Black lemonade has joined the ranks of popular niche health-infused drinks this summer. The drink's recipe was popularized through Instructables.com, which teaches people to make anything by providing step-by-step instructions. The recipe details combining freshly squeezed lemonade with capsules of activated charcoal, which are naturally dark in color, making for a drink that's both nutritious, and visually capturing.
The drink's uniquely inky-black color makes for the perfect Instagram shot, while its added health benefits capture a deeper intrigue. Activated charcoal has a multitude of reported health benefits including preventing hangovers, whitening teeth, anti-aging and removing toxins from the body. Though alarming in color, black lemonade promises to "become your body's best friend" and has aroused curiosity among the health food and social media communities alike.
Charcoal-Based Lemonades
Black Lemonade is a Dark Twist on the Classic Summer Drink
Trend Themes
1. Black Lemonade - Opportunity for creating innovative and visually captivating health-infused drinks using activated charcoal as a key ingredient.
2. Social Media Communities - Potential for marketing and promoting health-focused products like black lemonade through visually appealing content on platforms like Instagram.
3. Niche Health-infused Drinks - Growing demand for unique and beneficial beverages that offer health benefits beyond traditional lemonades.
Industry Implications
1. Beverage Industry - Opportunity for introducing black lemonade and other health-infused drinks with activated charcoal as a marketable product.
2. Health Food Industry - Potential for incorporating activated charcoal as a key ingredient in health food products, expanding product offerings with added health benefits.
3. Social Media Marketing Industry - Increasing opportunities for marketing agencies to leverage visually appealing health-focused content, specifically targeting health-conscious social media communities.