What's a good gag gift for a coffee addict?

This design makes the case for full-strength coffee in four words, and anyone who's been handed decaf by mistake will laugh.

What does the coffee cup on the design look like?

A red mug with a gold band and three curls of steam, drawn in a simple retro style.

Is the design on both sides of the mug?

Yes. The design is printed on both sides, so it faces out whether the mug is held in the left hand or the right.

Decaf? In This Economy? black coffee mug

Decaf? In This Economy? Mug

$17.99

Printed when you order, ships in 2 to 5 business days
$6.99 flat shipping in the US
Free replacement if it arrives misprinted or damaged

About this design

Groceries cost more, rent costs more, and now someone wants to take the caffeine too? Absolutely not. Coffee people who treat full strength as a survival strategy will feel seen.

A red-orange mug with a gold stripe sends up three wavy curls of steam. Beneath it, “DECAF?” is set in a heavy cream slab serif with a red outline and drop shadow, and “IN THIS ECONOMY?” follows in tall gold capitals, with a warm, retro diner-sign feel.

Printing it on a mug is a little on the nose, which is the fun: the question gets answered with every refill.

Who it's for

Give it to the coworker on cup three by 10 a.m., a barista friend, a grad student or the parent of toddlers. It's a dependable office gift exchange pick, too.

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About the mug

11 oz glossy ceramic mug with the design printed on both sides, so it shows whichever hand holds it. Dishwasher and microwave safe.

Care

Top-rack dishwasher safe. Hand washing keeps the print bright the longest.

Questions

What's a good gag gift for a coffee addict?: This design makes the case for full-strength coffee in four words, and anyone who's been handed decaf by mistake will laugh.
What does the coffee cup on the design look like?: A red mug with a gold band and three curls of steam, drawn in a simple retro style.
Is the design on both sides of the mug?: Yes. The design is printed on both sides, so it faces out whether the mug is held in the left hand or the right.