If you've been to England, or have British friends, you'll know that they think tea is the solution to everything. Raining outside? Time for a tea. Dog just died? Have a tea. Husband left you? Put some tea on, everything will be OK. It's like a cure for all ills. And as it turns out, they may have been right about it this entire time.
The US army had a difficult job in Afghanistan, bogged down in hostile terrain among mountains and caves with an enemy who could appear from anywhere at any time - and they were also tasked with protecting the residents from Taliban aggression. There wasn't much the locals could do in order to show their appreciation, but this man found a way; he brewed some local Afghan tea and took it out to soldiers doing thirsty work in sun drenched deserts.
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.