1. Very Sweet Mooncakes: Jujube Paste, Red Bean Paste, Lotus Seed Paste, Pineapple
Recommended Teas: Mint Tea, Green Tea. Very sweet mooncakes need teas that aid digestion. Light green tea and mint can boost glucose metabolism, preventing excess sugar from remaining in the body.
2. Very Oily Mooncakes: Egg Yolk, Braised Pork, Five-Nut
Recommended Teas: Pu'er Tea, Chrysanthemum Tea, Hawthorn Tea. Oily mooncakes pair well with robust teas to cut through the greasiness. Pu'er tea is an excellent choice as it has a cool, sweet nature and is effective for clearing fat. Chrysanthemum tea can reduce internal heat, while hawthorn tea promotes gastric acid secretion to help with digestion.
3. Semi-Sweet and Semi-Salty Mooncakes: Mung Bean, Spicy Salt
Recommended Teas: Oolong Tea. Compared to very sweet or very oily mooncakes, the semi-sweet and semi-salty flavor is already light and elegant, making oolong tea a good choice. As a semi-fermented tea, oolong is less astringent than green tea and has a smooth, mellow character that complements the rich aroma of the sweet and salty flavors.
4. Light Mooncakes: Low-Sugar, Purple Sweet Potato, Chinese Yam
Recommended Teas: Scented Tea. Light mooncakes can be paired with more flavorful teas. For example, adding a sour plum to a pot of rose tea can enhance the rose's aroma and bring out a subtle sweetness. When you then eat a light, non-greasy mooncake, the experience is especially pleasant.