The lychee is the fruit of a Chinese tree called the Soapberry, and is also cultivated in India. The outer skin of the lychee is hard, brittle and reddish brown. However, the inside is white, translucent and very sweet. Lychees are stoned and are often sold in tins where they can take on Muscat like aromas. The aromas and flavours of lychee are most often found in Gewurztraminer and less frequently in some cool climate Rieslings.Associated characteristics include citrus, honey, lime & spice.