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We are all familiar with baked mooncakes and their snow skin varieties, but if you’re searching beyond the ho-hum for flavours even the kids will love, Crystal Jade’s floral tea series Konnyaku Jelly Mooncakes ($4.80 each) might just be the answer.

Available in flavours such as Roselle and Hawthorn, Honey Chrysanthemum, Jasmine Green Tea, Osmanthus & Plum and Aloe Vera, these cool, slippery treats are a refreshing twist on tradition. Love the idea of ushering in the Mid-Autumn festival with chilled mooncakes? The Western Mousse Mooncake series ($5.50 each), including Orange with Aloe Vera, Strawberry with Chocolate Chips, Chocolate with Marshmallow, and Mango with Nata De Coco, will have you swooning over its zesty, juicy bites.

Also amongst this year’s new offerings are a Cognac Coffee Mini Snow Skin Mooncake and a full-bodied blend of Red Wine and Cranberry Mini Snow Skin Mooncake ($36/8 pieces). Available till 12 September in elegant red gift boxes adorned with Chinoiserie inspired motifs and gold thread to depict the mythical Moon goddess.

To place your order, call 6512 0800 or visit your nearest Crystal Jade outlet. For more information, log on to www.crystaljade.com