Hai Tien Lo Celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with Elegant Mooncake Creations

Hi Huneybees,

There's something about the arrival of mooncake season that instantly makes Singapore feel a little more festive. As families prepare for reunions and businesses begin selecting gifts for clients and partners, it's also the time when many of us start looking forward to one of my favourite annual traditions - discovering this year's mooncake collections.

This year feels particularly special at Pan Pacific Singapore, as the hotel celebrates an incredible 40 years of hospitality. Over the past four decades, it has been the setting for countless weddings, family celebrations, festive reunions, milestone birthdays and memorable dining experiences. As someone who has had the opportunity to experience many of the hotel's dining concepts over the years, it's lovely to see this milestone celebrated alongside one of Singapore's most cherished festivals.

Continuing its tradition of handcrafted mooncakes, Hai Tien Lo unveils its 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival collection, curated by Executive Chinese Chef Edden Yap and his culinary team. Combining timeless favourites with an exciting new flavour, this year's collection offers something for both traditionalists and adventurous food lovers alike.

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A Mooncake Collection Worth Celebrating

Available in elegant sets of four, Hai Tien Lo's mooncakes are presented in a vibrant orange keepsake box adorned with delicate floral motifs. Rather than being packaging that's used once and forgotten, the beautifully designed box doubles as a jewellery or keepsake box, making it a thoughtful gift that continues to be useful long after the mooncakes have been enjoyed.

Whether you're preparing corporate gifts, thanking loved ones, or bringing a gift to a Mid-Autumn gathering, presentation certainly won't disappoint.

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What's New This Year

Roselle with Wolfberries and White Lotus Paste Baked Mooncake

Making its debut this year is the Roselle with Wolfberries and White Lotus Paste Baked Mooncake.

Instead of following the traditional flavour profile, this new creation introduces gentle floral aromas with subtle fruity notes from roselle, beautifully complemented by smooth white lotus paste and nutritious wolfberries. The result is a lighter, more refreshing interpretation of the classic baked mooncake while still retaining the rich, comforting flavours synonymous with Mid-Autumn Festival.

For those who enjoy trying something different each season, this is definitely the mooncake to look out for!

Returning Signature Favourites

No Mid-Autumn celebration at Hai Tien Lo would be complete without the return of its signature favourites.

Hai Tien Lo No. 1 Tea Baked Mooncake

One of the restaurant's signature creations, the Hai Tien Lo No. 1 Tea Baked Mooncake continues to stand out with its fragrant blend of premium tea and aromatic herbs. Instead of overwhelming sweetness, the tea lends a refined depth of flavour that tea lovers will especially appreciate.

Double Yolk & Single Yolk White Lotus Paste Mooncakes

For those who believe tradition is best enjoyed in its purest form, the Double Yolk White Lotus Paste Baked Mooncake and Single Yolk White Lotus Paste Baked Mooncake remain timeless classics.

Each mooncake features silky smooth white lotus paste paired with rich salted egg yolks, delivering the familiar savoury-sweet balance that many look forward to every Mid-Autumn Festival.

Mao Shan Wang Durian Snow Skin Mooncake

Durian lovers will undoubtedly gravitate towards the Mao Shan Wang Durian Snow Skin Mooncake.

Made with premium Mao Shan Wang durian, the creamy filling is wrapped in delicate snow skin, creating a luxurious dessert that's rich, fragrant and indulgent without feeling overly heavy. It's easy to see why this continues to be one of Hai Tien Lo's most sought-after seasonal offerings year after year.

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Exclusive Four Treasures Gift Sets

If you're looking for an elevated gifting option, Hai Tien Lo has introduced two specially curated Four Treasures gift sets.

Premium Four Treasures Baked Mooncake Set ($188 nett)

Presented in an elegant two-tier floral gift box, this premium set includes:

• Hai Tien Lo No. 1 Tea Baked Mooncake

• Roselle with Wolfberries and White Lotus Paste Baked Mooncake

• Double Yolk White Lotus Paste Baked Mooncake

• Single Yolk White Lotus Paste Baked Mooncake

• A beautifully crafted teapot with two teacups

• A tin containing two packets of Hai Tien Lo No. 1 Tea

It's a luxurious gift that extends beyond mooncakes, creating an entire tea appreciation experience that can be enjoyed long after the festival.

Classic Four Treasures Baked Mooncake Set ($98 nett)

For those seeking a more accessible gifting option, the Classic Four Treasures Set includes all four baked mooncake flavours presented in Hai Tien Lo's signature keepsake box.

It offers an excellent introduction to this year's collection while still delivering an elegant presentation suitable for festive gifting.

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Early Bird Savings

Planning ahead certainly pays off.

Guests can enjoy:

• Up to 30% savings for orders placed from 18 June to 27 July 2026

• Up to 25% savings for purchases made between 28 July and 25 September 2026

Mooncakes can be ordered online and collected from the mooncake booth located on Level 1 of Pan Pacific Singapore from 17 August to 25 September 2026, daily between 10:00am and 8:00pm.

Delivery options are also available for both individual and bulk corporate orders, making gifting convenient whether you're ordering for family or clients.

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Celebrate 40 Years with Pan Pacific Singapore

As Pan Pacific Singapore celebrates its 40th anniversary, this year's Mid-Autumn Festival collection feels like more than just another seasonal launch. It reflects four decades of bringing people together through meaningful celebrations, exceptional hospitality and memorable dining experiences.

For regular guests, it's also worth joining the Pan Pacific DISCOVERY loyalty programme, where members can earn up to 7% back in DISCOVERY Dollars (D$) on stays, dining and spa experiences, along with exclusive member privileges including room upgrades, late check-out (subject to availability), birthday treats and complimentary breakfast for Titanium members.

For more information, visit https://www.panpacific.com/en/panpacific-discovery/sign-up-today.html?r=PPSIN.

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Whether you're searching for a thoughtful corporate gift, a beautiful present for loved ones, or simply looking to indulge in premium handcrafted mooncakes this Mid-Autumn Festival, Hai Tien Lo's 2026 collection offers a refined balance of tradition and innovation.

While the new Roselle with Wolfberries and White Lotus Paste Baked Mooncake has definitely piqued my curiosity with its delicate floral and fruity notes, I'm still salivating over the signature Hai Tien Lo No. 1 Tea Baked Mooncake, whose fragrant tea-infused filling remains one of the collection's most memorable flavours.

With elegant keepsake packaging, exclusive gift sets and attractive early bird savings, this year's collection is well worth considering as we gather with family and friends to celebrate reunion beneath the full moon.

Mooncake orders: Now until 25 September 2026
Self-collection: 17 August – 25 September 2026, 10:00am – 8:00pm
Collection Venue: Mooncake Booth, Level 1, Pan Pacific Singapore

View Hai Tien Lo's Mid-Autumn Festival Mooncake brochure and order form here.

To order, please call +65 6826 8240 or +65 9009 5936, email specialevents.ppsin@panpacific.com, or visit panpacificsingapore.oddle.me from 18 June until 25 September 2026.

🐝 Bee's Note

If you've been following Huney'Z World this year, you'll know Pan Pacific Singapore has been celebrating its 40th anniversary with a series of wonderful dining experiences, and I've been lucky enough to experience quite a few of them.

From indulgent buffets at Edge to afternoon tea at Pacific Emporium, and now Hai Tien Lo's elegant mooncakes, it's been lovely seeing how each experience showcases a different side of the hotel. I can't wait to see what other celebrations are still to come!

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From Tea-Infused Classics to Snow Skin Delights: Hai Tien Lo’s Mooncake Lineup

Hi Huneybees,

The Mid-Autumn Festival has always been about reunion, reflection, and indulgence; and this year, Hai Tien Lo (海天楼) at Pan Pacific Singapore is once again raising the bar with a collection that’s as elegant as it is delicious. Known for its refined Cantonese cuisine and award-winning creations, Hai Tien Lo has unveiled a lineup of mooncakes that marry tradition with creativity, presented in a keepsake box designed to be cherished long after the festivities.

The mooncakes this year are presented in a hand-crafted red box adorned with Hai Tien Lo’s signature golden motifs. Beyond just packaging, this exquisite case is designed to be repurposed as a jewellery box which is a thoughtful touch that makes gifting even more meaningful.

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Signature & New Flavours to Savour

Returning by popular demand is the Hai Tien Lo No. 1 Tea with Melon Seeds Baked Mooncake ($95 per box of four) - a refined creation infused with a robust blend of tea and herbs, perfect for tea lovers.

Other highlights from the baked collection include:

• NEW Pandan Paste with Roasted Sunflower Seeds ($95/4 pcs) - nutty, fragrant, and oh-so-Singaporean.

• Single Yolk White Lotus Paste ($95/4 pcs) - a timeless classic.

• Double Yolk White Lotus Paste ($99/4 pcs) - indulgence doubled.

• Four Treasures Baked Mooncakes ($98/4 pcs) - a luxurious assortment featuring one of each baked flavour, perfect for gifting family or business partners.

Snow Skin Indulgence

For those who love the chilled delights of snow skin mooncakes, Hai Tien Lo presents:

• Mao Shan Wang Durian Snow Skin Mooncake ($108/4 pcs) - rich, creamy, and crowned as the king of snow skin favourites.

• Mango Pomelo Snow Skin Mooncake ($95/4 pcs) - a refreshing mix of juicy mango and tangy pomelo, delicately wrapped in soft snow skin.

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Where & How to Get Them

Hai Tien Lo’s mooncakes are available now until 6 October 2025 at panpacificsingapore.oddle.me.

• Collection: 28 August – 6 October, 10am – 8pm, at Pan Pacific Singapore’s Mooncake Booth (Level 1).

• Delivery: Free for orders above $150 (fees apply for smaller orders, based on location).

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Early Bird Specials

• Enjoy up to 30% off orders made by 24 August 2025.

• From 25 August – 6 October 2025, enjoy up to 25% off.

*All prices include prevailing government taxes unless otherwise stated.

📞 For enquiries or orders, call +65 6826 8240 / +65 9009 5936, email specialevents.ppsin@panpacific.com, or visit panpacificsingapore.oddle.me.

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Enjoy A Cuppa Tea Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Hi Huneybees,

Every Zodiac sign has its own strengths and weaknesses, its own specific traits, desires and attitude towards life and people, carrying specific energies. Just like every star sign and its own traits, Newby Teas' Zodiac Collection is here to celebrate the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival as we enjoy the delectable mooncakes with their tea pairings under the beautiful night sky with our loved ones.

Newby is the most awarded international brand in high-end luxury tea, they are committed to the preservation not only of the character of tea itself, but also its history and culture, with quality as their number one priority.

Using just the leaves of a single estate means standards can vary from year to year. That’s why only the finest leaves from a variety of tea gardens, picked at their most prime season, are selected. Expert tasters sample thousands of harvests, with their recommendations sent to founder and tea specialist, Mr Sethia. Only after he has personally tasted and approved each tea will it be ready to bear the Newby name.

For the Zodiac collection, they have chosen a variety of luxury tea to reflect the personality of each celestial constellation. Each adorned its midnight-blue caddy with Swarovski® crystal elements for a touch of luxe. Not only are the collectible tins perfect for gift-giving, they are also lovely to add to your cabinet display. Check out how pretty the Virgo one is!

Within, you will find 25g of the special tea leaves that will suit your Zodiac sign. Each packed in an aluminum bag, all you need is cut a little hole and pour out the amount needed, when done, roll the bag up and have it stored back in the airtight tin.

For Virgos, we have the Gunpowder tea. It might sound very strong, but it's actually the slight smoky aftertaste that gives its name. It's a light, fragrant taste of finest green tea leaves rolled in the Chinese tradition that makes it a nice pairing with sweet desserts or even a round of Dim Sum. Below are the list of teas for the other Zodiacs.

Aquarius - Darjeeling

A much-celebrated Indian tea, refreshing and invigorating with muscatel notes. India’s steep Himalayan foothills are home to probably the world's most celebrated black tea. The cool, rainy climate shapes the florally aromatic character of Newby’s Darjeeling blend.

Pisces - Green Sencha

Subtly fragant green tea with a note of rice and a pleasing freshness. Carefully plucked in early spring, the young leaves in this green tea have been steamed in traditional Japanese style, preserving their dark green colour and delicate, slightly rice-like taste.

Aries - African Blend

An exclusive blend of the finest African black teas. The bright copper cup has a spicy aroma, and the taste is rich and earthy with a slightly astringent finish.

Taurus - English Breakfast

The Great British classic, full-bodied, smooth and malty with notes of citrus. A classic British tradition once enjoyed by Queen Victoria, English Breakfast remains enduringly popular. An unmistakably malty flavour and citrus tinge add an edge to Newby’s robust blend.

Gemini - Indian Breakfast

A light, refreshing blend of fine black teas from Assam and the Himalayas. While still one of the darker teas, this breakfast blend is lighter than English Breakfast, with a muscatel fragrance.The taste is malty and light, with a refreshing finish.

Cancer - Fujian Oolong

Fujian Oolong’s cup is light-yellow / amber, and has a fascinating orchid aroma.The taste is balanced, if complex; fruity, spicy, and with a sweet finish.

Leo - Assam

A full-bodied, malty black tea from northern India. The region’s reliably warm climate and summer monsoon rains are conducive to producing strong, malty teas such as Newby’s Assam, a classic blend particularly fortifying at breakfast.

Libra - Earl Grey

A fragrant and balanced black tea with a citrus aroma and sweet bergamot hints. A British tradition enjoyed all over the world, Newby’s Earl Grey is characterised by the subtle taste of bergamot, its smooth finish and appealing citrus fragrance.

Scorpio - Jasmine

A smooth and delicate tea infused with a sweet jasmine aroma. Green tea leaves absorb the scent of richly fragrant night-flowering jasmine, lending an unmistakably floral note to Newby’s smooth and delicate Jasmine Blossom.

Sagittarius - Ceylon

A bright, full-bodied black tea with an invigorating light citrus note. Sri Lanka’s mountain monsoons create the character of Newby’s distinctive Ceylon blend, noted for its refreshing taste and subtle citrus aroma.

Capricorn - Himalaya

The Himalayas’ masterpiece, a majestic and memorable black tea. While still one of the darker teas, this breakfast blend is lighter than English Breakfast, with a muscatel fragrance.The taste is malty and light, with a refreshing finish.

This range of tea is lighter in taste, which will pair good with the mooncakes during the Mooncake Festival. I like that it will make good gifts together with the mooncake deliveries for your friends, families and even business clients.

Each Zodiac caddy retails at a special price of $35 (usual price at S$44), only at TANGS Orchard. The entire zodiac collection gift set that comes in a beautiful black box retails online at S$541.30.

Other than the Zodiac Collection, Newby Teas also offer other ranges of tea in teabags other than loose tea leaves with pretty packaging too. I like that the teabags and even the string is made with potato starch instead of the usual nylon, to prevent any toxic exchange.

Newby Teas are all available for purchase at their pop up booth at TANGS Orchard from 18th September to 1st October 2017. There are a few promotions, do check them out. If not, you can also head over to their e-boutique at www.newbyteas.sg to make your online purchases.

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Get Your Mooncakes At Compass One This Mid-Autumn Festival

Hi Huneybees,

It's time to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, enjoy those delectable mooncakes and tea under the moon with your friends and families as the little ones walk around the gardens with their cute lanterns.

Every year, hubby and I will go "shopping" for mooncakes, sample them before making our purchases for both our families. This year, we have somewhere new to check out - Compass One! 

They will be hosting its first-ever Mid-Autumn Celebration from 18 September to 4 October with the St. Regis Singapore and Fu Chong exclusively available here. Along, you can find multiple brands and unique International, Japanese and Halal Mooncakes too!

At the exclusive Yan Ting, St. Regis Singapore booth, you can try their new Reduced Sugar Green Apple Paste with Macadamia Nut Snow Skin Mooncake. I like that it is not overly sweet and has a subtle fruity taste, and the packaging? You can even use it for a special frame deco for this season.

Looking to send the mooncakes as gifts for family or business associate? Check out their Eight Treasures Assorted Snow Skin Mooncakes Premium Gift Set or the Four Traditional Baked Mooncakes Premium Gift Set.

Each set is perfectly accompanied by premium grade Pu-Erh tea along with an elegant teapot set, or a bottle of Champagne with a pair of limited edition Champagne flutes. Cheers!

At Heiraz Bakery’s, you can find halal mooncakes that even our Muslim friends can try. Their signature is the Durian Lempuk where the durian is baked for 6 hours, thus the lighter baked skin colour for the mooncakes.

Though made with halal recipe in mind, these mooncakes tast no different but better than the usual mooncakes that we have...

Fu Chong will also showcase its series of fruit snow skin mooncakes, which are made with fresh soursop, cempedak and mango. They are a little on the sweet side, but the rainbow colours makes them all so delightful to look at. The mooncakes boast pulps that provide a refreshing, crunchy bite. The mao shan wang rendition, with its creamy texture and robust flavour, will wow durian aficionados.

Next to Fu Chong, you can also find Kele. They have the usual baked mooncakes but what I find special is their snowskin mooncakes that come in special flavors like Mao San Wang Durian, Strawberry Cream Cheese, Mango Cream Cheese, etc. I highly recommend the Avocado Macadamia one, as it's a unique flavor and will make a special delight amongst the traditional mooncakes.

If you don't want too much carbo, something different from the norm will be the jelly mooncakes over at Kiwi. They have colourful agar agar mooncakes in fruity flavours or the local favourite durian flavour.

These mooncakes are made with no preservatives, so they have to be chilled. They do make nice desserts and more unique gifts for the new age mooncake lovers. This Tupperware shown above will be gifted when you purchase from them. They come in 4 colours and are whilst stocks last.

Something else that's more unique would be the mooncakes and Usagisan from Minamoto Kitchoan.

These Japanese confectionaries are all bite-sized and come prettily packaged that makes great gifts. They have unconventional flavours like Black Sesame. Green Tea with White Bean Paste, Earl Grey Tea, Yuzu, etc. They are not very sweet and makes very good pairing with tea.

At the bazaar, you can also get these adorable lanterns for your kids to play with, or get them engaged in a fun session of pomelo arts and crafts. Use different crafts to make edible masterpieces, flaunt their artistic flair and stand a chance to win $50 Compass One Vouchers!

Well, I made myself a unicorn pomelo, what you think? Will I win?

During this two-week event, Compass One will be collecting donations for its beneficiary, the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped. Also, if you are spending more than S$100, be sure to make a redemption for these adorable cushions and keychains!!!

Have fun shopping and have a great Mid-Autumn Festival with your friends and families! 😃

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