The Lychee Episode Is Delicate (Isn’t It, Isn’t It?)
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4.3 • 1.6K Ratings
🗓️ 5 May 2026
⏱️ 41 minutes
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Summary
This tropical fruit with a thin, leathery skin doesn’t travel well, so it’s inspired all kinds of innovations to get it from tree to plate over the centuries. Anney and Lauren take a fresh look at the history and science behind lychees.
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