History

The mooncake is the iconic delicacy of the Mid-Autumn Festival (Zhong Qiu Jie, 中秋节), celebrated for more than 1,300 years. A symbol of family reunion, sharing and prosperity, it is traditionally enjoyed under the full moon on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. The egg yolk, round and golden, stands for the bright moon and for completeness.

The fillings

Three formats, three ways to share:

• Single — lotus seed paste (莲蓉)
• Box of 2 — lotus seed paste (莲蓉) and black sesame (黑芝麻)
• Box of 4 — lotus seed paste (莲蓉), black sesame (黑芝麻), red bean paste (豆沙) and mixed nuts with salt and Sichuan pepper (椒盐五仁)

Each cake weighs about 65 to 70 g.

Origin

These mooncakes come from the Cantonese tradition (Guangdong and Hong Kong), renowned for its rich and delicate fillings. It is one of the most popular versions in China and around the world.

*A Moon Festival gift, given only to the winners of the Moon Festival lucky wheel, while stocks last.

To learn more, dive into our article:
The Moon Festival and its mooncakes: a journey through tradition and flavour