Avocado seed tea is a beverage made by simmering the cleaned, dried, or grated pit (seed) of an avocado in water. It is promoted online for many health benefits, but there is very little high-quality scientific evidence that drinking avocado seed tea provides these benefits in humans.
How it’s commonly prepared
- Wash the avocado pit thoroughly.
- Let it dry, or grate/chop it into smaller pieces.
- Simmer it in 2â4 cups (500 mLâ1 L) of water for about 15â30 minutes.
- Strain the liquid and drink it plain or with lemon, honey, or cinnamon for flavor.
Claimed benefits
Online sources often claim it:
- Helps lower cholesterol
- Promotes weight loss
- Improves digestion
- Reduces inflammation
- Boosts immunity
However, these claims have not been confirmed by strong human studies.
Safety
- Avocado seeds contain compounds that are being studied, but their effects and safety when consumed regularly are not well established.
- Because of the limited evidence, it’s best not to drink avocado seed tea regularly or in large amounts, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have underlying medical conditions.
If you enjoy avocados for their health benefits, the flesh has much stronger evidence supporting its role as part of a healthy diet. It provides healthy fats, fiber, potassium, and other nutrients.
