The First World’s biggest addiction (David Cain)

My people have a ritual, and in fact I performed this ritual as I sat down to write what you’re reading. It goes like this: I take a spoonful of special seeds and grind them down into a powder. I run hot water through the powder, and collect the dark liquid that seeps out. I take the cup of hot liquid and bring it to my desk because I believe drinking it will make for a better working experience. (raptitude.com)