Fresh Lychees

Lychee!!

The Jewel of the Orient

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The Fruit of Romance

Native to Southern China, the Lychee (Litchi chinensis) is more than just a fruit—it's a symbol of love, royalty, and summer. Belonging to the soapberry family, it has been cultivated for over 2,000 years.

favorite The Legend of Yang Guifei

The most famous lychee lover in history was Yang Guifei, the beloved concubine of Emperor Xuanzong (Tang Dynasty). She adored the fruit so much that the Emperor established a "pony express" of fast horses to deliver fresh lychees from the southern groves to the northern capital day and night, ensuring they arrived before spoiling.

Beneath its rough, bumpy red skin lies a translucent, pearly-white flesh that is incredibly juicy, sweet, and floral—often described as a mix of grape, strawberry, and rose water.

Yang Guifei Painting

The Perfect Peel

Don't be intimidated by the skin. Here is the secret to getting to the sweet prize inside.

1

Pinch

Find the stem end or a soft spot on the rough skin. Give it a gentle pinch to break the seal.

2

Peel

Tear away the bumpy red skin. It should come off easily, like a hard-boiled egg shell.

3

Pop

Pop the white translucent fruit into your mouth. Warning: Spit out the dark brown seed!

Tap the fruit below to peel it

Lychee Flesh Lychee Skin
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State: Unpeeled

Meet the Family

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Most Common

Mauritius

"Tai So" - Great for beginners.

The Mauritius is the most widely available commercial variety. It has a slightly tart skin that balances its sweet flesh. The skin is often pink with hints of green even when ripe.

Sweetness

7/10

Seed Size

Medium

Season

Early

Data sourced from FAO Cultivar Database

Power in the Pod

Lychees are a Vitamin C powerhouse. How many have you eaten today?

9 fruits
0 15 30+
Vitamin C 100%

of Daily Value (~72mg)

Copper

0.2 mg

Calories

60 kcal

info Based on ~71.5mg Vitamin C per 100g (approx 9 fruits). Source: WebMD

Culinary Delights

Lychee Martini

Classic Lychee Martini

Cocktail

A sophisticated blend of vodka, lychee liqueur, and fresh lychee juice.

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Lychee Sorbet

Lychee & Mint Sorbet

Frozen

Refreshing, dairy-free, and palate cleansing. Perfect for hot summer days.

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Thai Prawn Salad

Thai Prawn & Lychee Salad

Savory

Sweet lychee cuts through spicy Thai chili dressing in this vibrant salad.

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Lychee Spritz

Rose & Lychee Spritz

Mocktail

Floral notes of rose water meet the sweetness of lychee syrup and sparkling water.

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Lychee Dessert Cup

Coconut Lychee Cream

Creamy

Rich coconut cream layered with fresh lychee bits and graham cracker crust.

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