M&S Spirit of Summer Colombian Coffee Lollies

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marks and spencer colombian coffee lollies

Whilst out in the sun recently and in dire need of refreshment, I thought, why not try those new coffee lollies from M&S...they've got to be better than boring old mineral water!

I must admit, I'm getting a bit leery of Marks and Spencer's Spirit of Summer range; they've started labelling regular products like Cheese & Tomato pizzas as "Spirit of Summer"...which I think is pushing it a bit...but I'll leave that rant for another day! 

These lollies are made with a mixture of water, coconut water, coconut milk, sugar, colombian coffee extract, and pectin. They're dairy free although not suitable for nut or dairy allergy sufferers due to manufacturing methods. Boo!

I want to say I loved these lollies, but I was a bit underwhelmed. I was expecting them to be creamy, but they were a bit watery for my liking. I also felt there could have been a stronger coffee flavour - the coffee extract is only 1% of the ingredients. They're kind of like a weak iced coffee in lolly form, which would be great if they just had a stronger coffee kick. Still, they're refreshing and will quench your thirst on a hot day. 

Overall, not terrible ice lollies but I wouldn't buy them again or recommend them in particular.

6 out of 10.

Comments

  1. Anonymous14 September 2017 at 11:59

    These coffee lollies are the best thing ever. I had never come across a coffee lolly before. As I hate cream, this was the perfect consistency for me. The coffee flavour is not strong , just right. I hope they never stop making them. Unlike other flavoured lollies, they don't go soft after a few minutes, they stay solid right to the end, delicious !!!!

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    1. Anonymous4 November 2017 at 11:00

      OMG, I know right! I love these too! I couldn't get them in my local M&S anymore, so I emailed asking about them- they told me they've been discontinued... So I emailed again saying "BRING BACK THE COFFEE ICE LOLLIES!" ^w^" .... Really hope they do, if not, we should start a petition!

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  2. Mrs O9 April 2018 at 07:25

    I TOO LOVED THESE COFFEE LOLLIES, CAN'T FIND THEM ANYMORE SO I RANG M&S TO ASK WHY. I'M TOLD THEY ARE UNDER REVIEW! I THEN ASKED IF I COULD HAVE THE NAME OF THE COMPANY WHO MAKES THEM SO I COULD ENQUIRE WHETHER ANY OTHER OUTLET HAS THEM FOR SALE. NO I COULDN'T BE GIVEN THIS INFORMATION. SO ANNOYING BUT JUST LIKE THEIR KNICKERS, AS SOON AS YOU FIND A PAIR THAT FIT THEY GET TAKEN OFF THE SHELVES. WHY WILL M&S NEVER LEARN?

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