The “Friends” seemed like friends to me. When the show was on for the first time, and for many hours of syndication, I felt like I was sitting around the Central Perk with Monica, Chandler, Joey, Ross, Rachel, and Phoebe. Heck, I pretty much was Phoebe.

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Last month, I mourned Matthew Perry as if I went to school with him. Somehow those six characters and actors transcended years of a sitcom and touched the heart of my generation; touched my heart. With that in mind, I have come to love anything that celebrates those moments spent at the Central Perk.

Breathe in and take “a break”

In case you aren’t aware, there is a Central Perk coffee. No, it isn’t on the ground floor of the greatest rent control building in Manhattan history, but does make a fine up of Joe. Take a sip and you may find yourself saying, “How you doin”? Okay, yes, that is a cringe-worthy Friends pun, but it’s fair because that is also the name of one of their brews, as well as “We Were on a Break”, and the “Pivot” blend.

Last year I shared my best Phoebe as I had my first cup and I have been as fan, since.

Well, this year they expanded to Pumpkin Spice (hello!!! Now, I am doing alright, Joey!) and a store in Boston. In honor of that, they have this gorgeous new mug.

This is a Perk

I love my cup and use it all the time and I know anyone to whom you wrap it up for under the tree will love it as much as I do.

So give the gift of friendship and give the gift of Friends.