12 Foodie Instagrammers Proving *Charcoal* Is THE New Coffee Trend

Rainbow foods may feed your Lisa Frank-loving soul, but a *darker* trend in activated charcoal FOODS may actually detoxify your body. Charcoal’s super absorbing properties help it soak up toxins in the body for speedy elimination, so swallowing a tablet a day has become a popular detox hack. Some folks even take it as digestive aid or to prevent or cure a hangover. It’s become a popular food ingredient in Japan — so trendy that Burger King actually rolled out a black Whopper and IKEA launched a black weiner there. The trend has been gaining steam on Instagram since last year’s black ice cream craze and now it’s busting out at coffee bars everywhere. Here are 12 Instagrammers making *charcoal lattes* look like the drink of the cool kids.

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Absolutely LOVE catching up with my @matcha_maiden fam! They always keep me inspired & motivated with lots of encouragement & a few laughs! We lunched from @matcha_mylkbar over Charcoal & Beetroot lattes plus some delish vegan food! Wasn't sure if it'd be a charcoal latte lover but after tasting this one I'm hooked for sure! 😁💚📷

A post shared by Madeleine Gill (@mystatement_) on Sep 26, 2016 at 12:45am PDT

1. Double Black: Make your next morning cuppa extra bold, with a shot of detoxifying charcoal.

2. Morning Close-Up: You can almost taste the charcoal-y steam rising from this java shot.

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Charcoal latte anyone? This was my first time and it definitely exceeded expectations! #londonlife #london #eat #healthy #healthisfun #healthisyum #charcoallatte #charcoal #so21stcentury #instacoffee #coffee #sunday #sundayvibes #brunch #rudehealth #alternativecoffee

A post shared by Elizabeth (@macrosandmicros) on Feb 26, 2017 at 6:01am PST

3. DIY of the Day: You can *def* make your own charcoal latte at home. Steam your milk in a saucepan, then whisk it to a proper tasty froth before taking the first perfect sip.

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When working on a new #latte☕️ recipe #healthyissexy #charcoallatte #blacklatte #detoxlatte with homemade organic almond milk and a few #secretingredients 😋 #comingsoon #wildandthemoon

A post shared by emmasawko (@emmasawko) on Mar 29, 2017 at 10:55pm PDT

4. Joe to Go: Eating brekkie on the run? No problema; you can get yours to go.

5. Lunch Break: Charcoal latte’s not just for breakfast. It will help you digest that sammy you barely have time to scarf between meetings.

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Pretentious drinks all round (coconut charcoal latte / red velvet latte) #grittyasfuck #pretentious #drinks #latter #charcoallatte #redvelvetlatte #london #wednesday #treats #black #red #gritty

A post shared by Kara (@karav92) on Apr 5, 2017 at 8:41am PDT

6. Love Match: Coconut charcoal latte meets beetroot latte for a perfect Insta-worthy pairing.

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Mid-week slump? Not in Winchester! Just look at these superfood lattes over on @rawberryjuice's feed. matcha • charcoal • beetroot • turmeric and black pepper Which one would you go for? . . #localbusiness #hampshire #winchesteruk #eatlocal #latteart #coffeetime #cleaneating #healthyeating #colours #foodstagram #charcoallatte #matcha #healthy #goodmorning #morningmotivation #coffeegram #colourpop #coloursplash

A post shared by Searle & Taylor (@searletaylor) on Mar 29, 2017 at 1:23am PDT

7. Drink the Rainbow: Matcha, charcoal, beetroot, and turmeric. We’ll have one of each, puh-lease!

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Seriously cool cups! 😍 @matcha_mylkbar #vegan #beetrootlatte #charcoallatte #matchalatte #dairyfree #needtopeenow

A post shared by Shani Vetter (@veganfitnessassassin) on Feb 3, 2017 at 2:01am PST

8. Skull Bender: What’s cooler than a charcoal black latte? A charcoal latte served in a seriously cool cup.

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Delicious Charcoal and Chai Latte with @dinasaurcat at @farmgirlcafe. #coffeewithanita

A post shared by Anita G (@anita.ldn) on Jan 27, 2017 at 7:29am PST

9. Barista Artista: Break out that VSCO Cam. These lattes are real works of art.

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Good morning. Have you tried our latest addition of Latte? Try our charcoal latte only rp 30k. For latte art Rp 40k. ---- pic and review by @kulinerakut 🙏🙏🙏--- #saka #sakabistro #sakabistroandbar #sakabistrobar #sakalatte #kulinerakut

A post shared by Saka Bistro & Bar (@sakabistrobar) on Dec 9, 2015 at 5:00pm PST

10. Charcoal Sketch: Calling all Hollywood Golden Age aficionados! Here’s Marilyn’s likeness, captured in charcoal… for the next few minutes.

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SUNDäY SOMEWHëRE ✌🏾️ A Coconut n Charcoal latte kinda day 😎🌴 . . . #charcoal #charcoallatte #coconuts #coffee #Sunday

A post shared by K Y L I E G U L L I V E R (@kyliegulliver) on Oct 15, 2016 at 8:42pm PDT

11. Hangover Help: Sip your charcoal along WITH your crazy rum drinks on Saturday, and you’ll be the only one NOT wearing your sunglasses on Sunday.

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Bom dia!! ☀️The sun is shining in London! Alleluia!! ☀️ . Wish I was starting my week with these beauties from @farmgirlcafe in Notting Hill ☕️☕️☕️ . Here we have rose lattes (espresso, almond milk & rose water) and a charcoal latte (espresso, cashew milk and charcoal) - delicioso!!! 👌🏼🙏🏻🌹🌹🌹🌹 . . . #coffeelover #butfirstcoffee #photooftheday #instadaily #eatmovethink

A post shared by Vivian Fonseca (@vivianfunctionalfitness) on Feb 6, 2017 at 2:42am PST

12. Triple Play: You’re looking at two rose lattes (espresso, almond milk, and rose water) and a charcoal-cashew latte (espresso, cashew milk, and charcoal). What a way to start the day!

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