Topic: S#*! My Tea Says

S#*! My Tea Says: Are These “Inspirational Quotes” Really That Inspiring?

S#*! My Tea Says: Are These "Inspirational Quotes" Really That Inspiring?

I like products that make me feel good: Green tea, for instance. It’s full of antioxidants that do my body good, and the caffeine doesn’t hurt, either. But every once in a while I catch myself staring blankly at a fortune cookie-esque quote on my tea bag or under the lid of my kombucha, and wondering: “What the hell?” Most products don’t feel the need to provide my daily affirmations, so why do certain foods and drinks take it upon themselves to remind me to be compassionate and virtuous? More »