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Pop Culture Tea Bags

Mr. T Tea Offers Strength and Pity for the Fools Who Don't Drink It

— December 9, 2012 — Lifestyle
If you happen to find yourself sitting around one afternoon pitying the fool who think they can test you, relax with some Mr. T Tea.

After all, Mr. T has been in the ring with Rocky Balboa and come out alive so he'll be able to give you a few tips about keeping your cool. However, if you like your tea weak, Mr. T Tea isn't for you. The only way to drink this kind of he-man tea is strong and dark, just like Mr. T himself.

The coolest part about these tea bags is the way the muscular arms hang out to the side and keep the tea bag from falling completely under the water.
Trend Themes
1. Pop Culture-inspired Food/drink - The Mr. T Tea bags demonstrate the market potential for incorporating personality and pop culture references into food and beverage products.
2. Novel Tea Bag Designs - The unique design of the Mr. T Tea bags highlights the opportunity for more creative and functional tea bag designs to stand out in a crowded market.
3. Strong Flavors and Bold Branding - The strength and intense flavor of the Mr. T Tea, paired with the bold branding and personality it portrays, represents a trend towards brands taking a more daring approach to product marketing.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The Mr. T Tea bag product illustrates a potential opportunity for companies in the food and beverage industry to develop similar pop culture-inspired products.
2. Packaging and Design - The unique design of the Mr. T Tea bags represents a potential area of innovation for companies in the packaging and design space seeking to incorporate new functionality into existing products like tea bags.
3. Marketing and Advertising - The strong flavors and bold branding of the Mr. T Tea highlight an opportunity for companies in marketing and advertising to adopt a more bold and daring approach to brand messaging.
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