The East Asian pear species Pyrus pyrifolia commonly called Asian pear, Japanese pear, or sand pear is a prime example.
They are very juicy and large which also makes them not cheap. In Asia, they are most often served to guests who come to the house, given as a gift, or eaten ceremonially in the family circle. Around 2010 they made their way to Europe and more precisely to Cyprus, where they are grown near the village of Kiperunda.
