Louis Koo's Favorite, the Perfect Pairing for Imperial Crown Mooncakes Turns Out to Be...

When it comes to the perfect pairing for mooncakes, the first thing that comes to mind is traditional Tieguanyin tea or sweet pomelo? But in reality, as life becomes more 'trendy', people have come up with more innovative ways to enjoy mooncakes, with various pairings that refresh our perceptions.

Pour-over coffee paired with Imperial Crown classic molten dual flavor

Young people love pour-over coffee, and trendy Italian blends and Ethiopian sun-dried varieties have always been highly sought after. What new ideas might emerge when mooncakes are paired with pour-over coffee? Considering the theme of 'tradition and innovation', we paired pour-over coffee with the classic molten dual flavor mooncakes.

The molten dual flavor mooncakes consist of half molten custard mooncake and half Imperial Crown's original molten black sesame mooncake.

Imperial Crown's master chefs have always been keen on incorporating trendy ingredients into traditional methods, and the molten custard mooncake is the best testament to this.

Made from selected French butter and salted egg yolks through multiple processes, each piece is golden, petite, and easy to eat. The molten black sesame mooncake underwent hundreds of taste tests and adjustments, using premium black sesame seeds cooked into a molten filling. The baked black sesame is fragrant without bitterness, preserving the nutritional value of black sesame while giving the mooncake a silky texture.

Whether it's the creative molten custard mooncake or the Cantonese-style molten black sesame mooncake, pairing them with a good cup of pour-over coffee instantly elevates the experience. The subtle roasted and nutty notes of the coffee not only do not overpower the milky and eggy aromas of the molten custard mooncake but instead blend harmoniously, evoking the charm of English Earl Grey tea paired with a muffin. Enjoying the two molten mooncake flavors with pour-over coffee is like savoring a traditional taste prepared with molecular gastronomy techniques, offering a unique pleasure.

Fresh fruit paired with Imperial Crown molten Musang King durian mooncake

The true 'king of durians' is none other than Malaysia's Musang King! Its color is golden, and its aroma is stronger than that of Monthong. Imperial Crown's trendy series features a novel molten Musang King mooncake made from pure Malaysian Musang King durian. The durian is incorporated into the filling, and after repeated refinements, it achieves a molten effect even at room temperature.

Given the molten Musang King mooncake's rich, bold aroma and smooth, dense texture, we deliberately set aside traditional pairings like seasonal Chaozhou sweet pomelo or local bananas for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Instead, we opted for fruits like durian, Shine Muscat grapes, and Peruvian blueberries, which provide texture without overpowering. Take a bite of the molten Musang King mooncake, then follow with a refreshing, mild fruit to cleanse the palate. The mouth then experiences two complex fruit aromas that do not overlap.

Phoenix Dan Cong tea paired with Imperial Crown classic molten custard mooncake

Traditional Cantonese mooncakes pair best with light teas like Tieguanyin or pre-rain Longjing. However, in recent years, trendy Phoenix Dan Cong tea has become a favorite among fashionable urbanites, gradually replacing traditional light teas. Compared to Tieguanyin's 'seven infusions with lingering fragrance', Dan Cong tea leaves contain aromatic compounds—terpene alcohols, methyl salicylate, and phenylethanol—allowing Phoenix Dan Cong's subtle fragrance to last over twelve infusions.

When Imperial Crown molten custard mooncakes meet the trendy Phoenix Dan Cong tea, breaking the old rule of 'mooncakes with light tea', how interesting would that be? Cut open a piece of Imperial Crown molten custard mooncake, and the enticing 'molten filling' gradually releases the aroma of French butter and salted egg yolks. Gently lift a piece to your mouth, and the golden custard fragrance spreads to every corner of your palate. Then take a sip of Dan Cong tea, known as the 'king of fragrances', letting the tea fill your mouth and blend with the molten custard flavor left by the mooncake. At that moment, the taste buds perceive two intriguing sensations—sweetness and sweetness with a hint of astringency.

Academy Award-winning actor Louis Koo becomes the brand ambassador for Imperial Crown

Another big surprise from Imperial Crown this year is inviting Academy Award-winning actor Louis Koo, who greatly admires Imperial Crown's products, to be the brand ambassador. As a top star, Louis Koo is passionate about public welfare, responsible, and socially conscious—a person who represents Imperial Crown both internally and externally.

Molten custard mooncakes, molten Musang King durian mooncakes, molten black sesame mooncakes...

Each exquisitely crafted mooncake with a rich filling is made by Master Ye Yonghua, the creator of the molten custard mooncake with over 50 years of experience, and his only official apprentice, Michelin two-star pastry master Li Yongguan. With the craftsmanship of these two masters and Imperial Crown's commitment to selecting high-quality natural ingredients from around the world, maintaining 100% Hong Kong manufacturing, Imperial Crown's products are guaranteed by reputation.

Every Mid-Autumn Festival, Imperial Crown molten custard mooncakes are 'hard to find', selling out quickly at many stores in Hong Kong.

From 2019 to 2022, Imperial Crown molten mooncakes have won the 'Grand Gold Award' at the Monde Selection, known as the 'Nobel Prize of Food', for four consecutive years.

The perfect pairing for mooncakes is actually the thought of gathering with family and friends... On the night of the Mid-Autumn reunion, bringing a box of delicious Imperial Crown mooncakes to share with family and friends, chatting about everything—what a warm and harmonious scene that would be.