Five Elements Milk Bread Collection 品味五行 (Vegan)
2025 Chinese New Year: Savoring the Five Elements (品味五行): Vegan Milk Bread Collection
Celebrate the 2025 Lunar New Year with Savoring the Five Elements (品味五行), an artisanal vegan milk bread collection inspired by the ancient Chinese philosophy of Wu Xing (五行) – Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Rooted in Chinese wisdom, the Five Elements symbolize balance, harmony, and the cyclical rhythms of life.
Each bread embodies the spirit of one element through carefully selected ingredients, distinct flavors, and artistic designs. Paired with premium Yu Hua Tea blended with fragrant osmanthus flowers, this collection offers a harmonious experience of renewal and reflection, perfect for celebrating the Lunar New Year or gifting to loved ones.
Wood (木 - Spring): Growth, vitality, and the energy of renewal.
Ingredients: Green bean, Da Hong Pao (Oolong Tea), Jasmine, Pandan.
The “Wood” bread is fresh and floral, with light tea and herbaceous notes that invigorate. Its leaf-shaped design, featuring intricate detailing, embodies the flourishing life and vitality of spring.
Fire (火 - Summer): Passion, intensity, and the warmth of summer.
Ingredients: Mango, Pomelo, Coconut, Red Yeast.
The “Fire” bread is bold and tropical, with vibrant red hues symbolizing the energy and radiance of summer. Its flame-shaped design, with rippling contours, captures the dynamic intensity and warmth of the season.
Earth (土 - Transition): Grounding, stability, and nourishment.
Ingredients: Chestnut, Almond, Verbena, Black Cocoa, Coffee.
The “Earth” bread is rich and nutty, with a hint of citrusy brightness from verbena. Its dome-shaped design, topped with a cracked coffee craquelin and scattered almonds, mimics parched earth, reflecting stability and nourishment.
Metal (金 - Autumn): Purity, clarity, and refinement.
Ingredients: Apple, Lemon, Vegan Cream Cheese, Activated Charcoal.
The “Metal” bread offers a refreshing balance of sweetness and tartness with creamy sophistication. Its smooth, ring-shaped design features a sleek silver luster finish, while caramelized apple slices in the center provide an artistic focal point, embodying elegance and precision.
Water (水 - Winter): Fluidity, adaptability, and depth.
Ingredients: Seaweed, White Bean, Miso, Mochi Filling, Spirulina.
The “Water” bread is subtly umami with a creamy, balanced filling that evokes tranquility. Its bun, carved with the Chinese character "水" and ripple patterns, is finished with a delicate blue glaze and a subtle shimmer, symbolizing flowing water and serenity.
Complimentary Tea: Yu Hua with Osmanthus Flowers
This collection includes 20g of complimentary Yu Hua Tea, a prized green tea sourced from the historic tea fields of Nanjing, blended with fragrant osmanthus flowers. Its floral sweetness and smooth finish perfectly pair with the Five Elements Bread Collection for an elegant Lunar New Year experience.
2025 Chinese New Year: Savoring the Five Elements (品味五行): Vegan Milk Bread Collection
Celebrate the 2025 Lunar New Year with Savoring the Five Elements (品味五行), an artisanal vegan milk bread collection inspired by the ancient Chinese philosophy of Wu Xing (五行) – Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Rooted in Chinese wisdom, the Five Elements symbolize balance, harmony, and the cyclical rhythms of life.
Each bread embodies the spirit of one element through carefully selected ingredients, distinct flavors, and artistic designs. Paired with premium Yu Hua Tea blended with fragrant osmanthus flowers, this collection offers a harmonious experience of renewal and reflection, perfect for celebrating the Lunar New Year or gifting to loved ones.
Wood (木 - Spring): Growth, vitality, and the energy of renewal.
Ingredients: Green bean, Da Hong Pao (Oolong Tea), Jasmine, Pandan.
The “Wood” bread is fresh and floral, with light tea and herbaceous notes that invigorate. Its leaf-shaped design, featuring intricate detailing, embodies the flourishing life and vitality of spring.
Fire (火 - Summer): Passion, intensity, and the warmth of summer.
Ingredients: Mango, Pomelo, Coconut, Red Yeast.
The “Fire” bread is bold and tropical, with vibrant red hues symbolizing the energy and radiance of summer. Its flame-shaped design, with rippling contours, captures the dynamic intensity and warmth of the season.
Earth (土 - Transition): Grounding, stability, and nourishment.
Ingredients: Chestnut, Almond, Verbena, Black Cocoa, Coffee.
The “Earth” bread is rich and nutty, with a hint of citrusy brightness from verbena. Its dome-shaped design, topped with a cracked coffee craquelin and scattered almonds, mimics parched earth, reflecting stability and nourishment.
Metal (金 - Autumn): Purity, clarity, and refinement.
Ingredients: Apple, Lemon, Vegan Cream Cheese, Activated Charcoal.
The “Metal” bread offers a refreshing balance of sweetness and tartness with creamy sophistication. Its smooth, ring-shaped design features a sleek silver luster finish, while caramelized apple slices in the center provide an artistic focal point, embodying elegance and precision.
Water (水 - Winter): Fluidity, adaptability, and depth.
Ingredients: Seaweed, White Bean, Miso, Mochi Filling, Spirulina.
The “Water” bread is subtly umami with a creamy, balanced filling that evokes tranquility. Its bun, carved with the Chinese character "水" and ripple patterns, is finished with a delicate blue glaze and a subtle shimmer, symbolizing flowing water and serenity.
Complimentary Tea: Yu Hua with Osmanthus Flowers
This collection includes 20g of complimentary Yu Hua Tea, a prized green tea sourced from the historic tea fields of Nanjing, blended with fragrant osmanthus flowers. Its floral sweetness and smooth finish perfectly pair with the Five Elements Bread Collection for an elegant Lunar New Year experience.
2025 Chinese New Year: Savoring the Five Elements (品味五行): Vegan Milk Bread Collection
Celebrate the 2025 Lunar New Year with Savoring the Five Elements (品味五行), an artisanal vegan milk bread collection inspired by the ancient Chinese philosophy of Wu Xing (五行) – Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Rooted in Chinese wisdom, the Five Elements symbolize balance, harmony, and the cyclical rhythms of life.
Each bread embodies the spirit of one element through carefully selected ingredients, distinct flavors, and artistic designs. Paired with premium Yu Hua Tea blended with fragrant osmanthus flowers, this collection offers a harmonious experience of renewal and reflection, perfect for celebrating the Lunar New Year or gifting to loved ones.
Wood (木 - Spring): Growth, vitality, and the energy of renewal.
Ingredients: Green bean, Da Hong Pao (Oolong Tea), Jasmine, Pandan.
The “Wood” bread is fresh and floral, with light tea and herbaceous notes that invigorate. Its leaf-shaped design, featuring intricate detailing, embodies the flourishing life and vitality of spring.
Fire (火 - Summer): Passion, intensity, and the warmth of summer.
Ingredients: Mango, Pomelo, Coconut, Red Yeast.
The “Fire” bread is bold and tropical, with vibrant red hues symbolizing the energy and radiance of summer. Its flame-shaped design, with rippling contours, captures the dynamic intensity and warmth of the season.
Earth (土 - Transition): Grounding, stability, and nourishment.
Ingredients: Chestnut, Almond, Verbena, Black Cocoa, Coffee.
The “Earth” bread is rich and nutty, with a hint of citrusy brightness from verbena. Its dome-shaped design, topped with a cracked coffee craquelin and scattered almonds, mimics parched earth, reflecting stability and nourishment.
Metal (金 - Autumn): Purity, clarity, and refinement.
Ingredients: Apple, Lemon, Vegan Cream Cheese, Activated Charcoal.
The “Metal” bread offers a refreshing balance of sweetness and tartness with creamy sophistication. Its smooth, ring-shaped design features a sleek silver luster finish, while caramelized apple slices in the center provide an artistic focal point, embodying elegance and precision.
Water (水 - Winter): Fluidity, adaptability, and depth.
Ingredients: Seaweed, White Bean, Miso, Mochi Filling, Spirulina.
The “Water” bread is subtly umami with a creamy, balanced filling that evokes tranquility. Its bun, carved with the Chinese character "水" and ripple patterns, is finished with a delicate blue glaze and a subtle shimmer, symbolizing flowing water and serenity.
Complimentary Tea: Yu Hua with Osmanthus Flowers
This collection includes 20g of complimentary Yu Hua Tea, a prized green tea sourced from the historic tea fields of Nanjing, blended with fragrant osmanthus flowers. Its floral sweetness and smooth finish perfectly pair with the Five Elements Bread Collection for an elegant Lunar New Year experience.
Storage Tip:Storage:
Room Temperature: Keep the bread in a cool, dry place for up to 2 days.
Refrigeration: Store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Bring to room temperature or reheat before serving.
Freezing: Freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature before reheating.
Reheating:
From the Fridge:
Remove the lid and warm the bread in a preheated oven at 150°C (325°F) for 5–7 minutes, or remove packaging and microwave for 15 seconds, adding 10-second intervals as needed.From Frozen:
Warm the bread in a preheated oven at 150°C (325°F) for 10–15 minutes, or remove packaging and microwave for 30 seconds, adding 15-second intervals as needed.
Meet the Chef
Jing Liu
Guest Chef and Recipe Designer
Guest Chef Jing, a member of the Chinese Street Market talent pool, was born and raised in Guangdong province, China, where dim sum is a part of the day-to-day lifestyle. She moved to the UK during her teens to study and obtained her master’s degree from the University of Manchester (Business School). She then worked in the financial consulting industry at a Big 4 Forensic Firm and a well-known international non-profit organization in Washington, DC. She later decided to pursue her passion in food and cooking, and underwent training at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, where she received the prestigious Grand Diplôme in French Cuisine and Pastry. Now she is a food blogger, showcasing original recipes through various social media platforms, such as Instagram, Youtube, and Wechat. Her recipes are designed to be easy to follow, incorporating her professional techniques and always aiming to source sustainable ingredients. Jing, who has a five-year-old son, devotes much of her efforts these days to developing recipes for children’s nutrition, with a goal of making children’s snacks and desserts healthier.
In her cooking style, Jing will show you different techniques. She will share the western techniques she brings into her otherwise traditional preparation process. She hopes that you’ll be able to take away from her cooking a fun dish to make on your own.
