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Happy Holidays!
by John on December 21st, 2012 at 1:26 PM 0 CommentsHello everyone,
Happy Holidays! We wish you all the best holiday season and a fantastic New Year!
John at Osmanium
Posted in NewsYay Jitterbeans! Updates!
by John on September 20th, 2012 at 1:21 AM 0 CommentsWow, what a busy year. Thank you everyone for your support, we never knew Jitterbeans would be so helpful to so many. We are up to a lot, but have not been updating this site as much lately. The end game is Jitterbeans taste great, and they actually work! Stay tuned for things including a website make over, contest planning, maybe a new flavor, and more!
Posted in NewsArticle on John from Jitterbeans in Dimensions Magazine
by John on May 19th, 2012 at 11:26 PM 0 CommentsHey folks,
Dimensions magazine(the Alumni magazine for the Milwaukee School of Engineering) did an article in their most recent issue on John from Crackheads, interesting read, goofy picture :)
Posted in NewsGet Your Favorite Stores to Carry Jitterbeans!
by John on April 18th, 2012 at 1:31 AM 0 CommentsEver walk into your favorite store and think, "Why the heck does not this place carry Jitterbeans?" Well now you can help nudge the store by filling out this downloadable form(click link below) and handing to the store manager / owner. Before long you will be able to purchase Jitterbeans there and you can start living.
Yay!
Link to Form: Click Here
Posted in NewsNew Jitterbeans Review!
by John on April 16th, 2012 at 12:41 AM 0 CommentsNew Review on Jitterbeans:
Posted in NewsJust Hanging Out
by John on February 21st, 2012 at 12:06 AM 0 CommentsHello,
We have not posted for awhile here, but I assure you we are busy bees filling orders, working on projects, sending out samples, selling, etc. We may have a new flavor released this year, and people are still loving the delicious power and taste of Jitterbeans! Enjoy some today!
Posted in NewsJitterbeans Review
by John on July 6th, 2011 at 1:49 PM 0 CommentsThe folks over at Possessedbycaffeine.com reviewed Jitterbeans(r)(Crackheads(r)2), and this is what they had to say:
Read it here: Link
Crackheads2, sometimes referred to as Jitterbeans, are a most amazing caffeinated treat - brilliant in concept and a little too delicious. Why too delicious? Well, every little box contains 600mg of caffeine! This means that while you are quietly muching on a M&M sized bag of yummy candy coated chocolate filled esperesso beans, you are consuming the same caffeine in approximately 6 cups of coffee, 7.5 Red Bulls, or 11 cans of Mountain Dew!
packaging:7 These are a little too powerful to consume in just one sitting. Normally. But the packaging does not really hold up if you try to take it with you. The candy is contained in just a small paper box. It does close nicely, but it does not stand up to any kind of abuse. You can't really shove this into your pocket without melting. The one clever thing is that their is a little pull tab on the back that you can snap out of the paper with a hook. Of course that hook is still paper, so you have to be careful or your jitterbeans will be all over your floor.
The design itself is quite nice though. I love the fonts - and it is very very easy to see what you are getting into with the caffiene. Not only does it list the actual amount, but it has a helpful illustration showing the consumer that 600mg per box equals six 6 cute cups of coffee or 7.5 nameless generic blue and white colored energy drinks.
I love the design of the package, but just wish it stood up to a bit more stress than it does right now.
Taste:10 As much as I like the original Crackheads, these are just as delicious! These are yummy chocolate covered beans, beautiful and roasted to perfection. they came in different sizes, unlike other beans I have tried, like Shock-A-Lots and Charged beans. The beans are covered in a luscious dark and white chocolate coating, tasting like real dark chocolate and not some cheap brown candy glaze. They used 60% cocoa dark chocolate filled with an undetectable caffeine punch in the chocolate itself! Like Crackheads, I have had dozens of brands of chocolate covered espresso beans, these are among the top 5. There is a slight difference between the two flavors though. These Jitterbeans are much more coffee flavored - and have a better candy crunch to them.
Buzz:10 I felt myself dragging and tired after a hard workout day - I spent an hour on the cardio, then a muscle workout after that. But when I got home, I realized that I was not even done for the day - needing to take the kids tot he mall, get on a big dinner and deal with downtown driving. If anything, this was a time for Jitterbeans.
I tried to space them out - I really did! But these tasted sooo good! Within an hour I accidentally consumed the entire box. I caught a glimpse of me in a store mirror with a crazed look a half hour later singing along with Billy Idol and dancing in the mall with my daughter scaring the living hell out of the poor shoppers. The buzz was INSANE!!! It lasted and lasted and lasted - for about a good size hours - enough to get me through the mall, through dinner, and into late night fun too!
In all seriousness, be careful with this stuff. This is like alcohol - you could get yourself a stupid amount of energy and be left carted off in a paddywagon with people thinking you went off the deep end. Enjoy the buzz responsibly. And stay away from Billy Idol tunes while consuming.
Posted in NewsNEW JITTERBEANS VENDING MACHINE PROGRAMS ENDED
by John on April 23rd, 2011 at 7:55 PM 0 CommentsHello,
If you are researching or interested in Jitterbeans Vending Machines, the Company selling them, Renegade Energy Group or Energy-Vend, Inc. no longer has authority to promote, sell, or market vending machines in conjunction with the Jitterbeans name, and likewise is not authorized to sell or promote this product in any manner.
Any questions please call us at 800-495-0174 or e-mail at info@osmanium.com
Thank You
-Osmanium
Posted in NewsJitterbeans (1.4 oz) at All Caseys General Stores!
by John on January 3rd, 2011 at 4:43 PM 1 CommentHappy Holidays everyone,
We are happy to announce Jitterbeans in the larger 1.4 oz version is now available at all of Casey's General Store convenience stores! Woopie! Go get your 600mg of Caffeine, Coffee, and 60% Cocoa; and solve the paradoxes in your life with ease :)
(Click Image to find Locations)
-Osmanium
Posted in Candy, News$1.00 Boxes Jitterbeans now Available at Your Local Dollar Tree!
by John on December 11th, 2010 at 10:51 PM 8 CommentsWe are happy to announce Jitterbeans are available at your local Dollar Tree store in 0.60 ounce packages(instead of our regular 1.4 oz packages) for just $1.00! That is 250mg of Caffeine for just $1.00, what a fantastic day indeed!
-If your local Dollar Tree is out of stock, please try a second :)
Update December 9th, 2010
Most of the Dollar Tree stores are carrying them, some are out of stock, and some stores will not have them until next year. When in doubt, find your local stores and give them a shout to see if they have them, they shouldn't be to hard to find:
Jitterbeans Desktop Wallpapers and iPhone Backgrounds Now Available!
by John on October 22nd, 2010 at 3:37 PM 0 CommentsFinally,
Years in the making, Jitterbeans Wallpapers and iPhone backgrounds are now available!
Have a look and enjoy them today: Click Here
Posted in NewsUpdates and What is New
by John on October 6th, 2010 at 1:04 PM 0 CommentsHello World,
We hope everyone is well! We have been quiet on the interweb the past few months due to an overload of business. We are getting back into the swing of things and are happy to announce that Jitterbeans and Crackheads have been helping undergraduate students, law students, medical students, new parents, and the working world keep the infamous pep in their step each and everyday! We are happy to announce an increase of 6000+ additional locations where Jitterbeans will soon be available as well as increased global distribution.
We will also have swag available soon as iphone backgrounds and background images for your fantastic computers.
Kind Regards!
John
Posted in General, NewsJitterbeans on Sale at Woodmans!
by John on July 26th, 2010 at 5:27 PM 0 CommentsFor a limited time, enjoy Jitterbeans at your local Wisconsin Woodmans Grocery Store for just $1.39 per box!
WOW!
Posted in NewsCrackheads / Jitterbeans on Jeopardy!
by John on April 26th, 2010 at 11:44 AM 0 CommentsHello World,
We love board games, absolutely love them. Lately we have been playing Pit, Rumicube, and non board game Tip Cup. It's nice to know the folks at Jeopardy think enough of Crackheads to feature Crackheads Candy in a question on their Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 Show #5904, in the $2000 category, "Perkin Up" section of the Double Jeopardy round.
A big thank you to the Jeopardy crew and Mr. Trebek. Also a big shout out to Hillary for getting the question right!
Watch the video here:
Posted in NewsNew Stuff!
by John on March 14th, 2010 at 12:33 AM 1 CommentIt has been a few minutes since we've updated you on what we are up to. First, 2010 has been off to a quick start, we are graciously happy for all the customers and praise of our products, especially all of you undergrad, medical students, law students, doctoral students, and working comrades enjoying Jitterbeans and Crackheads!
We have some new downloadable swag that will be up for free download in the near future
We have a new Education section so that you can educate yourself on what caffeine actually does to/for you, how it can help your everyday life, and how in excess it may cause you to get a little loopy. Enjoy!
The links on the site finally work! Took long enough ;)
We've also been sponsoring some funtastic events, more to follow
Posted in NewsJitterbeans Now Available at Woodman's Grocery Stores!
by John on December 13th, 2009 at 8:52 PM 2 CommentsJitterbeans are now in all Woodman's locations around the Wisconsin and Illinois area:
Have Fun!
Posted in NewsNow in Select Dollar Tree Stores!
by John on November 10th, 2009 at 1:27 AM 0 CommentsJitterbeans are now in select Dollar Tree stores! Go buy some today!
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA Dollar Tree #135 1034 NW 76th Boulevard Gainesville, FL 32606 USA
CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS DollarTree #546 2009 N. Prospect Ave. Champaign, IL 61822 USA
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI DollarTree #907 27 Conley Road Suite H Columbia, MO 65201 USA
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN DollarTree #1511 337 N. Maple Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103 USA
BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA DollarTree #2178 1341 South Main Street Blacksburg, VA 24060 USA
Posted in NewsSummer 2009 Updates
by John on August 10th, 2009 at 11:39 AM 1 CommentHello,
The summer has been busy, lots of heat, Crackheads, and growth. We are up and running in our new facility and been adding employees and growing, how wonderful. We are now working on splitting time in half so we can get all of our new work done, yikes!
There is some more reviews and checkouts on Crackheads as well, all good of course!
Eating more candy helps :)
-John
P.S. We have a new company trike that will be making it's way near you in the Milwaukee, WI area soon.
Also, actual downloadable swag coming soon!
Thank you all for your great business.
Posted in NewsNews and Reviews from All Candy Expo 2009
by John on June 8th, 2009 at 1:11 PM 2 CommentsHello Everyone,
We exhibited our warez at the All Candy Expo this year and it was an excellent time indeed. If you are unaware of what this show is, it is essentially an all you can eat candy festival filled with fun, sugar, gut rot, and a touch of kookiness. Here are some product reviews and news on Jitterbeans (Crackheads2):
Channel 9 Chicago, WGN-TV Morning Show 7:00am May 20th, 2009
Chicago Sun Times May 18th, 2009
Chocolate Obsession Blog Review
Posted in News, PressJitterbeans in SPENCER GIFTS end of May!
by John on May 11th, 2009 at 3:37 PM 0 CommentsWe are proud to announce that Jitterbeans will be available in ALL Spencers location at the end of May. Please stop on by and pick up a box!
Also, new Jitterbeans shirts are here! Check them out in the Order Online section
Posted in NewsNew Stuff!
by John on April 14th, 2009 at 5:49 PM 0 CommentsJust in, new shipment of Jitterbeans shirts! Woopeee! They will be up soon in the purchase section of the site for your viewing and purchasing pleasure. Also, coming soon, caffeine education, and 10 things to do with your Jitterbeans segments. Super.
Also coming soon, a list of our sponsorships this year and last. We have been sponsoring a lot of LANs, Linux conventions, Hospital charities, etc. Thank you to everyone who has been contacting us.
We are also proud to announce Rhett, our athlete sponsored for the Highland games took 1st place in his last competition! Go Rhett and Jitterbeans!
Last but not least, we have added about 600 new stores in the recent weeks, so soon enough you will be able to get your Jitterbeans products close to home!
Have a great day
Posted in NewsJitterbeans now at select Spencer Gifts
by John on February 24th, 2009 at 8:48 PM 0 CommentsJitterbeans is now proudly carried at select Spencer Gift stores. If you are in the area, stop in and try a box!
-John @ Osmanium
Posted in NewsOsmanium Newsletter December 2008
by John on December 10th, 2008 at 11:45 AM 2 CommentsHello and welcome to the Crackheads® Candy Newsletter December 2008!
This is the first installment of the Osmanium Candy Company Newsletter. We sincerely hope all of you have enjoyed your Crackheads® products and would like to introduce our newest Super Caffeinated candy with 2 names: Crackheads2® or "Crackheads squared" and Jitterbeans.
Each box boasts approximately 600mg of Caffeine! That is the same caffeine content as in 6 cups of coffee, 7.5 Red Bull® energy drinks, or 11 cans of Mountain Dew®!
They taste great and will put some serious pep in your step! Come give them a try. On the order page enter LAN for 10% off your order!
Order Crackheads Here: http://crackheadscandy.com/order/
Order Jitterbeans Here: http://jitterbeanscandy.com/order/
Crackheads® and Crackheads2 is now carried in F.Y.E Stores
We are proud to be one of the chosen candies now carried at 550 of the 800 some F.Y.E(For Your Entertainment) stores around the United States. Go buy a box for the ones you love.
Store Locator: http://www.fye.com/Store-Locator_stcVVcatId474286VVviewcat.htm
New bulk vending machine program in full effect
We partnered up with Renegade Energy Group to offer $0.50 vending machines for Crackheads2 and Jitterbeans. The program is a little over a month old and we have almost 500 machines already sold! People love the product and the large profit margin is a great way to get your fix and make some money at the same time!
Please visit: http://www.renegadeenergygroup.com and drop us an e-mail about your interest.
New sponsorships
We are proud to have been sponsoring numerous LAN events and gaming systems around the country the past year with Crackheads and Crackheads2, some are:
and we are excited to have recently sponsored
Rhett Bobzien
an exceptional athlete and power lifter than competes in the Highland Games:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highland_games
http://www.scottishmasters.org/mwc2008results.html
He is the highest ranking amateur in his class. We think Jitterbeans will help Rhett throw entire trees, launch boulders, and hurl burlap sacks of straw higher than anyone else in 2009!
Do you have anything that you love to do and want to feel the warm glow of being sponsored? Perhaps you have a hidden talent that allows you to draw Picassos with your tongue, or perform high level mathematical calculations in your mind? Maybe you have telepathy, or know Oprah, or can kickflip back lip a double kink, or do a ho-ho. Drop us a line, we would like to get you some candy.
Osmanium happenings
We are moving to a larger facility and are happy to report that we have added some new sales positions, warehousing, and marketing people. We are also working on new product development, an education section for the website, and trying to not eat all of our products before it ships out. We also choose a new logo for Osmanium:
This comes from Bill Barder, an old animator for the Tiny Toons cartoon show
That is all for now, thank you for you enjoy our products! Please let us know if you have any comments, questions, concerns, or ideas.
John
Osmanium Candy Company
(800)495-0174 x3
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