At that time knowledge of transport requirements over such long distances was almost non-existent, but by good fortune the fruit were sent with a shipment of lemons refrigerated to 7 ℃. When they arrived on the other side of the world they were in perfect eating condition, and their excellent flavor immediately won over the British importers.
當時大家對於這種水果長途運輸的知識還很缺乏，卻誤打誤撞地和冷藏在攝氏七度的檸檬同艙而渡，結果橫越過半個地球抵達英國時，獼猴桃的熟度正好，風味絕佳，一舉擄獲英國人的芳心。