Why Tea at Mid-Autumn
Reunion and mooncakes pair perfectly with tea. Mooncakes are sweet and oily; tea cuts the grease — healthy and seasonal.
Choosing a Box
- Tea + mooncake combo: most festive, all-in-one
- Double-tin tea box: decent, keeps well, elders love it
- Single high-mountain tin: budget-friendly yet presentable
Pairing
- Sweet mooncakes (lotus, red bean): fresh Dancong to cut grease
- Savory (lava, pork): roasted or strong-aroma tea
- Cantonese vs Teochew: Teochew Dancong matches Teochew mooncakes, more authentic
Etiquette
- Even numbers are lucky — double tins or two boxes
- Deliver a week early to beat logistics peaks
- A "Happy Mid-Autumn" card is thoughtful
- Offer with both hands to elders
Storage
Seal and store cool; keep mooncakes and tea separate to avoid odor transfer.
