Serendib Farms'
Mauritius Lychee
Shipped Directly From Serendib Farms
Important Information About
Mauritius Lychee
Your Mauritius Lychee will arrive ripe and ready to consume. They are best eaten fresh. The lush, aromatic scent and the red color of the lychee will indicate they are ready to eat. The red skin will also peel off easily when the fruit is ripe. Due to the way in which lychee is grown and harvested, there may be some individual pieces that are not fully red. As long as you are able to peel the fruit and most of the skin is red, your fruit is ready to be enjoyed! Individual lychee fruit grow in small clusters on branches and as a result, there may be some small branches in your shipment. Any branches present will be minimal and will not account for a significant amount of the overall weight.
WARNING:
THERE IS A PIT INSIDE EACH PIECE. Be sure to remove the pit before sharing with small children, as the pit is a choking hazard. DO NOT CONSUME the hard, internal seed/pit or the outer skin as it can make you sick. Consume only the white flesh of the fruit.
There is no need to wash lychee. Gently peel the skin with your fingers—it should come off easily when the fruit is ripe. Simply bite into the delicious, white, somewhat translucent flesh around the seed. If there are any browning or spotty patches, cut or eat around them. Some slight browning or spotting is normal and this later-stage ripeness indicator can occur in transit. You can also score the flesh along one side to reveal the seed, use your finger and thumb to pinch slightly and dig under the stone to remove it. Don’t mind the slightly brown membrane that occasionally remains on the flesh from the pit, it is edible and the fruit is too delicate to remove this layer. Lychee is a refreshing snack on its own, but can also be pitted and added to fruit salads, sauces, desserts and beverages.
For optimal quality, store unpeeled lychee in the refrigerator for no more than three days in an airtight container or plastic bag until ready to consume.
Mauritius Lychee
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Shipping is estimated to begin on May 31, 2021.
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Unfortunately this experience CANNOT ship to California
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Meet The Farm
Serendib Farms'
Serendib Farms is a diversified tropical fruit farm in Redland, Florida. The farm is family-owned and operated by Wimal and Elita Suaris.
Experience
The texture and aromatic flavor of the Mauritius Lychee, is an almost inexplicable experience and considered a seasonal delicacy of spring.
Tasting Notes
The sweet and lightly tart balance of Mauritius Lychee is often flavor profiled as a hybrid of grape, citrus, strawberry and watermelon, with a hint of rose water.
About The Harvest
For twelve years, Wimal and Elita Suaris’ ten-acre farm in Redland, Florida has been an oasis of the rarest varieties of avocados, longans, passion fruit and many more tropical crops. The husband and wife team embraces the intricacies of producing harder-to-grow and harder-to-find fruits. They are excited to share a seasonal delicacy, Mauritius Lychee, with the FruitStand community.
Mauritius Lychee, also known as Litchi or Alligator Strawberry, is a fruit native to China. It is an easy to peel variety with a good pit to flesh ratio. Known for its sweet, aromatic flavor and lush scent, lychee has the texture of a delicate-fleshed grape. The fruit is often flavor profiled as a hybrid of grape, citrus, strawberry and watermelon, with a hint of rose water.
Lychee is a refreshing snack on its own, but can also be pitted and added to fruit salads, sauces, desserts and beverages. The fruit’s almost inexplicable flavor profile boasts the perfect balance of sweet and tart, making it pair well with other tropical fruits.
Unfortunately this experience CANNOT ship to California. All produce is shipped direct from Serendib Farms in Florida, using FedEx two-day shipping to guarantee freshness. Information on how to use, store and recipe ideas can be found by clicking here.
Where It Is Grown
The Mauritius Lychee are grown and shipped directly from Redland, Florida
Frequently Asked Questions
Your order is backed by our satisfaction guarantee. If you are not 100% satisfied, please contact us within seven (7) days of the delivery and we will make it right.
WARNING: THERE IS A PIT INSIDE EACH PIECE. Be sure to remove the pit before sharing with small children, as the pit is a choking hazard. DO NOT CONSUME the hard, internal seed/pit or the outer skin as it can make you sick. Consume only the white flesh of the fruit.
Your Mauritius Lychees will arrive ripe and ready to consume. They are best eaten fresh. The lush, aromatic scent of the lychee and red color should indicate they are ready to eat. For optimal quality, store in the refrigerator for no more than three days. When ready to enjoy, gently press on the skin with your thumb to determine ripeness. The skin will give a little, but if it’s too soft it may have become overripe.
There is no need to wash lychee. Gently peel the skin with your fingers—it should come off easily when the fruit is ripe. Simply bite into the delicious, white, somewhat translucent flesh around the seed. If there are any browning or spotty patches, cut or eat around them. Some slight browning or spotting is normal and this later-stage ripeness indicator can occur in transit. You can also score the flesh along one side to reveal the seed, use your finger and thumb to pinch slightly and dig under the stone to remove it. Don’t mind the slightly brown membrane that occasionally remains on the flesh from the pit, it is edible and the fruit is too delicate to remove this layer. Lychee is a refreshing snack on its own, but can also be pitted and added to fruit salads, sauces, desserts and beverages.
Serendib Farms is a small, 10-acre farm located in Redlands, Florida run by husband and wife team, Wimal & Elita Suaris. From Sri Lanka and the Philippines, the Suaris' share a passion for tropical living and cultivating unique and delicious produce. Wimal and Elita have spent the last 12 years in southern Florida, focused on growing the rarest varieties of avocados, longan, passion fruit and many more tropical crops, embracing the intricacies of producing harder-to-grow and harder-to-find fruit.
This item will be shipping FedEx 2-Day air to anywhere in the US directly from Florida on the ship date indicated on this page and in your email receipt. There is a $9.00 flat rate shipping fee per box added to your order at checkout. You will receive an email with your shipment's tracking number when shipped.
Unfortunately this experience CANNOT ship to California.
What our customers have to say
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IM
07/02/2021
Iffat M.
United States
I recommend this product
It was great
Great tasting Lychee
SM
06/21/2021
Scott M.
United States
I recommend this product
Super Sweet, Fragrant, and Delicious
These were wonderful to eat — juicy and almost candy-like. I would definitely get these again. My only note of caution is that they arrive VERY ripe (not spoiled at all though), so we needed to eat them quickly over a two-day period.
06/23/2021
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Hey Scott! Thanks for leaving your feedback about the candy-like lychee. We're so happy you enjoyed every sweet bite :) ~Jenny
VY
06/21/2021
Valerie Y.
United States
I recommend this product
Sweet and Extremely Juicy
I love lychee and definitely know a good one from the average. The lychee I received is fresh and juicy and I know it's without preservative on the skin of the fruits, they do oxidize quickly but it doesn't affect the flesh within. They make a great snack after meals! Both my kids love the sweet lychee and can't wait for the next season.
06/21/2021
FruitStand.com
You know your lychee, Valerie! So thrilled to hear that they were sweet, juicy, and delicious for you and your kids. We can't wait until next season too! ~Jenny
GC
06/21/2021
Graziella C.
United States
I recommend this product
Fresh and delicious
The lychee was fresh, ripe and sweet. It arrived well, I just think there should be a little more "cushioning" protecting the fruit. I do appreciate the use of more environmentally friendly materials on the packaging. Would certainly order again!
06/21/2021
FruitStand.com
Hi Graziella! Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We're so happy that you enjoyed the fresh & delicious lychee! We're taking note of including more cushioning to protect the fruit - appreciate you mentioning that! I will share with our team to consider for the future. :) ~Jenny
EL
06/20/2021
Elizabeth L.
United States
I recommend this product
Delicious Lychee
They were totally delicious. The only suggestion would be for them to let you know the delivery schedule. It took just about a month for delivery.
06/21/2021
FruitStand.com
Hi Elizabeth! Thanks for your feedback. We're really happy to hear that you enjoyed the delicious lychee! :) I want to address the delivery schedule: When you order with FruitStand, you reserve a box in advance to ship during the harvest window to reflect each unique product’s availability and seasonality. A harvest window of is the time in which each product is being picked, prepared for shipment, and ultimately shipped to you. I hope that clarifies for next time! :) ~Jenny
IG
06/20/2021
Ioana G.
United States
I recommend this product
Delicious!!!
Arrived fast which is great (116F outside), in good shape and are so so tasty. I think I should get another box.
06/21/2021
FruitStand.com
WOW! So glad to hear the lychee arrived fast and are so so tasty. Thank you for sharing your experience with us :) Stay cool out there, Ioana! ~Jenny
Our Vision
A future where more people are motivated to discover and enjoy growers and their craft.
About FruitStand
FruitStand is a platform that connects buyers (you) to sellers (farms) to to experience fresh produce as quickly as possible after harvesting regardless of geographic boundaries. We are not a store, do not take possession of any produce nor grow anything ourselves. FruitStand is merely a bridge between you and extraordinary growers working with nature.
Our goal is to bring you access to goods grown with uncompromising character.
Shipped Directly From Serendib Farms
Important Information About
Mauritius Lychee
Your Mauritius Lychee will arrive ripe and ready to consume. They are best eaten fresh. The lush, aromatic scent and the red color of the lychee will indicate they are ready to eat. The red skin will also peel off easily when the fruit is ripe. Due to the way in which lychee is grown and harvested, there may be some individual pieces that are not fully red. As long as you are able to peel the fruit and most of the skin is red, your fruit is ready to be enjoyed! Individual lychee fruit grow in small clusters on branches and as a result, there may be some small branches in your shipment. Any branches present will be minimal and will not account for a significant amount of the overall weight.
WARNING:
THERE IS A PIT INSIDE EACH PIECE. Be sure to remove the pit before sharing with small children, as the pit is a choking hazard. DO NOT CONSUME the hard, internal seed/pit or the outer skin as it can make you sick. Consume only the white flesh of the fruit.
There is no need to wash lychee. Gently peel the skin with your fingers—it should come off easily when the fruit is ripe. Simply bite into the delicious, white, somewhat translucent flesh around the seed. If there are any browning or spotty patches, cut or eat around them. Some slight browning or spotting is normal and this later-stage ripeness indicator can occur in transit. You can also score the flesh along one side to reveal the seed, use your finger and thumb to pinch slightly and dig under the stone to remove it. Don’t mind the slightly brown membrane that occasionally remains on the flesh from the pit, it is edible and the fruit is too delicate to remove this layer. Lychee is a refreshing snack on its own, but can also be pitted and added to fruit salads, sauces, desserts and beverages.
For optimal quality, store unpeeled lychee in the refrigerator for no more than three days in an airtight container or plastic bag until ready to consume.
Mauritius Lychee
currently unavailable
Shipping is estimated to begin on May 31, 2021. Learn More. Unfortunately this experience CANNOT ship to California
Thanks! You're on the list!
Meet The Farm
Serendib Farms'
Serendib Farms is a diversified tropical fruit farm in Redland, Florida. The farm is family-owned and operated by Wimal and Elita Suaris.
The texture and aromatic flavor of the Mauritius Lychee, is an almost inexplicable experience and considered a seasonal delicacy of spring.
The sweet and lightly tart balance of Mauritius Lychee is often flavor profiled as a hybrid of grape, citrus, strawberry and watermelon, with a hint of rose water.
For twelve years, Wimal and Elita Suaris’ ten-acre farm in Redland, Florida has been an oasis of the rarest varieties of avocados, longans, passion fruit and many more tropical crops. The husband and wife team embraces the intricacies of producing harder-to-grow and harder-to-find fruits. They are excited to share a seasonal delicacy, Mauritius Lychee, with the FruitStand community.
Mauritius Lychee, also known as Litchi or Alligator Strawberry, is a fruit native to China. It is an easy to peel variety with a good pit to flesh ratio. Known for its sweet, aromatic flavor and lush scent, lychee has the texture of a delicate-fleshed grape. The fruit is often flavor profiled as a hybrid of grape, citrus, strawberry and watermelon, with a hint of rose water.
Lychee is a refreshing snack on its own, but can also be pitted and added to fruit salads, sauces, desserts and beverages. The fruit’s almost inexplicable flavor profile boasts the perfect balance of sweet and tart, making it pair well with other tropical fruits.
Unfortunately this experience CANNOT ship to California. All produce is shipped direct from Serendib Farms in Florida, using FedEx two-day shipping to guarantee freshness. Information on how to use, store and recipe ideas can be found by clicking here.
Where It Is Grown
The Mauritius Lychee are grown and shipped directly from Redland, Florida
Frequently Asked Questions
Your order is backed by our satisfaction guarantee. If you are not 100% satisfied, please contact us within seven (7) days of the delivery and we will make it right.
WARNING: THERE IS A PIT INSIDE EACH PIECE. Be sure to remove the pit before sharing with small children, as the pit is a choking hazard. DO NOT CONSUME the hard, internal seed/pit or the outer skin as it can make you sick. Consume only the white flesh of the fruit.
Your Mauritius Lychees will arrive ripe and ready to consume. They are best eaten fresh. The lush, aromatic scent of the lychee and red color should indicate they are ready to eat. For optimal quality, store in the refrigerator for no more than three days. When ready to enjoy, gently press on the skin with your thumb to determine ripeness. The skin will give a little, but if it’s too soft it may have become overripe.
There is no need to wash lychee. Gently peel the skin with your fingers—it should come off easily when the fruit is ripe. Simply bite into the delicious, white, somewhat translucent flesh around the seed. If there are any browning or spotty patches, cut or eat around them. Some slight browning or spotting is normal and this later-stage ripeness indicator can occur in transit. You can also score the flesh along one side to reveal the seed, use your finger and thumb to pinch slightly and dig under the stone to remove it. Don’t mind the slightly brown membrane that occasionally remains on the flesh from the pit, it is edible and the fruit is too delicate to remove this layer. Lychee is a refreshing snack on its own, but can also be pitted and added to fruit salads, sauces, desserts and beverages.
Serendib Farms is a small, 10-acre farm located in Redlands, Florida run by husband and wife team, Wimal & Elita Suaris. From Sri Lanka and the Philippines, the Suaris' share a passion for tropical living and cultivating unique and delicious produce. Wimal and Elita have spent the last 12 years in southern Florida, focused on growing the rarest varieties of avocados, longan, passion fruit and many more tropical crops, embracing the intricacies of producing harder-to-grow and harder-to-find fruit.
This item will be shipping FedEx 2-Day air to anywhere in the US directly from Florida on the ship date indicated on this page and in your email receipt. There is a $9.00 flat rate shipping fee per box added to your order at checkout. You will receive an email with your shipment's tracking number when shipped.
Unfortunately this experience CANNOT ship to California.
What our customers have to say
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United StatesGreat tasting Lychee
United StatesThese were wonderful to eat — juicy and almost candy-like. I would definitely get these again. My only note of caution is that they arrive VERY ripe (not spoiled at all though), so we needed to eat them quickly over a two-day period.
Hey Scott! Thanks for leaving your feedback about the candy-like lychee. We're so happy you enjoyed every sweet bite :) ~Jenny
United StatesI love lychee and definitely know a good one from the average. The lychee I received is fresh and juicy and I know it's without preservative on the skin of the fruits, they do oxidize quickly but it doesn't affect the flesh within. They make a great snack after meals! Both my kids love the sweet lychee and can't wait for the next season.
You know your lychee, Valerie! So thrilled to hear that they were sweet, juicy, and delicious for you and your kids. We can't wait until next season too! ~Jenny
United StatesThe lychee was fresh, ripe and sweet. It arrived well, I just think there should be a little more "cushioning" protecting the fruit. I do appreciate the use of more environmentally friendly materials on the packaging. Would certainly order again!
Hi Graziella! Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We're so happy that you enjoyed the fresh & delicious lychee! We're taking note of including more cushioning to protect the fruit - appreciate you mentioning that! I will share with our team to consider for the future. :) ~Jenny
United StatesThey were totally delicious. The only suggestion would be for them to let you know the delivery schedule. It took just about a month for delivery.
Hi Elizabeth! Thanks for your feedback. We're really happy to hear that you enjoyed the delicious lychee! :) I want to address the delivery schedule: When you order with FruitStand, you reserve a box in advance to ship during the harvest window to reflect each unique product’s availability and seasonality. A harvest window of is the time in which each product is being picked, prepared for shipment, and ultimately shipped to you. I hope that clarifies for next time! :) ~Jenny
United StatesArrived fast which is great (116F outside), in good shape and are so so tasty. I think I should get another box.
WOW! So glad to hear the lychee arrived fast and are so so tasty. Thank you for sharing your experience with us :) Stay cool out there, Ioana! ~Jenny
Our Vision
A future where more people are motivated to discover and enjoy growers and their craft.
About FruitStand
FruitStand is a platform that connects buyers (you) to sellers (farms) to to experience fresh produce as quickly as possible after harvesting regardless of geographic boundaries. We are not a store, do not take possession of any produce nor grow anything ourselves. FruitStand is merely a bridge between you and extraordinary growers working with nature.
Our goal is to bring you access to goods grown with uncompromising character.