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# Medically Inspired Coffee T-Shirts
The Coffee IV T-Shirt Cleverly Displays Caffeine Addiction

By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-01-29 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-iv-tshirt
References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/caffeine/your-work-day-condensed-into-one-image-t-shirt/) & [snorgtees](http://www.snorgtees.com/t-shirts/coffee-iv)

Coffee drinkers will certainly identify with this humorously designed Coffee IV T-Shirt that visually depicts one's addiction to the ever-popular [caffeinated beverage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/javvy-coffee). Those who feel that a cup of Joe is an absolute necessity in the morning will absolutely adore this cute and accurately described shirt.

This Coffee IV t-shirt is designed with a simple brown background and an image of intravenous bag with the words "Medically prescribed, Coffee Intravenous" printed on it. This is a hilariously witty approach to proclaiming how much someone can be [addicted to coffee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caffeine-intake), that people can drink it so often that it is pretty much synonymous with needing an intravenous line to survive.

Though simple in design, the t-shirt instantaneously resonates with [coffee drinkers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-coffee-caf) and accurately showcases the extent to which people rely on coffee on a day-to-day basis.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.9/10
- Popularity: 26% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Humorous Coffee Merchandise:** Opportunity for brands to create a range of funny coffee related merchandise, like coffee mugs and coasters.
- **Caffeine Addiction Awareness:** An opportunity for advocates of healthy living to create awareness about the dangers of caffeine addiction.
- **Medical Jargon in Pop Culture:** Opportunity to integrate medical jargon into everyday fashion apparel to create humorous designs.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion:** Fashion brands can create a range of humorous t-shirts and accessories for coffee lovers.
- **Coffee:** Coffee brands can partner with apparel brands to create limited edition coffee merchandise.
- **Wellness:** Wellness brands can leverage the t-shirt design to create awareness campaigns about the dangers of caffeine addiction.

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