Cover Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta marks Mid-Autumn with timeless traditions and seasonal mooncakes gifting
Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta marks Mid-Autumn with timeless traditions and seasonal mooncakes gifting
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From traditional lotus paste to inventive flavours, a celebration of heritage and togetherness unfolds through mooncakes at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta.
As the full moon brightens the city skyline, the spirit of the Mid-Autumn Festival takes hold across Jakarta. It is a season anchored in simple pleasures: gathering with family, expressing quiet gratitude, and sharing tea alongside sweet, delicate pastries. At Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta, executive pastry chef Lorenzo Sollecito captures this timeless rhythm with a collection that bridges age-old tradition and modern craft.
At the centre of the celebration is the classic Mooncake Collection, presented in a striking Chinese-orange box embellished with floral motifs and delicate architectural latticework. Inside, four traditional baked recipes honour long-standing customs. The rich depth of White Lotus Egg Yolk and Red Bean with Egg Yolk offers a nostalgic taste of home, while smooth Black Sesame and fragrant Pandan lend a subtle, regional warmth to the table. Crafted with care, each pastry invites slow, lingering conversation over a freshly brewed pot of oolong tea.
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Above From White Lotus Egg Yolk to Pandan, find timeless Four Seasons Mooncake Collection
Above Red Bean Egg Yolk mooncake
From White Lotus Egg Yolk to Pandan, find timeless Four Seasons Mooncake Collection
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For those curious to explore something outside the conventional mold, the hotel introduces the Bloom of Fortune Cake Collection. Shaped into soft, floral forms, these petite cakes reinterpret familiar Southeast Asian flavours through refined European pastry techniques. Srikaya Banana brings a creamy sweetness reminiscent of local breakfasts, while Hibiscus Coconut and Pineapple Tart offer a bright, tropical acidity. Rounded out by Elderflower Guava and a comforting, aromatic Teh Tarik, the collection offers a playful, contemporary alternative for afternoon tea gatherings.
Beyond the family table, Mid-Autumn remains a meaningful moment for professional connection. To mark the season with colleagues and partners, Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta has created a corporate mooncake gift box offering the four signature baked recipes in elegant packaging.
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Pineapple Tart mooncake
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Whether placed at the centre of a festive family feast or sent as a token of appreciation to friends across the city, these seasonal creations from Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta remind us of the festival's true essence: pausing to honour shared bonds and taking time to celebrate the simple joy of coming together.
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Since embarking on her career as a food journalist in 2012, she has penned hundreds of articles delving into culinary trends, chef profiles, and gastronomic destinations across Asia. Born and raised in Bali, Eve is dividing her time between Bali and Jakarta.
