Trying Pressed Juicery for the first time can be confusing because the lineup includes green juices, fruit smoothies, protein drinks and several different wellness shots.

The easiest way to choose isn't to ask which Pressed drink is “best.” It’s to decide what you actually want from it.

Here are the Pressed drinks available through Nékter that make the most sense for different needs.

Best Pressed Drink for Greens: Daily Greens + Cucumber Lemon

50 calories

Made with cucumber, celery, spinach, lemon, kale and parsley.

This is one of the simplest choices if your main goal is getting a vegetable-forward green juice without a lot of sweetness.

Best for:
Greens, lighter drinking and people who prefer less-sweet juice.

Choose this instead of Daily Greens + Ginger if:
You want something more vegetable-forward and lower in sugar.

Best Green Juice for Beginners: Daily Greens + Ginger

130 calories

Made with apple, cucumber, celery, lemon, spinach, ginger, kale and parsley.

The apple makes this much easier to drink if you're not used to traditional green juices.

Best for:
Someone who wants greens but doesn't love the taste of straight vegetable juice.

Taste:
Sweeter than Cucumber Lemon with a noticeable ginger kick.

Best Pressed Drink for Protein: Dark Chocolate Protein Smoothie

330 calories | About 30g protein

This is the clear choice if protein is your priority.

It contains plant-based protein along with cocoa, coconut milk, oats and fiber.

Best for:

• Post-workout nutrition
• Breakfast
• A more filling snack
• Someone trying to increase protein intake

Compared with most Pressed juices, this is much more substantial and more likely to keep you full.

Best Pressed Drink for Gut-Focused Nutrition: Strawberry Basil Probiotic Lemonade

80 calories

This lemonade contains both prebiotic fiber and probiotics, including around 2 billion CFUs of live cultures.

That makes it different from a regular fruit juice.

Best for:

• Fiber
• Probiotics
• Someone looking for a refreshing drink rather than a green juice

The strawberry and lemon also make this one of the easier Pressed products to drink if you're new to wellness beverages.

Best Pressed Drink for Energy: Blue Aura Energy Shot

If you actually want energy, this is the most direct option.

The Blue Aura Energy Shot contains approximately 100 mg of caffeine along with L-theanine.

Best for:

• Morning energy
• Before a workout
• Replacing another caffeinated drink

Best time:
Morning or early afternoon.

Remember that the caffeine still counts toward your daily total if you're also drinking coffee or energy drinks.

Best Pressed Drink for Digestive Comfort: Debloat Shot

The Debloat Shot includes ingredients such as peppermint, fennel, lemon balm and probiotics.

Best for:
Someone looking for digestive support after a meal.

Best time:
After eating.

One important distinction: “debloat” doesn't mean fat loss. Temporary bloating and stored body fat are completely different things.

Best Pressed Drink for Vitamin C + Zinc: Immunity Shot

The Immunity Shot combines orange, turmeric, ginger and lemon with vitamin C, zinc and probiotics.

Best for:
Someone specifically looking for a convenient source of vitamin C and zinc.

Best time:
Any time of day, although taking zinc with food may feel better for people who get nausea from it.

Vitamin C and zinc support normal immune function, but the drink shouldn't be viewed as something that prevents illness.

Best Pressed Drink for a Strong Ginger Shot: Wellness Shot

Made with just:

• Ginger
• Lemon
• Cayenne

This is the classic wellness-shot experience.

Best for:
People who already enjoy strong ginger drinks.

Best time:
Morning or daytime.

If you have a sensitive stomach or acid reflux, drinking it after food may be easier than taking it on an empty stomach.

Best Pressed Drink for Evening: Unwind Shot

Unwind contains tart cherry, magnesium, L-theanine-related green tea ingredients and ashwagandha.

Best for:
Someone looking for a wind-down drink rather than an energy product.

Best time:
Evening.

Because it contains ashwagandha, it may not be appropriate for everyone, particularly people taking certain medications or managing certain health conditions.

Best Pressed Drink for Vitamins + Probiotics: Multivitamin + Gut Health Shot

This small shot provides vitamins including A, C, E and B12, along with probiotics.

Best for:
Someone looking for a convenient vitamin-and-probiotic option.

Best time:
With breakfast or another meal.

If you already take a multivitamin every day, check what you're already getting before automatically adding more.

Best Pressed Drink if You Want Something Fruity: Strawberry Orange Mango Wellness Smoothie

About 210 calories

This smoothie combines strawberry, orange, mango and other fruits with fiber and vitamin C.

Best for:
Someone who doesn't want a green drink.

It's one of the easiest choices for someone trying Pressed for the first time because the flavor is much closer to a traditional fruit smoothie.

Best Pressed Drink if You Want Greens in Smoothie Form: Greens Wellness Smoothie

If you like the idea of greens but don't love straight green juice, the Greens Wellness Smoothie is another option.

It includes ingredients such as spinach, kale, avocado, banana and matcha.

Best for:
Someone who wants greens in a creamier, more substantial drink.

Because matcha is included, caffeine-sensitive customers may want to avoid drinking it late in the day.

Best Pressed Drink if You Like Beet Juice: Daily Roots + Ginger

190 calories

Made with apple, lemon, ginger and beet.

This is sweeter than the green juices and has the earthy flavor that beet-juice fans usually expect.

Best for:
Someone who already likes beet-based drinks.

If sugar is your biggest concern, the Cucumber Lemon green juice is a better place to start.

Quick Guide: What Should You Get?

What you wantBest fitGreensDaily Greens + Cucumber LemonEasier green juiceDaily Greens + GingerProteinDark Chocolate Protein SmoothieLower-calorie green juiceDaily Greens + Cucumber LemonProbiotics + fiberStrawberry Basil Probiotic LemonadeEnergyBlue Aura Energy ShotDigestive comfortDebloat ShotVitamin C + zincImmunity ShotStrong ginger shotWellness ShotEvening optionUnwind ShotVitamins + probioticsMultivitamin + Gut Health ShotFruity smoothieStrawberry Orange MangoGreen smoothieGreens Wellness SmoothieBeet juiceDaily Roots + Ginger

What Is the Best Pressed Juicery Drink Overall?

There really isn't one.

If you're hungry, the Dark Chocolate Protein Smoothie makes much more sense than a 50-calorie green juice.

If you want something light, Daily Greens + Cucumber Lemon is a better fit.

If you need caffeine, Blue Aura Energy has a clear purpose.

And if you're simply trying Pressed for the first time and want something easy to enjoy, Daily Greens + Ginger or the Strawberry Orange Mango Wellness Smoothie are approachable places to start.

The best Pressed drink is the one that matches what you're actually looking for—not the one with the biggest wellness claim on the label.

Where Can You Buy Pressed Juicery in Fremont?

Pressed juices, smoothies, wellness shots and select bundles are available at Nékter Juice Bar in Warm Springs Plaza in Fremont.

Because inventory can change, particular drinks or bundles may occasionally sell out.