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Moonlit treasures for the Mid-Autumn Festival

Celebrate mooncake season with a decadent line-up of classic and innovative treats that will delight all tastes

    • Peach Blossoms' traditional baked mooncakes.
    • Pan Pacific Orchard's boxes are designed in collaboration with local artist David Chan.
    • St Regis Singapore's elegant range of gift sets.
    • Fairmont Singapore's snowskin range.
    • Fullerton Hotel's Jade 15 Treasures Premium Gift Box.
    • Orchard Hotel's collection of classic baked mooncakes.
    • Intercontinental Singapore's Grand Luxe Premium Box.
    • Hai Tien Lo's baked and snowskin mooncake range.
    • Peach Blossoms' traditional baked mooncakes. PHOTO: PARKROYAL COLLECTION
    • Pan Pacific Orchard's boxes are designed in collaboration with local artist David Chan. PHOTO: PAN PACIFIC ORCHARD
    • St Regis Singapore's elegant range of gift sets. PHOTO: ST REGIS SINGAPORE
    • Fairmont Singapore's snowskin range. PHOTO: FAIRMONT SINGAPORE
    • Fullerton Hotel's Jade 15 Treasures Premium Gift Box. PHOTO: FULLERTON HOTEL SINGAPORE
    • Orchard Hotel's collection of classic baked mooncakes. PHOTO: ORCHARD HOTEL SINGAPORE
    • Intercontinental Singapore's Grand Luxe Premium Box. PHOTO: INTERCONTINENTAL SINGAPORE
    • Hai Tien Lo's baked and snowskin mooncake range. PHOTO: PAN PACIFIC SINGAPORE
    Published Thu, Jul 11, 2024 · 06:00 PM

    PARKROYAL COLLECTION MARINA BAY, SINGAPORE

    Peach Blossoms' traditional baked mooncakes. PHOTO: PARKROYAL COLLECTION

    A special celestial celebration awaits at Peach Blossoms, where executive Chinese chef Edward Chong continues to delight with a collection of innovative and traditional mooncakes that appeal to every taste.

    The ever-creative chef embraces new and childhood flavours with two additions this year. Charcoal Peach Long Jing with Okinawa Brown Sugar Mochi (S$98 nett for four) is inspired by Peach Blossoms’ signature peach oolong tea, and features smooth peach Long Jing tea paste studded with nuggets of chewy Okinawa brown sugar mochi. Mung Bean and Red Bean Symphony (S$95 nett for four) is a heartfelt tribute to chef Chong’s youth, when kai zai paeng was a favourite snack of his. Here, he artfully blends earthy mung bean and sweet red bean paste for a subtle savoury note.

    Traditional tastes are also catered for with the classic Single Yolk with White Lotus Paste (S$95 nett for four) and Double Yolk with White Lotus Paste (S$98 nett for four), both a union of buttery smooth lotus paste and umami-rich salted egg yolk. 

    Impress your loved ones and business associates with these handcrafted mooncakes presented in two elegantly designed gift boxes in soothing sandy beige decorated with delicate peach blossom motifs. The Celestial Lantern Box (S$208.80 nett) doubles as a bedside lamp to beautify your room long after the pastries have been enjoyed. The Blossoms Pavilion Box (S$98 nett), inspired by the hotel’s iconic sculptural pavilions, gets new life as a stylish organiser for stationery or other knick knacks.

    Pre-orders are now available. Enjoy discounts of 30 per cent off all items from now till Jul 28; 25 per cent from Jul 29 to Aug 18; and 20 per cent with selected credit cards from Aug 19 to Sep 17. Enjoy a S$200 Peach Blossoms Voucher with every purchase of the limited-edition Celestial Lantern Box.

    Please visit https://bit.ly/celestial-blossoms-mooncakes for online purchases, or call Peach Blossoms on 6845 1118. For more information, email promotions.prsmb@parkroyalcollection.com 

    PAN PACIFIC SINGAPORE

    Hai Tien Lo's baked and snowskin mooncake range. PHOTO: PAN PACIFIC SINGAPORE

    Welcome the Mid-Autumn Festival in elegant fashion with Hai Tien Lo’s specially curated collection of baked and snowskin mooncakes, presented in exquisite red and gold boxes adorned with the award-winning restaurant’s signature motifs.

    Make a grand impression with the limited edition Four Treasures Baked Mooncakes Premium Gift Set, with its luxurious combination of classic baked creations and your choice of a teapot set (S$188) or a bottle of Taittinger Brut Reserve Champagne (S$288 nett). A stylish leatherette bag completes this distinctive gift that friends and business associates will remember.

    Fill your gift box with the all-time-favourite Hai Tien Lo No.1 Tea Baked Mooncake (S$95 nett for four) with melon seeds for a chewy contrast to the delicate tea-infused white lotus seed paste. Other options include the new and decadent Caramel Walnut Cocoa Baked Mooncake (S$95 nett for four); classic Single Yolk White Lotus Paste Baked Mooncake (S$95 nett for four); and of course, the ever popular Double Yolk White Lotus Paste Baked Mooncake (S$99 nett for four).

    The best-selling Mao Shan Wang Durian Snowskin Mooncake (S$108 nett for four) makes its eagerly awaited return, packed with the luscious “King of Fruits” for a decadent treat. Also irresistible is the newly launched Mango Pomelo Snowskin Mooncake (S$95 nett for four), a refreshing blend of mango and pomelo enveloped in melt-in-the-mouth snowskin.

    Pre-orders are available from now till Aug 8, and for purchase from Aug 9 to Sep 17. Enjoy an early bird discount of 30 per cent for orders made from now until Jul 31 (25 per cent discount for Mao Shan Wang snowskin mooncakes and premium gift box). 

    Please visit panpacificsingapore.oddle.me or eshop-ppsin.panpacific.com for online orders.

    THE FULLERTON HOTELS  SINGAPORE

    Fullerton Hotel's Jade 15 Treasures Premium Gift Box. PHOTO: FULLERTON HOTEL SINGAPORE

    Celebrate time-honoured traditions this Mid-Autumn Festival with exquisite mooncake collections from The Fullerton Hotel Singapore and The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore.

    Classics reign at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore with a quartet of baked mooncakes that include two new additions: the Premium Mixed Nuts Baked Mooncake – a fragrant mixture that’s sweet, savoury and nutty; and Assam Tea with Lemon, Mung Bean and Raisin Baked Mooncake that’s a clever play of textures and flavours.

    Purists can also enjoy their favourites with a healthy twist: the Low Sugar White Lotus Paste with Single Yolk or Double Yolks (S$88 and S$92 nett for four respectively). 

    Enjoy all four in the Fullerton Classics Baked Mooncakes gift set (S$92 nett), presented in a collectible deep-red drawer box embellished with a gold imprint of the Fullerton Building’s neoclassical facade. A new two-piece gift set (S$68 nett) contains one Low Sugar White Lotus Seed Paste with Double Yolks Baked Mooncake and one Assam Tea with Lemon, Mung Bean and Raisin Baked Mooncake. Both are housed in a red pillar postbox, a nod to Fullerton’s former General Post Office past.

    The limited edition Jade 15 Treasures Premium Gift Set (S$218 nett) also returns, with its elegant jade-hued box housing one giant mooncake surrounded by 14 mini mooncakes in flavours such as osmanthus and rose.

    The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore’s heritage-inspired The Clifford Pier Snowskin Mooncake Tingkat (S$118 nett) offers four snowskin mooncakes in two brand new flavours: the tropical Pina Colada with White Rum Truffle Snowskin Mooncake; and Lychee Rose Snowskin Mooncake.

    Now open for pre-orders, enjoy discounts of up to 30 per cent from now till Jul 31, and up to 25 per cent from Aug 1 to 31.

    Please visit shop.fullertonhotels.com for online orders or The Fullerton Cake Boutique.

    FAIRMONT SINGAPORE

    Fairmont Singapore's snowskin range. PHOTO: FAIRMONT SINGAPORE

    The Mid-Autumn Festival returns with yet another memorable collection of signature mooncakes crafted by the culinary team at Fairmont Singapore. Look forward to an array of mouth-watering baked classics, mini varieties and snowskin mooncakes – a blend of rich tradition and creativity in eight curated flavours – perfect for your own enjoyment or as gifts to loved ones and business associates.

    Present these gems in elegant, wood-inspired boxes adorned with delicate floral motifs that depict ethereal Anjou Pear flowers – magical blooms that grace the landscapes each spring. The Assorted Baked Mooncakes in Premium Box comes with an exquisite tea set (S$116 nett for 4 pieces), a beautiful complement to the handcrafted delights within.

    Snowskin mooncake fans are spoilt for choice with a range of alcohol-infused and alcohol-free options available. Teetotallers will fall for the newest flavours of Matcha Pistachio and Yuzu Pear, or old favourites including the Sea Salt Caramel and Peach Passionfruit (S$107 nett for eight pieces, assorted flavours). For those who like their tipple, Whiskey Orange is an irresistible new creation, while regular favourites such as Champagne Truffle, Lychee Martini and Grape Soju (S$122 nett for eight pieces, assorted flavours) remain exquisite treats.

    Purists can find traditional comfort in the likes of Low Sugar White Lotus Paste with Single Yolk Mooncake (S$91 nett for four); Low Sugar White Lotus Paste with Double Yolk Mooncake (S$94 nett for four); and Baked Mooncake with Pine Nuts and Pumpkin Seeds (S$83 nett for four).

    Launched last year, its range of popular baked mini mooncakes returns with three brand new flavours: citrusy Mango Pomelo; fun Orh Nee (Yam Paste) with Pumpkin; and the unique Hojicha Latte (S$108 nett for nine pieces).

    From now till Aug 6, eligible customers including members of Accor Plus, Amex Platinum, Accor Live Limitless, OCBC card holders, and other participating credit card holders, can order online and enjoy special privileges. 

    Please visit Fairmont At Home for online purchases, or email  fairmontsingapore.mooncakes@fairmont.com for more information.

    THE ORCHARD HOTEL SINGAPORE

    Orchard Hotel's collection of classic baked mooncakes. PHOTO: ORCHARD HOTEL SINGAPORE

    From traditional baked mooncakes to modern snowskin creations, the award-winning Hua Ting has crafted a captivating line-up of lunar luxuries for this Mid-Autumn Festival. 

    Savour the authenticity and harmony of flavours in Hua Ting’s range of classic baked mooncakes including the popular White Lotus Paste with Double Yolk and Macadamia Nuts (S$86 for four) and the Seeds of Harmony (S$88 for four) which is a hit with nut lovers. 

    This year, a new flavour makes its debut – Black Sesame with Melon Seeds (S$80 for four) with the distinctive richness of roasted black sesame paste encased in delicate pastry.

    From its snowskin range, Premium 100 Per Cent AAA Grade Mao Shan Wang (S$78 for two full-sized mooncakes) is a perennial favourite for its rich creamy decadence. Discover new flavours such as refreshing Lychee & Lemon (S$78* for eight pieces), Crunchy Pistachio Chocolate (S$78* for eight), and the classy blend of Southern Jujube with Almond Flakes and Sakura Ganache (S$78* for eight). And who doesn’t love the all-time favourite of White Lotus Paste & Champagne Ganache (S$78* for eight) with a delightful hint of alcohol?

    Hua Ting’s mooncakes are beautifully presented in an elegant craft box that can be repurposed as a case for jewellery and other keepsakes, making it a smart sustainable choice as well.

    And for connoisseurs of fine tea, Hua Ting has curated a Limited Edition Premium Tea Pot Collection (S$138 to S$168) that includes an exquisite teapot set. The S$138 set also includes 16 Years Aged Premium Pu’er Tea – the perfect complement to its artisanal mooncakes.

    Mooncakes are available from Aug 1 to Sep 17 at Orchard Hotel Lobby Kiosk. Prices are subject to prevailing taxes. *each box contains eight mini snowskin mooncakes.

    Please visit millenniumhotels.com/en/huating-mooncakes for online orders and more information.

    THE ST REGIS SINGAPORE

    The St Regis Singapore’s elegant range of gift sets. PHOTO: THE ST REGIS SINGAPORE

    The St Regis Singapore commemorates the Mid-Autumn Festival with an elegant range of gift sets that pay homage to the fine art of craftsmanship. This capsule collection features beautifully designed boxes in dreamy pastel hues of French Lavender(four-piece baked mooncake gift set from S$84.80 nett as well as eight-piece mini snowskin mooncake gift set from S$90.80 nett) and Serene Blue (two-piece baked mooncake petite gift set at S$65.80 nett as well as four-piece mini snowskin mooncake petite gift set at S$65.80 nett), as well as the extravagant Rosewood Dressing Box – a decadent gift for a most special recipient.

    Stalwart Cantonese restaurant Yan Ting complements the collectible boxes with enticing baked and snowskin mooncakes in brand new and classic flavours. 

    Pu’er Tea with Melon Seed Traditional Baked Mooncake (S$88.80 nett for four) makes its debut, along with the familiar White Lotus with Single, Double and Four Yolks (S$88.80 nett/S$92.80 nett/S$124.80 nett for four) and low sugar White Lotus Paste with Macadamia Nuts (S$84.80 nett for four).

    Its mini snowskin range in boxes of eight features new fruity and innovative flavours such as Red Dates and Walnut Paste Lychee Martini Truffle (S$90.80 nett); Rose Tea Paste with Maple and Cream Cheese Truffle (S$90.80 nett); and Orange Paste Chamomile Citron Truffle (S$90.80 nett). And of course, old favourites such as Pure Mao Shan Wang Durian (S$128.80 nett) and Black and White Sesame Paste with Caramel Sea Salt Truffle (S$90.80 nett) never fail to please.

    For the ultimate in luxury gifting, the Rosewood Extravagant Dressing Box (S$208.80 nett) adorned with delicate debossed floral motifs and gold embellishment is an exquisite keepsake, filled with your choice of baked and snowskin mooncakes.

    Delivery and self-collection are from Aug 2 to Sep 17 at The St Regis Singapore.

    Please visit giftwithstregis.oddle.me for online orders. For more information, email  festive.midautumn@stregis.com.

    INTERCONTINENTAL SINGAPORE

    InterContinental Singapore’s Grand Luxe Premium Box. PHOTO: INTERCONTINENTAL SINGAPORE

    For the ultimate in Mid-Autumn Festival gifting, Man Fu Yuan has curated a range of innovative snowskin flavours and healthier low sugar baked mooncakes, elegantly presented in leatherette boxes that make excellent keepsakes.

    In pastel hues of soft pink and pristine ivory, the boxes are thoughtfully designed with a handle and magnetic clasp that are ideal for repurposing. Fill them with the exclusive Blossom & Botany set of four snowskin mooncakes (S$102 nett) in fruity tropical flavours comprising Golden Peach and Pumpkin Seed with Lychee Chocolate Truffle; Mangosteen and Flax Seeds with Pomegranate Chocolate Truffle; Jackfruit and Quinoa with Chocolate Truffle; and Coconut and Black Sesame Seeds with Passionfruit Chocolate Truffle.

    Don’t miss the exclusive InterContinental Negroni Lychee Chocolate Truffle Mini Snow Skin Mooncake (S$108 nett for eight pieces), which is inspired by the hotel’s signature cocktail and comes in its very own turquoise tin box decorated with an illustration of the hotel’s iconic facade.

    For the health-conscious, low-sugar baked mooncakes let you indulge with less guilt. Available in red or white lotus paste with single or double egg yolks, as well as Macadamia and Pumpkin Seeds or Assorted Nuts with Plant-based Ham, they are priced from S$88 to S$98 nett for a box of four. 

    Meanwhile, the Grand Luxe Premium Box (S$198 nett) is an extra indulgent gift that will make an impression on important business partners. The opulent treasure chest reveals four assorted baked mooncakes complemented by Man Fu Yuan’s exclusive Five Element tea blend – a perfect match for a Mid-Autumn celebration. 

    Walk-in purchases are available from Jul 30 to Sep 17 at Man Fu Yuan mooncake booth, at the Level 1 side entrance of InterContinental Singapore from Bugis Junction mall. 

    Please visit singapore.intercontinental.com/mooncakes for online orders. For more information, email sinhb-festive@ihg.com or call Man Fu Yuan at 6825-1131/1132.

    PAN PACIFIC ORCHARD

    Pan Pacific Orchard’s boxes are designed in collaboration with local artist David Chan. PHOTO: PAN PACIFIC ORCHARD

    Pan Pacific Orchard celebrates its inaugural Mid-Autumn festival with a difference, collaborating with acclaimed local artist David Chan to create exclusive mooncake packaging that showcases his thought-provoking art. 

    Inspired by the hotel’s verdant greenery and graceful Jenga-like architecture, each box features a striking bronze background with deep blue accents, and opens up to reveal Chan’s artwork Skin Deep: Bias Colours. Using Pantone’s skin tone guide, he portrays flowers in vivid human skin colours rather than conventional hues – a statement about the diversity of appearances and cultures that make up the world, and the deep connections we all share.

    To embrace the spirit of togetherness that the Mid-Autumn Festival embodies, Pan Pacific Orchard debuts a collection of classic and innovative baked mooncakes that are perfect for sharing with loved ones and business associates.

    Low Sugar White Lotus Paste (S$78 nett for four) lets you enjoy the classic taste with a healthier twist. White Lotus Paste with Single Yolk or Double Yolk (S$88 and S$92 nett for four, respectively) are also available.

    For a unique twist, look to the Specialty Baked range which showcases Black Sesame with Diced Salted Egg Yolk and Red Bean (S$96 nett for four) for a daring blend of nutty, sweet and salty flavours. The Oolong with Melon Seed mooncake (S$96 nett for four) is infused with the delicate fragrance of fine Chinese tea complemented by a nutty crunch. If you can’t decide, the Four Treasures gift box (S$96) lets you mix-and-match as you please, and is ideal for sharing or gifting during this mooncake season.

    Pre-orders are available from Jul 14. Enjoy early bird savings of 30 per cent from Jul 14 to Aug 15, and 25 per cent off for selected credit cards and Pan Pacific Discovery members from Aug 16 to Sep 17.

    Please visit panpacific.com/midautumnblossoms for online orders. For more information, email festive.ppsor@panpacific.com or call 9321 8913.

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