Panda Express Peach Lychee Flavored Refresher

The Peach Lychee Flavored Refresher is one of the specialty drinks at Panda Express: 210 calories with 53 g of sugar in the published serving. Refreshers sit between a soda and a tea, and their calorie counts land in that middle ground too.

Peach and lychee is a distinctly Asian flavor pairing, floral and perfumed rather than the straightforward sweetness of a fruit soda. Lychee in particular gives it an aromatic quality that reads as more sophisticated than anything else on the fountain, which is the point of the refresher category.

At 210 calories it carries about half what a regular soda does, landing near the Watermelon Mango Refresher at 210 calories. It is a middle option rather than a light one: the zero calorie teas remain the choice when the number matters most.

It suits anyone bored of the standard fountain and works particularly well with the spicier entrees, where floral sweetness offsets chili. Pair it with Hot Orange Chicken at 550 calories or Kung Pao Chicken at 320 calories. Availability varies by store, and the full lineup is on the drinks menu.