Sakura Qingtuan: A Soft & Sweet Tribute to Spring

As cherry blossoms bloom and Qingming approaches, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than with a bite of soft, fragrant Sakura Qingtuan (青團). This traditional Chinese dessert is wrapped in gentle spring colors and filled with heartwarming flavor—especially when made with Ship Brand Raw Cane Sugar (帆船牌原蔗糖).

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Why Choose Ship Brand Raw Cane Sugar?

Unlike refined white sugar, Ship Brand Raw Cane Sugar is made with fewer processes, retaining its natural cane aroma and mellow, earthy sweetness. It melts smoothly into fillings, enhances the flavor without overpowering, and brings a wholesome depth to every bite.

Crafted in Hong Kong by Yuen Tung Sugar Factory (遠東糖廠), a trusted name for over 30 years, this sugar is your go-to for making traditional treats taste truly authentic.

Ingredients

• 150g peeled mung beans

• 90g Ship Brand Raw Cane Sugar

• 15g glutinous rice flour

• 8g matcha powder

• 150g water

• 40g butter

• 200g glutinous rice flour

• 20g brown sugar powder

• 20g sakura powder

• 180g milk

• 60g wheat starch (澄粉)

• 90g boiling water

How to Make Sakura Qingtuan

Step 1: Cook the Filling

Simmer peeled mung beans in 300g water until soft. Blend with raw cane sugar, glutinous rice flour, matcha powder, and water until silky. Stir in butter and cook until it forms a thick paste. Cool and portion into 20g balls.

Step 2: Prepare the Dough

Mix glutinous rice flour with brown sugar powder, sakura powder, and milk until a dough forms. Separately mix wheat starch with boiling water, then combine with the dough base for added elasticity.

Step 3: Assemble and Steam

Wrap each filling ball with 30g of dough. Shape into rounds and steam for 10 minutes. Brush lightly with oil and decorate with sakura petals if desired.

Taste the Tradition of Spring

This Sakura Qingtuan is soft, aromatic, and full of the gentle sweetness that only Ship Brand Raw Cane Sugar can deliver. Whether for Qingming or a spring afternoon tea, it’s a beautiful way to honor tradition—with a modern, elegant twist.

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