Create Your Own Sweet Tea
Customize your fresh brewed sweet tea with your choice of syrups, fruit purees, citrus wedges, and creams.
Overview & Background
Create Your Own Sweet Tea is one of the most distinctive offerings in the Sweet Tea lineup at Swig. Built upon a foundation of chilled Sweet Tea served over Swig's celebrated crunchy nugget pellet ice, this drink brings together Fresh Brewed Sweet Tea, Choice of Syrups, Choice of Purees, Choice of Creams to deliver a balanced flavor profile.
Whether ordered as an afternoon energy pick-me-up or a post-dinner sweet treat, Create Your Own Sweet Tea showcases what makes Swig's dirty soda culture an enduring sensation.
What Does Create Your Own Sweet Tea Taste Like?
Bespoke iced tea tailored to your exact taste.
The contrast between the crisp, carbonated bite of the Sweet Tea and the sweet, velvety undertones provides an evolving experience from your first sip down to the last ice crunch.
Ingredients Breakdown
Every element in Create Your Own Sweet Tea serves a specific culinary role:
| Component | Ingredient | Role in Drink |
|---|---|---|
| Liquid Foundation | Sweet Tea | Provides carbonation, primary flavor structure, and crisp refreshment. |
| Flavor Add-In | Fresh Brewed Sweet Tea | Adds targeted sweetness, aroma, fruit depth, or velvety marbling. |
| Flavor Add-In | Choice of Syrups | Adds targeted sweetness, aroma, fruit depth, or velvety marbling. |
| Flavor Add-In | Choice of Purees | Adds targeted sweetness, aroma, fruit depth, or velvety marbling. |
| Flavor Add-In | Choice of Creams | Adds targeted sweetness, aroma, fruit depth, or velvety marbling. |
Calories & Nutrition Transparency
Create Your Own Sweet Tea contains an estimated Varies in standard 24 oz medium servings. Calorie values can shift based on cup size and milk/cream customizations:
How to Modify Calories in Create Your Own Sweet Tea:
- Zero-Calorie Foundation: Swap regular Sweet Tea to a diet or zero-sugar alternative (e.g. Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Diet Dr Pepper) to immediately remove 150–220 calories of sugar.
- Sugar-Free Syrups: Request Swig's zero-calorie syrups (Vanilla, Coconut, Peach, Strawberry) for full flavor without extra calories.
- Light Cream: Ask for a "light splash" of cream or substitute with fresh lime wedges for natural citrus richness.
Pricing by Cup Size
Base pricing for Create Your Own Sweet Tea starts around $1.65. Swig offers five cup sizes to accommodate every appetite:
| Size | Volume | Estimated Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| 12 oz Kid's Cup | 12 oz | $1.85 – $2.55 |
| 16 oz Small | 16 oz | $2.25 – $3.15 |
| 24 oz Medium | 24 oz | $2.75 – $3.75 |
| 32 oz Large | 32 oz | $3.25 – $4.35 |
| 44 oz Extra-Large | 44 oz | $3.75 – $4.95 |
Note: Exact prices may vary slightly by franchise location and local sales taxes.
Customization & Barista Tips
💡 Popular Customer Hacks:
Try pairing blackberry syrup with coconut cream.
You can also ask baristas to serve Create Your Own Sweet Tea blended for an extra thick, frosty beverage that mimics an artisan milkshake.
How Create Your Own Sweet Tea Compares to Similar Drinks
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Frequently Asked Questions About Create Your Own Sweet Tea
What ingredients are in Swig's Create Your Own Sweet Tea?
Create Your Own Sweet Tea is made with a base of Sweet Tea, combined with Fresh Brewed Sweet Tea, Choice of Syrups, Choice of Purees, Choice of Creams.
How many calories are in a Swig Create Your Own Sweet Tea?
Create Your Own Sweet Tea is estimated at Varies depending on the cup size (16oz, 24oz, 32oz, 44oz). You can customize it with sugar-free syrups or diet soda to reduce calories.
How much does Create Your Own Sweet Tea cost at Swig?
The base price for Create Your Own Sweet Tea is typically $1.65 for a standard medium size, with larger sizes ranging between $3.25 and $4.45 depending on store location.
Can I customize Create Your Own Sweet Tea?
Yes! You can swap the soda foundation (e.g. switch to Diet or Zero Sugar), adjust the sweetness level, swap half & half for coconut cream, or add real fruit purees.
This page is an independent editorial reference created to provide accurate, publicly researched pricing, ingredients, and nutritional context for the Swig® Drinks menu. We are not officially affiliated with Swig Drinks or Swig Holdings LLC.
Because Swig operates over 160 drive-thru stores across multiple US states with differing regional ingredient sourcing and franchise pricing tiers, exact base prices and limited-edition product availability can vary. For official app ordering and real-time local store inventory, please consult the official Swig app or visit swig.com.