When making a purchase, one should look for a round, full fruit with a fresh color and a durable yet resilient skin. It is best to buy lychees that have not been separated from the stem. Lychees are most flavorful when chilled, and can be mixed with other fruits or eaten on ice.
但因市價高，水果販有時會以其他品種來假冒，區別的方法是：（一）先看果皮顏色，果皮暗紅無光澤的是一般品種，鮮豔亮麗的是小核種。