Hi I'm Boatman and I am a coffee addict...I find that products like these are handy when you can't get your morning cup'o joe.Some people can get serious head aches from withdrawals.Caffine can be just as addictive as nicotine or heroine.Something(gum,mints,beans,etc.) like this can almost seem like a life saver.In a survival situation it can at least take the edge off.Then a person could make clear and rational thoughts.In the service they use the instant coffee packets from MRE's.Put the coffee crystal between the cheek and like chewing tobacco.They call it Ranger coffee to go.Another one is to put a tea bag in the cheek and suck on it.just my $.02 worth

BOATMAN
John