Lantern Festival Hack: Elevate Your Tang Yuan with UMF Mānuka Honey
Happy Lantern Festival
As the Lantern Festival illuminates the year’s first full moon, families worldwide gather to share tang yuan—those delicate, glutinous rice balls that symbolize unity, completeness, and sweet beginnings. This year, we’re reimagining this beloved tradition with a touch of Aotearoa New Zealand: our UMF™-certified Mānuka Honey.
Move beyond refined sugar syrups. A drizzle of Arista Mānuka Honey transforms tang yuan into a balanced, nourishing treat that honours heritage while embracing modern wellness.
Why Mānuka Honey Is the Ultimate Tang Yuan Topping
Traditional tang yuan can feel overly sweet, heavy, and quick to cloy. Parakai Mānuka Honey solves this with its complex, floral notes and velvety texture—elevating the experience without overwhelming it.
Pure, natural sweetness: A clean alternative to refined sugars, aligning with today’s demand for mindful indulgence
UMF™ certified quality: Sourced from New Zealand’s hives, we guarantees authenticity and potency you can trust.
Family-friendly: Halal-certified and free from unwanted additives, it’s a choice parents feel good aboutparakaihoney.com
How to Make the Perfect Honey-Dusted Tang Yuan (3 Simple Steps)
This effortless hack works with any tang yuan—black sesame, red bean, or plain. Keep it warm, keep it simple, and let the honey shine.
Cook to perfection: Boil tang yuan until they float, then simmer 2–3 minutes for a tender, chewy texture. Drain and transfer to warm bowls.
Drizzle with care: Spoon 1–2 tsp of Parakai Mānuka Honey (we love UMF 5+ for everyday enjoyment) over the top. Watch as the golden honey cascades and coats each rice ball.
Finish (optional): Add a light sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds or a mint leaf for colour and crunch. Serve immediately.
A Moment of Connection, Sweetened Naturally
Lantern Festival is about togetherness—and nothing fosters connection like a shared bowl of something delicious. Parakai Honey brings that same spirit of care: crafted in our Auckland facility to the highest standards, bridging New Zealand’s nature with your family’s traditions.
This year, let your tang yuan be a little less sugary, a little more intentional, and a lot more memorable.
