The de-facto drink pairing with mooncakes, we've narrowed down the best teas that complement these Chinese confectioneries this Mid-Autumn Festival
Mooncake season is once again upon us, to the delight of many Singaporeans. Apart from joining the crowds at Mid-Autumn fairs lined with a wide array of mooncake brands for you to choose from, the focus is also on tea. A traditional beverage pairing with mooncakes, tea is a must-have this season.
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The light, airiness of tea, coupled with its calm aroma is a wise choice for anyone indulging in mooncakes. The combinations are endless, but here are some tea pairings with mooncakes that bring out the best of both worlds.
Matcha with red bean mooncakes
Matcha and red bean are a match made in heaven. Combining the bitterness of the matcha with the sweetness of red bean, a delightful marriage of flavours is made. Made from Azuki beans that produce a gorgeous maroon colour, its taste are likened to that of the sweet potato.
The lightness of matcha tea easily washes down the pasty red bean flavour from your palette, leaving behind a sweet, complex aftertaste.
