The practice of selling mandarins with their stems and leaves intact is an intentionally specialized pack style that signifies peak freshness and cultural significance. Mandarins are a major symbol of the Lunar New Year celebration, representing happiness, abundance, and prosperity—the Chinese word for mandarin sounds similar to the word for “gold.” The attached stem and leaf are considered an essential addition, as they represent a wish for a long and lasting connection.

This presentation style demands a more careful, hand-harvested clipping process that is harder to process than bulk fruit. The fruit is typically rushed to market to keep the leaves fresh.Our boxes feature an exclusive design for each Lunar New Year zodiac, making them the perfect seasonal gift in weeks leading up to and during the Lunar New Year.