A bizarre video showing a man drinking bubble tea with a live frog inside has sparked a heated debate on Chinese social media. In the clip, the man holds a cup of bubble tea containing a live frog and sucks the contents through a straw. This strange trend has raised many questions and controversies, reports infohub.kz.
The unusual beverage is believed to be linked to traditional Chinese medicine. Some users claim that such ingredients may have health benefits, although there is no scientific evidence to support these claims.
Most viewers reacted with disgust, calling the video inhumane and questioning the sanitary standards and safety of such drinks.
"This is terrible," "Poor frog... What do they do with it afterwards?" "First, I feel sorry for the frog. Second, it's disgusting," "Coronavirus II," users wrote in the comments.
However, some doubted the authenticity of the video, suggesting that the man might simply be transporting the frog in a cup of water, for example, on his way to the vet, and only pretending to drink the "beverage."
Earlier, Kursiv LifeStyle reported that a new gastronomic trend is gaining popularity on social media, with users preparing so-called "non-alcoholic whiskey" or "fried" tea.