Litchi, a rare and treasured fruit from Lingnan, has been steeped in legend since ancient times. Also known as “Li Zhi” (literally “leaving the branch”), it is notoriously difficult to preserve once picked:
“One day, its color fades; two days, its flavor changes; three days, both aroma and taste are gone.”

Uniquely, litchi is the Chinese fruit whose name contains the most instances of the character “力” (strength), symbolizing its rich nutritional value. For centuries, it was revered as a royal tribute, reserved exclusively for the imperial court.

Legend has it that during the Tang Dynasty, Empress Yang Guifei suffered from an unpleasant body odor. It was only after bathing in litchi-infused wine at the Huaqing Palace that her condition was cured—thus inspiring the tale of “Guifei Drunk on Litchi Wine.”
Beyond the famous verse:
“A single rider in red dust—none knew it was litchi she desired,”
countless poets and scholars have praised the fruit, earning it the title “King of Fruits.”

The tradition of offering litchi to royalty dates back over 2,000 years, beginning with Emperor Gaozu of Han, when the King of Nanyue presented him with shark meat and litchi. Today, litchi remains unmatched—not only in color, aroma, and flavor, but also in nutritional benefits and cultural heritage.
It is this profound legacy that forms the foundation of our Litchi Brandy, a spirit born of history, elegance, and excellence.