As the joke always goes, how do you know that someone's a vegan? Don't worry, they'll tell you. It often feels like the older generation has it in for 'woke' Millennials, choosing to mock them for anything from their taste in clothes to their dietary preferences. The picture that's frequently used to mock them online is the famous hipster barista, with his edgy scarf, beard, t-shirt, and tattoos.
Dustin Mattson, the owner of the scarf, is a barista in real life. The picture was taken to support an interview he'd given to Eater Atlanta, in which he was promoting the cafe he works in. He's less than happy about the reception it received, feeling that those who make artisan coffee aren't treated as kindly as those who make artisan food or beer. Still, it can't have hurt the publicity and marketing for his professional venture.
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.