Savour the magic of the Mid-Autumn Festival
This Mid-Autumn Festival, discover a refined way to savour the season with Raffles Singapore Sommeliers’ curated pairings of exquisite teas, Champagne and wines with our finest selection of mooncakes. From delicate floral infusions to elegant Champagnes and expressive wines, each pairing has been thoughtfully selected to complement and accentuate the distinct flavours of our mooncakes.
Elevate your Mid-Autumn indulgence with Raffles Mooncakes and evoke the spirit of reunion and joy beneath the luminous moon this year.
Raffles Mooncakes & Alcohol Pairing
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Alcohol Preference |
Raffles Sommelier's perspective |
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| Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve NV |
Fine mousse and bright acidity provide a cleansing counterpoint to the mooncakes' rich truffle centres, while the Champagne's subtle citrus and orchard-fruit character accentuate the fruit and floral nuances. Especially natural with Champagne Truffle Snow-Skin Mooncake. |
| Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Brut |
The Chardonnay-driven profile brings precision, citrus freshness and mineral length. Its delicacy complements floral and citrus-led mooncakes without overwhelming their more nuanced aromatics. Particularly elegant with Yuzu & Osmanthus Truffle Snow-Skin Mooncake. Champagne Truffle; Pistachio & Apricot; Yuzu & Osmanthus; Sakura & Raspberry |
| Billecart-Salmon Sous Bois Brut NV |
Its richer texture and layered fruit profile can stand up to the dense, creamy character of lotus paste and truffle, while the acidity prevents the pairing from becoming overly rich. A versatile choice across both snow-skin and traditional baked mooncakes. |
| Shaw + Smith M3 Adelaide Hill Australian Chardonnay |
A fuller-bodied Chardonnay with textural richness is particularly suited to nut-rich, creamy mooncakes. The wine's weight mirrors the macadamia and lotus paste, while its acidity maintains balance. The strongest pairing for the traditional nut-rich baked mooncakes.
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| Craggy Range Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc |
High-toned citrus, herbal freshness and acidity create a lifted contrast to the sweetness of the mooncakes. Best with the more delicate, aromatic flavours rather than the heavier traditional varieties. |
| Tenuta di Sesta Brunello di Montalcino |
The structured tannins, dark fruit and earthy complexity complement smoky, roasted and deeply savoury flavours. Particularly compelling with the Whisky & Lapsang Souchong Truffle Snow-Skin Mooncake, where the wine echoes the mooncake's smoky, woody character rather than competing with it. Whisky & Lapsang Souchong; Guojiao 1573 Baijiu Black Sesame; Double Yolk, Macadamia & White Lotus |
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Château Moulin Riche by Léoville Poyferré Saint-Julien Bordeaux France Cabernet Sauvignon |
Cabernet-driven structure and cassis, cedar and spice provide a serious counterpoint to the darker truffle profiles. The combination is best approached as an after-dinner pairing, closer to a dessert-course wine experience than a conventional mooncake pairing. Champagne Truffle; Whisky & Lapsang Souchong; Guojiao 1573 Baijiu Black Sesame |
For a more comprehensive list of wine and Champagne offerings, please visit our Raffles Grab & Go website.
Raffles Mooncakes & Tea Pairing
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Tea Preference |
Raffles Sommelier's perspective |
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| Raffles Peach Tea |
A fruit-forward, gently floral tea with a rounded black-tea base. Its stone-fruit and floral character complements fruity, floral and citrus-led mooncakes, while its subtle tannic structure provides balance to richer truffle fillings. |
| Raffles Passion Fruit Tea |
Vibrant tropical fruit and refreshing acidity make this an excellent counterpoint to citrus, berry and fruit-forward mooncakes. Its lively character also helps cut through the richness of truffle-based fillings. |
| Raffles Green Tea |
Clean, fresh and subtly vegetal, green tea works particularly well with nutty, earthy and lightly sweet flavours. Its gentle bitterness refreshes the palate and prevents richer lotus, pistachio and egg-yolk fillings from becoming overly heavy. Matcha & Raspberry; Pistachio & Apricot; Pine Nuts, Macadamia & White Lotus |
| Raffles Darjeeling Tea |
Elegant floral aromatics and a refined tannic structure make Darjeeling particularly versatile with floral, fruit and chocolate-led mooncakes. Its complexity adds depth without overpowering delicate snow-skin flavours. |
| Raffles Afternoon Tea |
A classic, well-rounded black tea with sufficient body to complement traditional baked mooncakes, lotus paste, egg yolk and roasted nuts. Its tannins provide a cleansing contrast to richer, buttery textures. Double Yolk & Macadamia; Pine Nuts, Macadamia & White Lotus; Mother-of-Pearl & Single Yolk |
| Raffles Singapore Sling Tea |
Fruit-forward and aromatic, this tea naturally complements contemporary snow-skin mooncakes with fruit, floral and chocolate notes. Its lively profile adds freshness while creating an intriguing link to the distinctive character of the Singapore Sling. |
| Raffles Assam Tea |
Full-bodied and malty, Assam has the depth to stand alongside rich, roasted, nutty and deeply flavoured mooncakes. Its robust structure is particularly suited to traditional baked varieties and smoky or whisky-led fillings. Double Yolk & Macadamia; Pine Nuts, Macadamia & White Lotus; Whisky & Lapsang Souchong |
| Raffles English Breakfast Tea |
Brisk and full-bodied, this classic black tea provides a familiar counterpoint to rich lotus paste, egg yolk and nut-based mooncakes. Its tannic finish cleanses the palate and keeps substantial flavours in balance. Double Yolk & Macadamia; Mother-of-Pearl & Single Yolk; Pine Nuts, Macadamia & White Lotus |
| Raffles Lemon Tea |
Bright citrus aromatics and refreshing acidity make Lemon Tea particularly suited to citrus, floral and berry-led mooncakes, while providing a refreshing contrast to richer chocolate and truffle flavours. |
| Raffles Sweet Berries Tea |
Expressive berry aromatics create a natural affinity with raspberry, apricot and other fruit-led fillings, while the tea's freshness brings balance to richer truffle and lotus-paste creations. |
For a more comprehensive list of Raffles Tea offerings, please visit our Raffles Boutique page: https://www.rafflesarcade.com.sg/category/gourmet-selection/teas