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TikTok’s most dangerous trend has users calling for apples in a warm drink – a drink they claim brings huge health benefits.
The drink, called “boiled apple tea” or “boiled apple water,” has garnered hundreds of thousands of reactions in recent weeks.
This practice involves boiling chopped apples in water and drinking the warm liquid, infused with apple and additives such as cloves, honey, cinnamon and lemon peel.
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This concoction has been called “Chinese baddie tea,” in keeping with its ties to traditional Chinese medicine.
Some users make a tea with red date, goji berries, long and dried tangerine peel to closely align with Chinese cooking methods.
A dangerous TikTok trend featuring “boiled apple tea” (not pictured) has drawn hundreds of thousands of reactions, as users point out its potential digestive benefits. (Stock)
Advertised benefits range from better bowel habits to improved digestion and clearer skin.
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“This looks delicious. I’m going to add cinnamon sticks and hibiscus,” one person wrote on TikTok.
“Tastes good,” said one user. “I boiled the apples and added allspice, ground cloves, honey, and a chamomile tea bag — and omg.”
The drink, sometimes called “Chinese baddie tea,” is inspired by traditional Chinese medicine and culinary ingredients. (Stock)
Some are confused by this practice.
“Do you eat snacks after drinking tea?” asked one TikToker in a video that has been viewed more than a million times.
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“Doesn’t boiling water kill all the beauty of an apple?” another asked.
Some were skeptical about the alleged colon cleansing.
Social media users describe apple tea as refreshing, warming and easy to make at home. (Stock)
Another person wrote: “That’s just fiber. And if boiled apples make you move your bowels and cause constipation, you need more fiber in your diet.”
Emma Drooks, a California-based content creator who writes under the handle @drookscooks, told Fox News Digital that she “loves” tea.
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“I’ve been drinking it every night for about a month now and I’ve really seen the health benefits,” she said, citing improved digestion, reduced bloating and glowing skin.
Emma Drooks, pictured above, told Fox News Digital that she has been drinking the tea for about a month and has “definitely seen the health benefits.” (Emma Drooks/@drookscooks)
“The flavor is very warming and tastes very much like a natural apple cinnamon tea,” Drooks said. “I also eat goji berries after getting more antioxidants.”
The main source of soluble fiber in apples is pectin, says Heather Finley, a Texas-based registered dietitian with a doctorate in nutrition.
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“Pectin helps nourish gut bacteria, supports stool consistency and can contribute to normal digestion,” Finley told Fox News Digital.
When apples are boiled, some of that soluble fiber [and] pectin can absorb water, which is why people can see the benefits of less digestion.”
“Boiled apple juice can be a gentle supplement, but it shouldn’t replace a comprehensive approach.”
At the same time, Finley said the benefits of tea are oversimplified — and it’s not a “magical solution,” he cautioned.
“Real improvements in digestion and skin often come from consistent eating patterns, adequate fiber intake, balanced nutrition and addressing underlying factors such as stress, microbiome health and nutritional status,” says the nutritionist.
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“Boiled apple juice can be a gentle supplement, but it shouldn’t replace a comprehensive approach.”
Jenelle Kim, a practitioner of acupuncture and Chinese medicine and founder of JBK Wellness Labs, told Fox News Digital that she recommends using whole, fresh apples.
When apples are boiled, some of that soluble fiber [and] pectin can absorb water, which is why people can see the benefits of less digestion,” the nutritionist told Fox News Digital. (Stock)
“If you feel drawn to it, approach it as a moment of reflection rather than therapy,” says the California-based expert.
“Inhale warm air before drinking,” advises Kim.
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“Be aware of how your body responds. And most importantly, remember that true wellness is never found in extremes or in quick promises. It is created in small, consistent acts of kindness to yourself: warmth, nourishment, rest and presence.”
