Going to Starbucks can be a great thing - it doesn't matter if you go alone to do some work or with friends. The baristas try to keep everything casual, which is why they ask for your name - sadly, they got it all wrong with this guy's cup of coffee. The man said that his name is Marc with a "C," and the barista wrote "Cark." So, not only did the barista not write Marc's correct name, but he even managed to write it with a "K."
It's a weird thing to think about, but some people don't really like the whole personal/casual thing that is going on in Starbucks. Some people just want to go ahead and purchase their cup of coffee without having to tell your name to random people. In European-style cafes, things like this never happen - the baristas are there to just deliver the coffee and bill you at the end.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.