Mid-Autumn Festival is one of those occasions when food becomes more than just something to eat. Mooncakes are often bought as gifts, shared with family and friends, or brought along when visiting relatives during the festive season. While traditional flavours will always have their place, it can also be fun to try something a little different each year.

For Mid-Autumn 2026, Kim Tee is giving the familiar mooncake a tea-inspired makeover with two new flavours that combine traditional baked mooncakes with distinctive tea aromas. The new collection brings together Long Jing tea and ume in one creation, while another pairs Pu-erh tea with melon seeds for a richer and more textured bite.

For Singapore shoppers looking for something less predictable for their festive celebrations, these new flavours could be worth checking out.

The new Kim Tee mooncakes are available from 27 August 2026 onwards, with customers able to order directly through the official Kim Tee online store. As these are seasonal products, availability is subject to stocks, so those who already have Mid-Autumn gifts in mind may want to place their orders earlier rather than waiting until closer to the festival.

A Different Take on the Traditional Mooncake

There is no shortage of mooncake choices in Singapore during the Mid-Autumn season. From familiar lotus paste and salted egg yolk combinations to modern flavours, bakeries and brands regularly introduce new creations to attract festive shoppers.

Kim Tee takes a slightly different approach by bringing tea into the spotlight.

Instead of treating tea simply as a drink to accompany a mooncake, the new collection incorporates tea flavours directly into the mooncakes. The result is intended to offer a more aromatic experience while keeping the traditional baked mooncake concept at the heart of the product.

This makes the collection particularly interesting for anyone who enjoys tea and wants to discover a mooncake with a more distinctive flavour profile.

Long Jing Tea with Ume

The first new flavour is Long Jing Tea with Ume, combining the delicate character of Long Jing green tea with the gentle tang of ume.

Long Jing, also known as Dragon Well tea, is well known for its fragrant and refreshing character. Ume, meanwhile, brings a fruitier and slightly tangy note to the combination.

That contrast is what makes this flavour interesting. The tea provides an aromatic foundation, while ume adds another layer of flavour instead of making the mooncake taste overly heavy.

For shoppers who usually find traditional mooncakes a little rich, a tea-infused option such as this may provide a more refreshing alternative to explore.

It could also make an appealing choice for a festive gathering where several different mooncake flavours are being served. Cutting a box open and having something unexpected on the table can be a simple way to make the usual Mid-Autumn get-together feel a little more special.

Pu-erh Tea with Melon Seeds

The second new flavour is Pu-erh Tea with Melon Seeds, which takes a deeper and more robust direction.

Pu-erh tea is known for its distinctive character, making it quite different from the lighter and fresher profile associated with green tea. Kim Tee combines this tea-inspired filling with melon seeds, adding a crunchy element to the mooncake.

The combination of a rich tea flavour and the texture of melon seeds gives this creation a more layered eating experience. It is not simply about sweetness; the filling and crunch work together to create a mooncake with more variety in every bite.

This could be a good option for those who enjoy stronger tea flavours or prefer mooncakes that offer something beyond the usual soft filling.

Having two contrasting tea-infused flavours also means shoppers do not necessarily have to settle on just one style. The Long Jing Tea with Ume leans towards a more refreshing combination, while the Pu-erh Tea with Melon Seeds offers a fuller and more robust profile.

Mooncakes Designed for Gifting

Mooncakes are rarely purchased only for personal enjoyment in Singapore. During Mid-Autumn Festival, they are also a popular way of showing appreciation to family members, friends, business contacts and colleagues.

Kim Tee’s new tea-infused mooncakes come in 2-piece and 4-piece gift sets, giving shoppers different options depending on who they are buying for.

A smaller 2-piece set could work nicely as a simple festive gift for a friend, neighbour or colleague. Meanwhile, a 4-piece set may be more suitable when shoppers want to present a larger selection or share the mooncakes with family.

The presentation is another reason these sets may be worth considering for gifting. A nicely packaged mooncake set can feel more thoughtful than simply buying individual pieces, particularly when the recipient is unfamiliar with the flavours.

For corporate gifting, the tea theme could also be a natural fit, especially for recipients who appreciate tea or enjoy trying new food combinations.

Why Consider These Kim Tee Mooncakes?

The biggest attraction is arguably the flavour concept. There are plenty of traditional mooncakes available every Mid-Autumn season, but the Kim Tee collection offers something with a clear tea-inspired identity.

For regular tea drinkers, the flavours may be particularly appealing because the tea is not simply an accompaniment. It forms an important part of the mooncake experience itself.

The two new varieties also provide a nice contrast. Shoppers can choose between the fragrant Long Jing Tea with Ume and the richer Pu-erh Tea with Melon Seeds, depending on their personal taste.

The gift-set formats are another practical advantage. Instead of having to put together several individual mooncakes, shoppers can choose a ready-packaged 2-piece or 4-piece set for festive gifting.

Most importantly, these are seasonal flavours. Once the Mid-Autumn period is over, shoppers may have to wait for another festive season to see whether these particular creations return. Anyone curious about the new flavours may therefore want to consider ordering while they are available.

Order Early Before the Seasonal Collection Runs Out

One thing shoppers should keep in mind is that the mooncake collection is available while stocks last. Since Mid-Autumn products are seasonal, popular flavours can become harder to find as the festival gets closer.

There is currently no specific end date stated for the promotion, so 27 August 2026 onwards is the key date to take note of. Rather than leaving festive shopping until the last minute, ordering earlier gives shoppers a better chance of securing their preferred flavour and gift-set size.

Those interested can visit the official Kim Tee website to browse the available mooncake gift sets and place an order online.

A Tea-Lover’s Addition to Mid-Autumn Celebrations

Mid-Autumn Festival is a good excuse to gather around the table, share food and catch up with people who may not be seen regularly. Mooncakes are part of that tradition, but there is no reason every year’s celebration has to taste exactly the same.

Kim Tee’s new Long Jing Tea with Ume and Pu-erh Tea with Melon Seeds creations offer a different interpretation of the familiar baked mooncake. With two distinct flavour profiles and 2-piece or 4-piece gift-set choices, the collection can work for both personal enjoyment and festive gifting.

For Singapore shoppers who are already looking for Mid-Autumn gifts, or simply want to try a tea-infused mooncake that stands apart from the usual choices, this new Kim Tee collection is worth a look.

The main thing is not to wait too long. Since the mooncakes are available while stocks last, early ordering could be the better option for anyone who already knows which flavour they want to bring home or give away this Mid-Autumn.

Promotional/Event Details

Date: 27 August 2026 onwards
Time: Online ordering; available according to the official store’s operating and ordering arrangements
Venue: Online via the official Kim Tee website

Promotion: Mid-Autumn Special – New Tea-Infused Mooncake Flavours
Featured Flavours: Long Jing Tea with Ume; Pu-erh Tea with Melon Seeds
Gift Set Options: 2-piece and 4-piece gift sets
Availability: While stocks last
Ordering: Online through the official Kim Tee store
Terms & Conditions: Availability of flavours and gift sets is subject to stocks. Customers are encouraged to order early to avoid disappointment.