I have eaten Both fresh picked NZL's and fresh picked Meyer's NZL are sweeter and much less sour than Meyer lemon. NZL lemons can be eaten out of hand. Meyer lemons are said to eat the enamel of your teeth at half the speed of of a eureka lemon. NZL lemons are not good for cooking and the peal is sweet with a mild bitter after taste. If you are looking to eat out of hand the NZL is the only choice. If you are looking for use in drinks and cooking go Meyer.