Lychee

Taiwan’s climate is dry in winter and spring but rainy in summer, which is ideal for growing lychee. The main production area is in central and southern Taiwan. Taiwanese lychees come in many varieties: Yu her pau has a fine flesh and is crunchy, sweet, and slightly astringent; Nuomici has a thick flesh and is succulent and sweet like honey; Black leaf has large fruit, large kernels and a succulent and soft flesh and is fragrant. Lychees are full of nutrients, including protein, vitamins, fat, citric acid, pectin, phosphorus, iron, etc.