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Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Coffee Nips
I wasn’t quite developed enough at the time to drink coffee straight, about all I could stand was coffee floats (hot coffee with vanilla ice cream in it) but I loved the taste of the stuff. That’s what attracted me to Coffee Nips. They combine the rich coffee taste with a creamy texture and a long lasting hard candy experience. And they were pretty inexpensive. Pearson Coffee Nips were known simply as Pearson Nips when they were introduced over 70 years ago. But now they’re made in a wide variety of flavors (and some even have flavored goo centers). The Pearson line of Nips was sold to Nestle back in 1989 and looking closely on the package, they’re not even called Pearson any longer.
Even though they’ve changed hands, they’re the same as they ever were. A lump of hard caramel, made from a combination of sugar, corn syrups and milk products and a few tropical oils ... boiled down with some real coffee to become a slow dissolving bit of concentrated coffee. It’s almost a toffee, but more of a hard caramel. They’re smooth and creamy and not too sweet (though far sweeter than I like my liquid coffee). They’re impossible to chew, which makes them last a long time (though I caution you to not try to chew them as they will cement your teeth together). They’re an excellent summer candy because they travel well but provide a rich creamy experience and mimic a hot drink that many of us eschew on hot days. (Okay, I only eschew hot coffee in the middle of the day, I pretty much always drink hot coffee in the morning.) Refreshing. Classic. I’ve never tried the other flavors which include Butter Rum, Caramel, Chocolate Parfait, Dulce de Leche, Mocha and Peanut Butter Parfait. The coffee suits me just fine. Related Candies
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Caramel and Chocolate Parfait are lovely! The peanut butter is just weird….
Make sure to let the chocolate ones dissolve themselves, that’s the best way. If you chew them, they aren’t as good (personally)
“I wasn?t quite developed enough at the time to drink coffee, about all I could stand was coffee floats (hot coffee with vanilla ice cream in it) but I loved the taste of the stuff.”
Um, what?
If you’re not “developed” enough to drink coffee, how does putting ice cream into it make it..not..coffee?
Wouldn’t drinking coffee with ice cream in it be even worse as a kid than drinking coffee by itself?
Maj - so sorry for the dangling description. I fixed it. I hadn’t developed the ability to drink coffee straight yet and still put lots of milk & sugar in it, whipped cream or ice cream.
Alli - I am curious about the caramel ones, especially how they compare with Werther’s.
I can’t help but cringe at this article
.. For them getting a 7 and not a perfect 10.
I have been craving these for the last week!!! Now all I have to do is find them. I was afraid they were discontinued. Whew!
These candies have been my favorites since I was a kid! The coffee is great, but the chocolate parfait & mocha are just as good. GOOD CHOICE!
To Arennee—-Walgreens carries these!
I tried the coffee - don’t like them. Only because I don’t drink coffee, nor do I like coffee - I don’t even eat coffee ice cream… The caramel is GOOD. Better than Werther’s! In my opinion… Just be careful not to chew! And I LOVE the chocolate parfait. But I crunch them, instead of letting them dissolve. Somehow I like my teeth stick together. I’m weird. The other day I bought a box of “mix” - caramel, chocolate parfait, and coffee… I ate the caramel and chocolate parfait, and gave the coffee to my fiance. He drinks a lot of coffee. He likes them. But he’s not much of a sweet tooth, so he only has one every day or so.
I’m curious about the Dulce de Leche - I wonder where I can get them?
I’ve always LOVED the coffee ones. I buy office supplies for our office and buy big bags of Nips for the office, but they only come in one variety—chocolate parfait and caramel. Boring.
I don’t think Werther’s and Caramel Nips can even be compared. I feel that they are entirely different, but Nips would definitely MURDER Werther’s in a competition! Werther’s would end up scampering away in tears.
i am OBSESSED with nips. i can’t believe you’ve never ventured beyond the coffee flavor! i have tried them all, including the limited editions raspberry cream and orange cream. i also still remember the chocolate mint they used to make when i was a kid - it was the best and i am always hoping they’ll bring it back. i’m getting a little concerned that they discontinued the dulce de leche - has anyone seen it lately?
I’ve always enjoyed the caramel, but I will be on the lookout for butter rum. Sounds delish. You nailed it regarding the cementing of the teeth. Once you start chewing, there’s nothing to do but wait until the candy melts off.
I agree with Alli - I don’t think Werther’s and Nips can be compared. They are a really difference experience altogether.
the best place to find Nips has always been Walgreens, if you have one available around you. They tend to have all the flavors regularly in stock, and put them on sale a lot.
Can anyone tell me when they started “filling” coffee nips. I have a bet on this and cannot find any info on the start of filling.
The used to make the nips in licorice and they were wonderful! I never see them anymore.
I am looking for coffee flavored suckers for my brother. His throat is healing and he can’t have liquids yet but he loves coffee. Candy won’t do as he will choke. Suckers would be perfect. Can you help. I will order if you have them.
Thank you,
p.s brother is 59 year old, not a child.
Sandra Hallenbeck
Like Beth, I am desperate to find Licorice Nips. They were my favorite candy when I was a kid (in the 70s) and I have looked for them all over the country. Do they no longer exist?
Cindy - the licorice nips aren’t in the current line up of products. However, I’ll keep my eye out for something similar to recommend.
Wow, I’ve never tried either the Licorice or the filled coffee nips, but I’d sure like to get some. Walgreens carries them, and they’re the best with prices. I can drive either 50 miles to Jonesboro, AR., or 60 to Memphis, Tn. to get them though. I think I’ll write them to see “What’s up”? “Ali” Alice
Well Pearson Coffee Nips are now Nestle Coffee Nips. However, they still have the same great taste.
My mind is completely boggled that you gave these candies a “7”
Why?
This is my favorite candy in the entire world! I think they at least deserve a 9 if you won’t give them a 10
I’ve enjoyed all the comments made of my family’s
products.
Sincerely,
Barry Pearson
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