This ancient variety of citrus (older than oranges, grapefruit, or lemons) has been a popular spiritual offering, luck charm, and gift in Asian cultures for centuries, and has been one of our strangest offerings for years.

From a culinary perspective, use of Buddha’s Hands is somewhat limited; they often contain nothing but white pith inside. This pith, unlike what you might see on grapefruit or lemons, is not bitter, which does allow for some interesting opportunities. Buddha’s Hand is a great seasoning for fish and a solid candidate for candying. Their zest has also have found their way into several high-end cocktail recipes, mainly as a showpiece.

The real appeal for Buddha’s Hand is its strangely familiar and mild lemon scent. They can last for almost two weeks at room temperature, and their smell will slowly fill a room. Our floral departments also love to incorporate them into their designs.