Want some fun ways to drink your activated charcoal to take advantage of the detoxification benefits? Here are three easy ways to mix up a detox cocktail and enjoy all the benefits of helping your body clean itself out. Be sure to follow the guidelines at the bottom of the blog to safely consume activated charcoal.
Charcoal Latte
Ingredients:
- 1 shot espresso
- 1 cup warm unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 capsule activated charcoal
- 3-5 vanilla creme stevia drops
Directions:
- Brew one shot of espresso. Use organic coffee if possible.
- Warm your almond milk over the stove until simmering. Remove from heat and move to a large coffee cup.
- Empty one capsule of activated charcoal into your milk. Add your drops of stevia.
- Using a small hand frother, whisk your milk vigorously until it foams up, about 30 seconds.
- Gently pour the shot of espresso into the mug and enjoy.
A perfect hot weather drink is both refreshing and detoxing! Lemonade without all of the sugar is a great way to enjoy a sweet, tart drink and cool down at the same time.
Charcoal Lemonade
Ingredients:
- 1 fresh squeezed lemons
- 8 oz of cold water
- 1 capsule activated charcoal
- 3-5 drops stevia
Directions:
- In a tall shaker of cold water, squeeze 1 full lemon, add in stevia drops, and empty in 1 capsule of activated charcoal.
- Shake together vigorously.
- Pack a tall glass with ice and pour lemonade mix over it and enjoy!
At the end of the night, a warm cup of tea is perfect before bed. Using a very popular bedtime tea, you can make a sweet treat before you fall asleep that will also help your body detox.
Charcoal Detox Tea (Chamomile tea, or tea of your choice)
Ingredients:
- 1 capsule activated charcoal
- 1 tsp raw honey
- Hot water
Directions:
- In a mug of hot, not boiling water, steep chamomile tea for 5 minutes.
- Remove tea bag and empty in 1 capsule of activated charcoal and stir in raw honey.
Enjoy!
Safely drinking activated charcoal
Do not take within 4 hours of any prescription medications or vitamins. Do not have more than 1 drink with activated charcoal in it per day. Always follow a drink with activated charcoal with a full 16 oz glass of water to prevent constipation and help flush out toxins that are absorbed.