John Myers
Many people think bubble tea is carcinogenic. This was due to various media reports. The drink is now available almost everywhere again. Find out here how unhealthy the drink really is.
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Bubble tea is NOT carcinogenic
Researchers at RWTH Aachen University told journalists that bubble tea is carcinogenic. But that has now been refuted.
- In 2021, the TH Aachen examined the tapioca pearls in bubble tea. The researchers were able to detect carcinogenic substances in it.
- With these results, the bubble tea hype disappeared abruptly. It was also said that children could choke on the beads. However, such a case is not known.
- However, various investigative agencies from Baden-Württemberg have examined the drink. They could not find any dangers for consumers.
Bubble tea is not healthy
The drink is now experiencing a renaissance thanks to the social media platform TikTok. But the tea is not healthy.
- With 300 to 500 calories, the drink covers almost a quarter of the daily requirement of adults.
- Even if the sugar-free version is ordered, the tapioca pearls contain a lot of carbohydrates and therefore calories. So the drink has little to do with a normal tea.
- Most of the time, the packaging isn’t exactly eco-friendly either. The cup and straw are often made entirely of plastic.
