Swig Boba
Swig’s boba is popping pearls, not tapioca. Popping pearls are small juice-filled pearls that burst in your mouth, which is a different experience from the chewy tapioca pearls used in many bubble tea shops.
Which Swig drinks come with popping pearls
- Crimson Cauldron: a seasonal Sprite-based drink served with popping pearls.
- Poppin’ Pineapple: a Sprite-based drink served with popping pearls.
- Watermelon Sugar: Mountain Dew, mango, watermelon, coconut cream, passion fruit popping pearls. According to swig.com, 180 to 590 calories depending on size.
Popping pearls vs tapioca
Swig uses popping pearls only. If you are expecting chewy tapioca pearls, you will get a different texture at Swig: light pearls that pop with juice inside.
How to add boba to your drink
The three drinks above come with popping pearls as part of the recipe. If you want pearls in another drink, ask your local store whether they can add them.
Caffeine note
Crimson Cauldron and Poppin’ Pineapple are Sprite-based, so they are caffeine-free. Watermelon Sugar is Mountain Dew-based, so it contains caffeine.
Sizes
Sizes: Kids 12 oz, Small 16 oz, Medium 24 oz, Large 32 oz, X-Large 44 oz.
Common questions
Question: Is Swig boba tapioca? Answer: No, Swig uses popping pearls only, not tapioca.
Question: Which Swig drinks have boba? Answer: Crimson Cauldron, Poppin’ Pineapple and Watermelon Sugar.
Question: Can I add boba to any Swig drink? Answer: Ask your local store whether they can add popping pearls to your drink.
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Last updated: November 2, 2026