Can tea and mooncakes be paired together? How can mooncakes and tea be paired together?

We all know that mooncakes are a traditional delicacy that is unique to the Mid-Autumn Festival. They are prepared in a variety of ways and have rich flavors, including sweet and salty. They taste very good and are loved by people. Many people eat mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Mooncakes are relatively greasy, so they are usually paired with tea. So what kind of tea is good to drink with mooncakes? Let's take a closer look!

What kind of tea is good to drink with mooncakes?

After eating a mooncake, you will feel greasy. Drinking some tea will reduce the greasy feeling. There are many kinds of tea in China. Which one goes best with mooncakes? I would recommend drinking some Pu'er tea, unfermented green tea, or lightly fermented oolong tea.

During the fermentation process of Pu'er tea, cellulase and pectinase decompose into a large number of derivatives under the action of other enzymes. These derivatives can increase the secretion of pepsin, promote the activity of pepsin, enhance the stomach's ability to digest protein foods, and enhance the digestive function.

Not only after eating mooncakes, but also after eating big fish and meat, drinking some Pu'er tea can help digestion or relieve greasiness, which is very effective.

In addition, unfermented green tea is not only light in color, but also very refreshing in taste. Drinking some green tea can enhance sugar metabolism and reduce the burden on the mouth and body.

The lightly fermented oolong tea has a strong aroma and a light and not heavy taste. It dilutes the greasiness of the mooncakes while still leaving a lingering fragrance on your lips and teeth.

Recommended pairings of mooncakes and tea

Meat mooncake, nut mooncake + cooked tea, oolong tea

Fresh meat mooncakes and five-nut mooncakes belong to this category. This type of mooncake contains more fat, which makes it greasy to eat too much and puts a heavy burden on the stomach and intestines. Cooked tea is the best way to remove fat and greasiness.

Salty mooncake + white tea

Many people like double yolk mooncakes, which are salty mooncakes. Usually, the egg yolk of this type of mooncake is wrapped in the red bean paste. When you bite it, the salty and sweet taste fills your mouth. You can drink some light white tea with this type of salty mooncake. White tea is fresh and can highlight the taste of this type of mooncake.

Sweet mooncake + black tea, raw tea, green tea

Red bean paste mooncakes are sweet, soft, waxy, and paired with the mellow aroma of black tea. They can especially set off the sweetness of mooncakes, relieve the greasiness of mooncakes, and enhance the taste of mooncakes. Raw tea and green tea are refreshing after drinking, which helps to eliminate the sweet and greasy feeling brought by mooncakes. At the same time, raw tea can promote metabolism, remove excess sugar in the body, and clear away heat and greasiness.

What should you pay attention to when eating mooncakes?

1. Mooncakes usually contain a lot of sugar, so diabetics should avoid them. Even "sugar-free mooncakes" actually just do not have sucrose, and the flour on the outer layer still provides blood sugar.

2. Mooncakes contain a lot of oil, so if you mind this, you can pair them with light and low-fat foods.

3. Try to choose smaller mooncakes. Large mooncakes can be cut into pieces and shared with family members so that you can taste several flavors.

4. Eat mooncakes as a dessert at the Mid-Autumn Festival reunion dinner, so you won’t eat too much.

5. If someone in your family gives you mooncakes as a gift and you can't finish them, you can put them in the refrigerator according to the shelf life. Of course, you can also give them to relatives, friends, and colleagues and let them eat them. Haha.

6. Generally, mooncakes will be discounted on the Mid-Autumn Festival, and will be on sale afterwards. If you like mooncakes but think they are expensive, this is a good time to buy some to try.