Matcha lattes… turmeric lattes …beetroot lattes…it’s safe to say that the humble ‘latte’ has definitely had a healthy makeover in more ways than one.

But now there’s a new kid on the block (you may have already heard of it). It’s called the black latte.

The black latte has been doing the rounds for some time now in certain London cafes. I don’t think the trend has quite made it to the north yet, but I’m confident that it’ll only be a matter of time!

Black lattes contain a magic ingredient called activated charcoal, which gives them detoxifying properties as well as the noticeable blue/black colour.

If you can’t find the new hot drink at a cafe near you, the solution is simple. Make your own version at home!

Benefits of Activated Charcoal

Available to purchase in capsule or powder form, activated charcoal works by binding to the toxins in our bodies through a process called adsorption (different to absorption), and carrying them out safely.

Regular consumers report that activated charcoal can relieve bloating, reduce gassiness…and is just a good all-round helper if one happened to overdo it the night before. (Psst…apparently it makes a great hangover cure!)