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The present invention relates, in part, to a nicotine-containing composition that can be readily dissolved in a beverage such as coffee. The composition includes nicotine as an active ingredient, a water-soluble filler, and in some instances, a binder. The composition can be provided as a tablet or

The present invention relates, in part, to a nicotine-containing composition that can be readily dissolved in a beverage such as coffee. The composition includes nicotine as an active ingredient, a water-soluble filler, and in some instances, a binder. The composition can be provided as a tablet or a powder and is capable of dissolving in the beverage within a very short period of time. The present invention also relates, in part, to a method for preparing a beverage comprising nicotine. The present invention also encompasses compositions including coffee and nicotine including nicotine-coated coffee beans, or a packet containing compositions including desired amounts of coffee and nicotine.

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1. A water soluble composition formulated to be suitable for use in forming a nicotine-containing beverage comprising water, and having sufficient water solubility such that a quantity of the composition sufficient to form the nicotine-containing beverage is able to dissolve to form the nicotine-con

1. A water soluble composition formulated to be suitable for use in forming a nicotine-containing beverage comprising water, and having sufficient water solubility such that a quantity of the composition sufficient to form the nicotine-containing beverage is able to dissolve to form the nicotine-containing beverage in less than about one minute, composition comprising: pre-extracted nicotine; and a water-soluble filler. 2. The composition of claim 1, wherein the composition comprises nicotine in a pre-determined amount.3. The composition of claim 1, wherein the composition comprises nicotine in an amount from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight.4. The composition of claim 1, wherein the composition comprises nicotine in an amount from about 0.1 mg to about 20 mg.5. The composition of claim 1, wherein the filler is present in an amount from about 1% to about 99.9% by weight.6. The composition of claim 5, wherein the filler is selected from the group consisting of a sugar, a water-soluble polymer and mixtures thereof.7. The composition of claim 6, wherein the sugar is selected from the group consisting of sucrose, fructose, dextrose, lactose, sorbitol, mannitol and mixtures thereof.8. The composition of claim 6, wherein the polymer is selected from the group consisting of a carbohydrate and a synthetic polymer.9. The composition of claim 8, wherein the carbohydrate is selected from the group consisting of a starch and a cellulose product.10. The composition of claim 1, wherein the composition further comprises a binder.11. The composition of claim 10, wherein the composition comprises a binder in an amount from about 1% to about 20% be weight.12. The composition of claim 10, wherein the composition comprises a binder selected from the group consisting of acacia and a gelatin.13. The composition of claim 1, wherein the composition further comprises a material selected from the group consisting of lubricants, coloring agents, and flavoring agents.14. The composition of claim 1, wherein the composition further comprises coffee.15. The composition of claim 1, wherein the composition is water-soluble.16. The composition of claim 15, wherein the composition is formulated so that it dissolves in a given quantity of water within less than about 1 minute.17. The composition of claim 15, wherein the composition is formulated so that it dissolves in a given quantity of water within less than about 30 seconds.18. The composition of claim 15, wherein the composition is a powder.19. The composition of claim 15, wherein the composition is a tablet.20. A water-soluble packet containing therein a quantity of the composition of claim 18.21. A gel capsule containing therein a quantity of the composition of claim 18.22. An article comprising a coffee bean coated with nicotine. 23. A composition, comprising coffee and pre-extracted nicotine, wherein the coffee is in solid form. 24. The composition of claim 23, wherein the coffee comprises ground coffee beans.25. The composition of claim 23, wherein the coffee comprises crystals of instant coffee.26. The composition of claim 23, wherein the nicotine comprises a liquid.27. The composition of claim 23, wherein the nicotine comprises a salt.