Longan

Description

The longan is a prized fruit from Southern Asia because of its health benefits. It is also believed that the longan has very positive effects on the beauty of the skin and that it has aphrodisiac abilities.

It’s closely related to the lychee, but has its own unique flavour. It is best compared to the taste and texture of lychee, grape and brown sugar.

In traditional Chinese medicine, longan is used as a tonic for the heart, to improve eye function, and to help with insomnia.

Though longans are thought to give internal ‘heat’ in Chinese medicine, canned longans are great for ice popsicles to beat the summer heat.

Red dates and (dried) longan tea is a popular winter drink to boost your blood circulation and warm you up on winter days.