bean paste
・Salted egg yolk: A single golden yolk symbolises the full moon in the night sky, while two yolks symbolise a brighter, more bountiful moon.
・Nuts
・Black sesame paste

The modern style is popular among the younger generation because it is colourful and great for the Gram/Tik Tok.

・Snow-skin mooncakes: Snow-skin mooncakes are characterized by their soft, chilled, unbaked crust and they typically offer a delicate, mildly sweet flavour. Because they are served chilled, they have a lighter texture than traditional baked mooncakes and come in a wide variety of flavours. Their novelty and refreshing quality have made them particularly popular.
Thanks to their limitless possibilities with ingredients and flavours, innovative taste combinations frequently appear in snow-skin mooncakes. For those who find traditional baked mooncakes too rich, snow-skin mooncakes offer a milder alternative.

・Miscellaneous: In modern times, varieties such as ice cream, chocolate, and “fusion” (baked mooncakes filled with modern-style fillings) are also available.

②Recommendations on how to enjoy mooncakes

Baked mooncakes are richer and heavier, so it is recommended to cut them into small pieces and share them among a large group.
Pairing mooncakes with Chinese tea bring out just the right amount of sweetness.
Snow-skin mooncakes taste best when chilled.
Mooncakes are traditionally and best shared among everyone, such as at home parties.
Mooncakes come in luxurious flavours, so take your time and savour them slowly while sipping tea and viewing the moon.

Savouring mooncakes little by little with congenial companions over tea is the traditional—and most satisfying—way to enjoy them.

③Recommended tea pairings

Fundamentally, the strength of the tea should match the strength and richness of the filling.

Lotus paste and red bean paste: Strong black teas (such as Pu-erh, Lapsang Souchong, Jin Jun Mei, Dianhong, or Keemun)
These fillings are the most intensely flavoured in mooncakes, so pairing them with strong black tea softens the sweetness and the saltiness of the egg yolk, creates a balanced flavour profile.

White Lotus Paste: Oolong tea
Oolong tea, which offers a complex flavour profile ranging from sweetness to a roasted aroma, complements the white lotus seed paste (which is less sweet than the standard variety) by enhancing its subtle sweetness, resulting in a delicate and well-balanced taste.

Snow-skin mooncakes: Chrysanthemum tea, jasmine tea, lychee tea, osmanthus tea
Snow-skin mooncakes are often filled with fruit paste or custard cream and have a delicate, light texture, making them an excellent match for teas with subtle floral aromas.

Chocolate base/Western style mooncakes: Earl grey tea, Assam tea
Western-style mooncakes require earthy, strong tea that complements their rich flavour.

④Choosing Mooncakes for Gifting

With so many mooncake collections released each year, choosing the right one, especially when buying a gift, can be a challenge. Planning ahead makes the selection process easier and helps you find the perfect mooncake for the recipient. Whether you are buying for yourself, family, friends, or business associates, we recommend considering the following points before making your purchase.

・Understand the recipient’s preferences: Those who prefer traditional mooncakes tend to favour baked lotus paste versions with salted egg yolks. On the other hand, the younger generation, those who prefer something less rich, and those who enjoy novelty often prefer innovative snow-skin mooncakes.

・Gift according to the situation and relationship: Premium mooncake sets are suitable for showing respect to elders or business associates, whereas simple assortments are perfect for casually sharing among friends.

・Take the volume into account: Since mooncakes are rich and cut into small pieces, a box of four is sufficient for a small gathering. If you are buying more than one box, consider the size of your recipient’s family.

・Consider dietary restrictions: Consider those with specific dietary restrictions and allergies by offering options such as halal-certified, vegetarian, and low-carb or low-egg-yolk versions.

・Order early: Products from popular hotels and bakeries often sell out quickly, and early reservation bonuses are frequently available, so it is wise to start planning several weeks before the festival begins.

A thoughtful gift that conveys even more heart, chosen with the recipient in mind, goes beyond mere visual beauty.

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