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Coffee Shop Rebrands Oat Milk as "Artisanal Cow Apology"

A 40 cent upcharge now includes a handwritten note from no cow in particular.

Priya Nkemelu·Aug 1, 2026
Coffee Shop Rebrands Oat Milk as "Artisanal Cow Apology"

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The note reads: "We are sorry, and we were never involved."

Baristas confirm the change required three staff meetings and one existential crisis, which was also monetized as a zine sold near the register.

Customers report the drink tastes identical but feels 12% more moral.

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