What Is a Tropical Fruit Box? Your Seasonal Guide to Exotic Fruits in Jacksonville

What Goes Into a Tropical Fruit Box?

Every tropical fruit box from Paradise Sips is built around what is fresh and in season. Unlike standard grocery-store produce, our exotic fruits are sourced specifically for peak ripeness and flavor. A typical exotic fruit box includes a rotating mix of 6–10 varieties, such as:

Exact contents change with the season and import cycles. We always label what is inside so you know exactly what you are unboxing.

Seasonal Availability: What to Expect Each Month

Because exotic fruits are grown around the world, their peak seasons vary. Here is what typically shows up in a tropical fruit box throughout the year in Jacksonville:

Timing can shift by a few weeks based on weather and shipping. Follow us on social media or subscribe to our newsletter for real-time arrival alerts.

Dragon Fruit, Lychee & Longan: Spotlight on Customer Favorites

Three fruits top nearly every request we get. Here is why they matter in an exotic fruit box:

Dragon Fruit

Also called pitaya, dragon fruit is as photogenic as it is delicious. We source both the vivid pink-skinned white-flesh variety and the less common yellow-skinned type with ultra-sweet translucent flesh. It is high in antioxidants, mild in flavor, and stunning on a fruit platter.

Lychee

Lychee is the defining taste of a tropical fruit box for many customers. The rough, brittle shell cracks open to reveal a translucent, perfumed orb around a dark seed. Eat them chilled for the best experience. Their season is short — usually late spring through early summer — so we announce fresh arrivals as soon as pallets land.

Longan

Longan looks like a smaller, smoother lychee, but the flavor is deeper and more honeyed. In many Asian markets, longan is considered the more refined of the two. It also dries beautifully, making it a year-round pantry staple even when fresh shipments pause.

Why Order an Exotic Fruit Box in Jacksonville?

Most grocery stores in Northeast Florida stock the same dozen fruits year-round. A dedicated exotic fruit box solves three problems:

How to Store & Enjoy Your Tropical Fruit Box

Exotic fruits often have different storage rules than apples or oranges:

• Dragon fruit — Refrigerate after ripening; keeps 3–5 days. Slice and chill for the best texture.
• Lychee & longan — Store in the refrigerator in a perforated bag. Eat within a week for peak juiciness.
• Rambutan — Room temperature for 1–2 days, then refrigerate. The shell dulls over time but the flesh stays sweet.
• Mangosteen — Room temperature until the rind softens slightly, then chill. Do not refrigerate unripe.
• Mango — Ripen at room temperature until fragrant, then move to the fridge to slow further softening.

Most fruits in our boxes are ready to eat within 1–3 days of delivery. We include a quick-reference card with every order.

Custom & Wholesale Tropical Fruit Boxes

Beyond our standard curated boxes, we offer custom exotic fruit boxes for events, offices, and restaurants. Popular configurations include:

• Party platter box — Pre-cut dragon fruit, lychee, mango, and pineapple arranged for immediate serving
• Office snack box — Individually portioned, easy-to-peel fruits for break rooms
• Juice-bar supply box — Bulk dragon fruit, mango, and pineapple for smoothie shops and cafes
• Monthly subscription — A rotating selection delivered on a schedule you set

For wholesale pricing and custom builds, visit our wholesale page or contact us directly.