The present invention relates, in part, to a nicotine-containing composition that can be readily dissolved in a beverage such as coffee. The composition comprises 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 comprising coffee and nicotine including nicotine-coated coffee beans, or a packet containing compositions comprising desired amounts of coffee and nicotine.