From Guangdong and Guangxi, available November to February. Soft and smooth, it warms and nourishes the kidneys.

From Guangxi and Hubei, available year-round. Crisp and refreshing, it replenishes blood and aids digestion.

From Gansu and Guangdong, available June to September. Crisp and rich in fibres, it promotes bowel movement.

From Henan and Shandong, available year-round. It nourishes and strengthens the spleen, regulates immunity.

From Guangxi, available year-round. Sweet and soft, it strengthens the spleen and replenishes energy.

From Fujian and Zhejiang, available November to February (of the following year). Crisp and fragrant, it aids digestion and lowers cholesterol.

From Guangxi, available year-round. Crisp and sweet, it cools the lungs and relieves thirst.

From Guangdong and Guangxi, available September to April (of the following year). Soft and sweet, it strengthens the spleen and boosts energy.

From Yunnan, Shandong and Fujian, available year-round. Fragrant and low-calorie, it lowers blood pressure and improves appetite.

From Yunnan and Gansu, available year-round. Crisp and potassium-rich, it protects the heart and boosts energy.

From Guangdong, available year-round. Soft and tasty, it relaxes muscles and detoxifies.

From Guangdong, available year-round. High water content, clears heat, relieves dampness and lowers blood pressure.

From Yunnan, available July to March (of the following year). Juicy and sweet, it nourishes the intestines and promotes good bacteria.

From Shandong, available year-round. Refreshing and mildly sweet, it aids digestion and relieves cough.

From Shandong and Fujian, available year-round. Sweet and eye-protective, rich in beta-carotene.

From Shandong and Fujian, available year-round. Sweet and crisp, diuretic and detoxifying.