This is the PT Pabrik Es Siantar Badak Larutan Penyegar Lychee. Larutan penyegar is an Indonesian health tonic believed to alleviate “body heatiness,” a concept found in traditional medicine across many Asian cultures. Unlike conventional herbal tonics, which are often murky, pungent, and bitter, this beverage is processed to retain the benefits of its herbal ingredients while remaining clear, mild, and palatable.

This version was transparent and colourless, with a delicate lychee aroma. It had an exceptionally smooth mouthfeel, with floral lychee notes emerging immediately, accompanied by a gentle sweetness. Allowing the sip to linger on the palate brought out a more aromatic, lightly acidic quality, reminiscent of fresh lychees. Despite lacking carbonation, the beverage maintained a uniquely cooling and refreshing sensation, with no discernible medicinal flavours. The sweetness was present but not overpowering, giving it body without the thinness of water. It had a similar flavour profile to Yeo’s Lychee Drink but with a more balanced sweetness.

Overall, this was an enjoyable and refreshing beverage, worth repurchasing for its bright fruit flavour and exceptionally smooth, cooling mouthfeel.

This PT Pabrik Es Siantar Badak Larutan Penyegar Apple contained 320 mL. It was produced in Indonesia and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2023.