The Lingo: Florida Citrus Gifting
Welcome to all those Florida citrus aficionados and fruit fanatics out there! If you’ve ever found yourself scratching your head while pondering the zesty world of citrus fruits, fear not! We’ve whipped up a glossary that’s juicier than a ripe orange on a hot summer day. So grab your favorite fruit (preferably citrus, but we won’t judge if it’s an apple) and let’s dive into the tangy terminology.
1. Citrus: The fabulous family of fruits that includes oranges, grapefruits, lemons and limes. Think of them as the cool kids of the fruit world, always bringing the zest to the party! Learn why Florida’s superior growing environment makes our oranges and grapefruit the best in the world (in our very biased opinion!).
2. Honeybell Tangelos: A citrus superstar that’s a cross between a tangerine and a pomelo. These beauties are so sweet, they could charm the socks off a sour lemon. Seriously, they’re like the fruit equivalent of a warm hug!
3. Occasion Box: The ultimate citrus care package! It’s like sending a fruit-flavored love letter to your friends and family. Most of our fruit gifts ship in a box printed with a wood-grain pattern reminiscent of a grove crate. Or try one of our new Occasion Boxes featuring a heartfelt Birthday or Thank you message on the inside of the box lid. Brighten someone’s day (or your own, we don’t judge!).
4. Seasonal Availability: The fickle nature of Mother Nature! This term refers to the fact that certain fruits are only available during specific times of the year. So if you’re dreaming of Honeybells in July, you might need to adjust your expectations (and your calendar).
5. Substitution: When life gives you lemons, sometimes you gotta swap them for grapefruit! This term means that if we can’t send you exactly what you ordered (thanks, nature!), we’ll replace it with something equally fabulous from a US farm. It’s like a surprise party for your taste buds!
6. Perishable Items: Fresh fruits that can’t hang around forever. They’re like that friend who overstays their welcome—great at first, but they have an expiration date! No returns on these, folks!
7. Satisfaction Guarantee: Our promise that we’ll do our darndest to make you happy! If you’re not feeling the citrus love after your purchase, we’ll work our magic to make it right. Just make sure to double check the shipping address - if someone else gets your package by mistake, you can be sure they won’t easily surrender these little golden nuggets of Florida sunshine.
8. Zest: The outer peel of citrus fruits, packed with flavor and aroma! It’s like the confetti of the fruit world—adds a little pizzazz to your dishes and drinks. And who doesn’t love a little zest in their life?
9. Gift Grade Fruit: A little bit like kids in school, fruit is graded. Superior grade fruit is not only tested for the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, but also for its good looks. Only the prettiest and best tasting fruit makes an “A” grade for gifting. But waste not want not - the rest goes to the grocery store, or gets sent out for juicing.
And there you have it, folks! A glossary that’s as refreshingly fun as a glass of OJ on your breakfast table. Now you’re armed with the knowledge to navigate the citrus universe like a pro. Go forth and spread the citrus cheer!
