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Golden Mooncake Tea

Toasty, nutty and sweet, this recipe is reminiscent of traditional Chinese mooncakes. Plus, it only takes four ingredients to make.

Date:

September 25, 2026

Author:

Rishi Tea

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp loose leaf Ruby Oolong
  • 8 oz hot water (200°F)
  • 2 tsp Golden Syrup*
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract

Directions

  1. Steep Ruby Oolong for 4 minutes in a Simple Brew teapot.
  2. Pour into a cup, then stir in Golden Syrup and almond extract until dissolved. Enjoy.

*Golden Syrup
Combine 8 oz cane sugar and 4 oz water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until dissolved. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Stir in the juice of ¼ of a lemon. Simmer for 45 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool. Store syrup in a clean bottle for future recipes.

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