• Sky Blue cotton crewneck t-shirt with black First I drink the coffee then I teach the kids lettering with a star ribbon banner on the front
  • Dark gray cotton crewneck t-shirt with black First I drink the coffee then I teach the kids lettering with a star ribbon banner on the front shown against a dark studio backdrop
  • Back view of the cotton crewneck t-shirt in army green
  • Size chart in inches and centimeters for the cotton crewneck t-shirt, showing length, shoulder, chest and sleeve length
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Funny Teacher T-Shirt – First I Drink the Coffee Then I Teach Graphic Tee

Funny Teacher T-Shirt – First I Drink the Coffee Then I Teach Graphic Tee

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Color: Sky Blue
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Why You Need It

Every teacher knows the exact feeling of the last week of school: the classroom is a mess, the whiteboard is full of doodles, the countdown to summer is taped to the door, and the only thing holding the whole thing together is a thermos. This tee is for that week and every other one, with a motto that tells the whole truth in one line: “First I drink the coffee, then I teach the kids.” A ribbon banner with little stars frames it like a certificate you gave yourself.

It's a lightweight pure cotton t-shirt with a regular fit. Unisex, so it works for women and men, and it comes in eleven colors.

Wear It Loud

We picked this one for the banner. It makes the line look like an official school announcement, the kind that gets read over the loudspeaker right before the bell. The black lettering is bold and clean, split neatly above and below the ribbon, with the stars giving it a hint of the gold-star stickers you hand out on Fridays. It reads easily from across a classroom, a hallway or a crowded staff meeting.

The fit is regular and breathable, with a ribbed crew neck and short sleeves, so it gets through a warm classroom, a bus-line shift and an after-school meeting without complaint. Wear it with jeans on dress-down day, with a cardigan on a cooler morning or with shorts and sneakers on a summer school shift. It's a light, comfortable, funny teacher tee for the days that run on coffee.

Why It's Yours

Because you give your all to a room full of kids and the least the world can do is give you a decent shirt. The cotton is soft, breathable and light, it keeps its shape through the wash, and the print stays crisp, so it survives a whole school year of marker smudges and hand prints.

It also makes a great gift for a teacher friend at the holidays, the student teacher about to start her first year, the favorite aide, the principal with a good sense of humor, or you, because you've been waiting for a shirt that understands. Pick your color, fill the thermos and ring the bell.

Built Different

Here's what it's made of and how it's cut.

  • Fabric: 100% cotton
  • Weight: 180 gsm (5.3 oz), lightweight
  • Fit: Regular
  • Sleeve: Short sleeve
  • Neckline: Round neck with ribbed collar
  • Print: Front center black lettering with a star ribbon banner
  • Season: Spring, Summer
  • Style: Casual
  • Sizes: M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL (size chart in the photos)
  • Care: Machine wash at 86°F on a gentle cycle, do not bleach, tumble dry low, iron on low and avoid ironing on the print, do not dry clean
  • AKA: funny teacher t shirt, teacher coffee tee, first I drink the coffee then I teach the kids shirt, teacher gift tee, lightweight cotton teacher shirt, teacher appreciation t shirt
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Shipping

Free shipping on every order to the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. Orders are processed within 7 business days. After that, delivery usually takes 5 to 25 business days, and some orders may take up to 30. Those are estimates, not guaranteed dates. See our Shipping Policy for full details.

Returns

Something wrong with your order? Damaged, misprinted, or the wrong item? Contact us and we’ll make it right. We can’t take back items for sizing or change of mind, so check the size guide before you order. See our Return Policy for the full rules and how to start a return.

Washing

  • Machine wash at 30°C (86°F) on a gentle cycle.
  • Turn it inside out and wash with like colors.
  • Use mild detergent. Don’t use bleach or fabric softener.
  • Wash dark colors and new pieces separately the first few times.

Drying

  • Tumble dry on low, or hang it to dry.
  • Take it out while it’s still slightly damp to cut down on wrinkles.
  • Don’t dry it on high heat.
  • Iron on low heat, and don’t dry clean.

Poster/Canvas Care

Care Instructions: Poster

Keep it out of direct sunlight, which fades ink over time. Hang it in a dry room, away from steam and damp. Dust it gently with a soft, dry cloth, and don’t spray or wipe it with liquid. For the longest life, put it under glass in a frame. Handle it by the edges, and store it flat or rolled loosely, never creased.

Care Instructions: Canvas

Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from heat vents and damp rooms. Dust the surface with a soft, dry cloth or a dry brush. Don’t use water, sprays or cleaners on the print. Hang it on a secure wall mount, and avoid pressing on the front of the canvas. If it’s stored, keep it upright and wrapped in a clean cloth, away from anything that could dent the front.

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