Food Trends: Charcoal Lattes

Charcoal lattes are the next food trend, starting in the UK and parts of Asia, and now moving into the U.S.  The magic ingredient is activated charcoal, and is said to have major benefits to your health.  It can cleanse your digestive system.  It also reduces bloating and gas and increases energy.  It is also said to relieve a nasty hangover.  There are, however, some important things to consider before consuming a charcoal latte.

Activated charcoals is also used for drug overdoses and poisoning.  It is non discriminative and therefore can remove beneficial nutrients or medications as well as impurities.  It must be used in small doses.  Anyone who takes medications (probably everyone reading this blog) should avoid consumption of activated charcoal, according to some dieticians and nutritionists.  PLEASE, check with your doctor before making this drink or ordering it at a coffee bar.  Maybe this is a drink best enjoyed by the young and the healthy.  I don't know if it is served yet in San Diego, but you can find it on the menu in Chinatown in New York City at The Good Sort.  Below is a home recipe for it, if you dare.  Please, drink responsibly and check with your doctor before consuming.  I was all  ready to try it before I read about the negatives.  Proceed at your own risk.

Activated charcoal latte

3 cups of almond milk
1 tsp activated charcoal
2 tsp vanilla extract

Any sweetener, as desired

Heat all ingredients in a saucepan, then blend in blender until frothy.  Enjoy.