A new app called “Tea” is gaining traction among people across metro Detroit—but not without controversy.
The app allows only women to upload photos of men they’re dating or talking to and get feedback from other women. The goal: spot “red flags” or “green flags” before getting serious. But critics say the app is doing more harm than good.
The app was designed as a space for women to protect each other by sharing past dating experiences. Due to its popularity, there’s currently a waitlist to join. Once accepted, users must upload a photo of themselves with their ID to verify they are women—no men are allowed.
We sat down with Family attorney Mohamed Ali Hammoud with @mouradlawgroup today to discuss the Tea App.
“I think the Tea App was originally designed to protect women, give them a safe haven, share their experiences, whether they’re good or bad, with other women,” Hammoud said. “Now, what the Detroit area did, is they upped it up a notch. They took this platform and really used it as a tool to harm someone’s reputation.”
Hammoud says he’s heard from barbers, professionals, and even doctors who say they’ve been affected by the app—some even losing clients.
In his work handling divorce cases, Hammoud says the app is already causing real-life issues in relationships.
“I’ve had a couple calls where one party is willing to leave the other party because of something they saw on the app,” he said. “The messages or pictures may have happened years before the relationship even started.”
The attorney also warns that content from the app could be used in legal proceedings like custody battles or divorce cases.
“100%. They can definitely be used against you,” he said. “You definitely have to get some professional, subpoena some phone records to determine if these messages are legitimate.”
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