# Tapioca Pearl QSR Drinks The Jack in the Box Boba Beverages are Being Tested in California By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-06-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boba-beverages References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2023/06/17/jack-in-the-box-tests-new-boba-beverages/) & [jackinthebox](https://www.jackinthebox.com)  The [Jack in the Box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boba-coffee) boba beverages are being test marketed by the brand in the California market as a series of refreshments perfect for newcomers to the traditional drinks to enjoy. The drinks come in three varieties including [Milk Tea with Boba](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-lovers-series), Iced Coffee with Boba and the Vanilla Shake with Boba, which are each paired with [brown sugar boba tapioca pearls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruity-boba-innovations) for a touch of texture. The drinks are priced at $4.74 for the Milk Tea and Iced Coffee options, while the Vanilla Shake is priced at $6.24. The Jack in the Box boba beverages are launching at locations in the Long Beach, Torrance and San Diego areas, and could help to offer even more consumers with access to the refreshment. Image Credit: Jack in the Box ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Boba Beverage Test Marketing:** Testing boba beverages in fast food chains allows for the exploration of new and innovative drink options. - **Tapioca Pearl Integration:** Incorporating tapioca pearls into mainstream beverages creates a unique and texture-rich experience for consumers. - **Expanding Access to Boba Drinks:** Bringing boba beverages to new locations increases accessibility for a wider consumer base. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** Introducing boba beverages in fast food chains disrupts the traditional beverage offerings and attracts a new customer demographic. - **Beverage:** Incorporating tapioca pearls in mainstream beverages provides beverage companies with an opportunity to tap into the boba trend and create innovative drink options. - **Hospitality:** Expanding the availability of boba drinks in different locations allows hospitality businesses to cater to an increasingly diverse range of customer preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fast-Food Bubble Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boba-coffee.md) - [Expanded QSR Treat Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-in-the-box-4.md) - [Bursting Boba Lemonade Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemonade-tea-infusions-with-bursting-boba.md) - [Matcha-Forward QSR Drink Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-in-the-box-matcha-drinks.md) - [Fruity Bursting Boba Pearls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-bursting-boba.md) - [Layered Ice Cream Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisted-soda.md) - [Brown Sugar Boba Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-cafe-menu.md) - [Milk Tea-Flavored Jelly Beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-belly-boba-milk-tea.md) - [Bubble Tea Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-tea-boba-ice-cream.md)