Lychees, whether imported or domestic, seem to have gone pretty mainstream in the U.S. by the mid-2020s, since Dunkin's 2024 spring menu featured a lychee and peach-flavored energy drink.

Its drupes don't just look pretty growing on the stems, but they also have a delicious flavor that tastes like a mix between a pear and strawberry, with a touch of rose water. Lychee trees are ...