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  • Опубликовано: 28 янв 2025

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  • @glenngriffon8032
    @glenngriffon8032 2 года назад +283

    It blows me away the amount of dedication you have to your craft and your customers. The world would benefit greatly if more businesses were as dedicated to making and delivering a quality product for everyone.

    • @slaytronic
      @slaytronic 2 года назад

      I just got my tangerine sours omg so good and even better then the altoid version a nice bigger piece of hard candy but the flavors are there and the shock of how sour they are at first before the sweet 100% takes over quality pure quality

  • @FM-nm4ng
    @FM-nm4ng 2 года назад +462

    Hopefully, Tangerine Sours will be a permanent addition to your inventory. The idea of going through discontinuing Tangerine Sours a second time would be heartbreaking.

    • @davidv2002
      @davidv2002 2 года назад +18

      like with everything it’ll stay if sales are good

    • @slaytronic
      @slaytronic 2 года назад +4

      @@davidv2002 which is what makes no sense I worked at a grocery store as a kid and those tangerine altoids flew off the shelves i bought a bunch myself

    • @peen2804
      @peen2804 2 года назад

      @@slaytronic id wager working at a grocery store as a kid probably isn’t the greatest way to gauge the long-term viability or profit a company is making off a product across numerous markets and demographics.
      Sometimes it’s as simple as being logistically easier to just stop making something. Idk there’s literally a million reasons that’s a product can be discontinued or not be profitable despite being successful or popular.

    • @starmouseking9310
      @starmouseking9310 Год назад

      Been a year and they're all still here, with more coming. Looks like we all got our wish :)

    • @aeidla
      @aeidla Год назад

      my heart couldnt take it 😭

  • @mpbx3003
    @mpbx3003 2 года назад +155

    What truly wild ride! You start out trying to make a fun piece of nostalgia and end up breaking your business and having to rebuild it better. I'm glad you were able to take those big leaps forward in both facilities and candymaking knowledge to keep the Sours around!

  • @cripplecreeksawmill
    @cripplecreeksawmill 2 года назад +79

    7:40. "It gave us the ROOM TO FAIL." Thank you for being so honest with the trials and tribulations of daily business growth/ownership. We live in a time when people sell "be your own boss" online packages that "have it all figured out". Whenever I talk to another business owner the first thing we start talking about is the current failures we are battling, and the most prominent ones in our past. Keep up the good work, I enjoy all of your videos, you are doing a heck of a job👍

    • @LoftyPursuits
      @LoftyPursuits  2 года назад +26

      I can't describe how much the help from patreons lets me do things I might not risk otherwise. It has given me such freedom to explore.

    • @cripplecreeksawmill
      @cripplecreeksawmill 2 года назад +5

      @@LoftyPursuits that freedom of "just a little wiggle-room" to try new things is such a liberating place to be🙏

  • @OneSneakySloth
    @OneSneakySloth 2 года назад +83

    Greg, thank you for showing your process. It’s so encouraging, and I hope that the legacy of this project continues to contribute to your business for many years to come.
    Also, if rectangular or square tins are available, it might help your “packing factor” problems!

    • @LoftyPursuits
      @LoftyPursuits  2 года назад +30

      The square tins have issues with the shrink wrap band. I know it can be done, but
      perhaps not with the tools I have to make it shrink.

    • @theclimbingchef
      @theclimbingchef 2 года назад +2

      @@LoftyPursuits what if you use a vakpak/foodsaver like machine. Instead of a band, but the whole thing so it is completely airtight. It works great with meat but would that investment be worth it for the business model?

    • @averagejobogio
      @averagejobogio Год назад

      ​@LoftyPursuits would a middle ground with a cylindrical soda Can style tin work? I know they are far easier to stack and pack than regular circular tins but also don't have the problems of squares. U probably got it figured tho))

  • @princeapoopoo5787
    @princeapoopoo5787 2 года назад +18

    I wish I was kidding, but in my dream last night I found a tin of tangerine sours in good condition. Thanks for literally making my dreams come true?

    • @LoftyPursuits
      @LoftyPursuits  2 года назад +16

      Stories like this make me feel my life choices were right.

    • @SylviaRustyFae
      @SylviaRustyFae 2 года назад +1

      @@LoftyPursuits I mean, you spend your days makin delicious candy and makin dreams come true; ofc you chose right

  • @ClydeFog
    @ClydeFog 2 года назад +60

    I've been fortunate enough to have had some of these Tangerine and Green apple sours and the green apple are OUT OF THIS WORLD, way better than any of the old sour flavors they had. I'm super excited for Cherry Limeade and already have my order in!!

    • @tonydragon784
      @tonydragon784 2 года назад +3

      My green apples get here tomorrow, very excited to read this

    • @foxdog9332
      @foxdog9332 2 года назад +3

      sweet good to know. their old sour flavors taste good but yeah its not like the tangerine sours.

  • @sonnieandjacob
    @sonnieandjacob 2 года назад +1

    I thought I loved altoids version of tangerine but yours is absolutely the best flavor of hard candy i have ever eaten and if you ever quit making them I will die inside.

  • @ChattanoogaEd
    @ChattanoogaEd 2 года назад +1

    So happy to see you again!!!

  • @ausername7470
    @ausername7470 2 года назад +13

    I just woke up this morning and saw the notification for the video and ordered 2 tins each of the tangerine and cherry limeade sours before I even clicked the video, as someone who used to always get Altoids sours as a kid I'm sooo happy you've recreated them to the best of your ability

  • @chainslaughter231
    @chainslaughter231 2 года назад +19

    Awesome to hear. Whenever the tangerine sours go back to being available on the site I'm definitely ordering some.

    • @ausername7470
      @ausername7470 2 года назад +2

      I was just able to order two tins of the tangerine sours

    • @chainslaughter231
      @chainslaughter231 2 года назад +1

      @@ausername7470 Thanks! I just checked and they show up as available now.

  • @pixietwitch
    @pixietwitch 2 года назад +2

    Glad you are back on youtube. I have really missed your videos.

  • @darcksage1
    @darcksage1 2 года назад +1

    I'm very happy to see you're back!

  • @tireballastserviceofflorid7771
    @tireballastserviceofflorid7771 2 года назад

    Patiently awaiting another sweet video. My wife ordered me a very nice selection for my birthday this week. As a kid we would go to candy stores in Branson Missouri. We lived near by and would hit the shops several times per summer. We always joked at how happy the artists always seemed to when working. We would watch 2 ladies make a massive batch of taffy including the wrapping. And they seemed to just have a lot of fun. Seems Mr. Lofty went to the same candy school.

  • @Real28
    @Real28 2 года назад +3

    Just bought a tin of the tangerine and cherry limeade. As SOON as the green apple are done, I'm buying 3-4. That's my fave flavor for anything.

  • @dougpaulson
    @dougpaulson 2 года назад +1

    for all hte years that you have been making wonderful candies witch one is your most favorite one that brings back memories.

    • @LoftyPursuits
      @LoftyPursuits  2 года назад +1

      The STI image candy

    • @dougpaulson
      @dougpaulson 2 года назад

      @@LoftyPursuits when u first made it was it hard to get the hang of it.i love watching your videos and there one that is not far from were I live in up state ny that u have been to.hercules candy hope I spelt that right

  • @speedracer9132
    @speedracer9132 2 года назад +9

    Your videos always put a smile on my face! Small businesses like yours are the best and only places I’ll spend my hard earned dollars, and I’m happy to with you!

  • @Margalus
    @Margalus 2 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for making another video!! It's so refreshing hearing your voice narrate something again.

  • @koRnygoatweed
    @koRnygoatweed 2 года назад +7

    You guys have really knocked it out of the park with the sours. I've been buying 3-4 tins at a time of all the flavors you guys have for my coworkers - ALL of the flavors have been a huge hit. I'm not too big on candy but the tangerines taste just like I remembered, the sour apple are delicious and the cherry lime-aid might be the best hard candy I've ever tried. Looking forward to the next batch, should be arriving in a day or two!

  • @DaniJHollis
    @DaniJHollis 2 года назад +7

    I'm a past customer, the mushroom candy cap candy was delicious! So happy to see you guys experimenting & nailing it as far as problems go. You guys really are highly underrated & hopefully Safiya's video brings you guys loads more business, but you really do need to make some big leaps as far as solutions. I'm looking forward to seeing your breakthroughs in the future & wish you guys all the best!

  • @neverforget3107
    @neverforget3107 2 года назад +2

    Strawberry 🍓 would be a great flavor. Thank you for continuing this series. I love watching what it takes to bring these amazing candies to life.

  • @olivier2553
    @olivier2553 2 года назад +1

    Nice to see you back!

  • @SQUIFFELSboogaloo
    @SQUIFFELSboogaloo 2 года назад +15

    I bought a couple tins of all the flavors for friends and family, I personally favored the cherry limeades, but my girlfriend fell in love with the tangerines, the green apple is a perfect pick me up for working at the computer for hours at a time, or working in a crawl space and you don’t want the taste of spider webs and fiberglass in your mouth ahah

  • @SageThyme23
    @SageThyme23 2 года назад +1

    Happy to see you back

  • @TheBoyFromNorfolk
    @TheBoyFromNorfolk 2 года назад +1

    I can't wait for mango sours... My green apple should arrive on this weeks ferry, I am so excited!

  • @lkafjkakjf333
    @lkafjkakjf333 2 года назад +1

    I have ordered the tangerine sours a few times now and it’s always worth it! I can’t wait for the day you tackle the mango sours! That will be the ultimate

  • @flewber
    @flewber 2 года назад +17

    Other flavors I would love to see (I've already gone through 5 tangerines and 2 cherry limeade...)
    Lime sours
    Lemon sours
    Citrus variety pack sours
    Raspberry sours
    Perhaps make each flavor seasonal to simplify logistics while letting customers stock up on their favorites! I love these sour candies, way to handle demand, congratulations on the shop upgrades, and thanks for keeping up the hard work!

    • @vipset87
      @vipset87 2 года назад

      damn kinda pricy tho isnt it? how big are the tins?

  • @jackrichards1908
    @jackrichards1908 3 месяца назад

    I had just discovered you for the tangerine sours. They were a childhood favorite of my brothers and I loved them too.
    I ordered a few tins last week and am expecting them to arrive soon.
    I am so excited.

  • @GradeBmoviefan
    @GradeBmoviefan 2 года назад +4

    So happy to see you again!! You have been missed. I am glad to hear things are going so well. Lots of love from St. Augustine, FL…. ~Sharon

  • @MaryLuCrafts
    @MaryLuCrafts 2 года назад +1

    My goodness.. I bought both because I've loved watching this series, and may I just say: the cherry limeade sours are by far and away my favorite of the two! They are positively amazing!

    • @LoftyPursuits
      @LoftyPursuits  2 года назад +1

      You have to try the citrus sours I think they're the best of the bunch.

  • @whereandbackagain7059
    @whereandbackagain7059 2 года назад

    So glad to see you back, Greg!

  • @damienb8594
    @damienb8594 2 года назад +1

    i love the music you use in your videos 😊 if i didn't live in the UK I'd be ordering all of your sweets!

  • @beakerman007
    @beakerman007 Год назад +1

    I ordered these and have been eating them today. All I can say is WOW!!! The Flavor is so spot on! You guys are incredible!!

  • @123darkness2
    @123darkness2 2 года назад

    Awesome to hear the about the growth of a small business doing what they love

  • @tristanyackley8346
    @tristanyackley8346 10 месяцев назад

    Your candy ROCKS!!! Seriously, your drops take me back to being a kid, and NO ONE around me makes candies like those. The closest thing I can get is the Warhead extreme sour candies, and those are painful to eat. Your candy is always delicious and just the right amount of sour. You have no idea how grateful I am for the hard work all of you are doing over at Lofty Pursuits!!! 😁😁

  • @ArtemisTries
    @ArtemisTries 2 года назад +1

    Lovely to hear you are doing well. Ordering a batch tonight.

  • @CaptainCheezmo
    @CaptainCheezmo 2 года назад

    I just got my order today, and I'm so happy. I got the Tangerine Sours, Cherry Lime-aid, Black Currant and Candy Cap mushroom. I didn't think I ever had Altoid Tangerine sours in the past, but when I put it on my tongue, I couldn't remember anything specific, but a very nostalgic flavour hit me, so I'm sure I did have them in the past.
    I'm also quite impressed with the Candy Cap Mushroom candies. It's a weird combination of earthy and sweet, but it works very well together.

  • @dstyer6128
    @dstyer6128 2 года назад +1

    I really do appreciate your channel. I feel like you're a great steward of candy history and you keep that knowledge alive and share that with all of us.

  • @Engitainment
    @Engitainment 2 года назад +4

    Glad to hear things are still going well despite all those setbacks and issues! It's been really amazing watching through all the changes and growth (and failures!) you've had! Best of luck with the fume hood and further production!

  • @karlhungus5554
    @karlhungus5554 2 года назад

    Greg, you and your team are wizards! I learned about you in a video by WIRED and was completely mesmerized!

  • @patpatboy2
    @patpatboy2 2 года назад +5

    Glad to see you're still doing well! I've been fortunate enough to pick up a few tins of each flavor of sours, and they've all been wonderful! I can't wait to try what you come up with next! :)

  • @Paelidore
    @Paelidore 2 года назад +1

    Yay! You're back! I'm so excited you are becoming ever more successful.

  • @hennysaud4867
    @hennysaud4867 2 года назад +4

    Watching the passion and dedication you and your team has is amazing. My family loves the videos and we’re in mid-planning of a trip to Tallahassee just to visit the store! All of the best to you!

  • @chipfission466
    @chipfission466 2 года назад +1

    I'm so happy for you guys.

  • @shyeahright
    @shyeahright 2 года назад +5

    The green apple sours are amazing. The apple flavor really comes thru the sour, I love it! 💕

  • @chrisyeager904
    @chrisyeager904 2 года назад

    I received my package today, thank you so much! Just as I remembered, perhaps even better!

  • @Glock_vs_you
    @Glock_vs_you 2 года назад

    love to see you back up and running nice to see y'all

  • @richardbriansmith8562
    @richardbriansmith8562 2 года назад

    Awesome Video Glad that you are back doing RUclips videos again I have missed not having new videos from lofty pursuits.

  • @jonathanalford4239
    @jonathanalford4239 2 года назад

    I live about 50 miles away from your store, in Blountstown, and I hope to head out that way one day. I have been wanting to for a few years now. Your vids are great and that is how I discovered you in the first place.

  • @LL-el8sl
    @LL-el8sl 2 года назад

    Here watching all tour videos after watching Safiya. I jist loved your personality and everyone there. I will stop by when i go to Florida.

  • @Usaball198o
    @Usaball198o 2 года назад +1

    nice to see you back

  • @Zarathor10
    @Zarathor10 2 года назад +1

    I have had the privilege of being able to purchase both of these flavors, and tangerine is still my favorite. I just purchased a tin of the green apple sours, but they will be for a friend of mine.

  • @TheAverageBearz
    @TheAverageBearz 2 года назад +1

    I’m very glad to see you and your business is doing well and having huge sales for your perfect nostalgia sours!

  • @Semicolon7645
    @Semicolon7645 2 года назад +1

    I just received my order of Tangerine Sours and they are awesome. I never had any of the original Altoids but knew I had to try yours after following the development process. Thank you for sharing the journey to making a tasty candy.

  • @corona_beforecorona
    @corona_beforecorona 2 года назад

    The 🍊 sours are soooooo good. Well done!

  • @Amm1ttai
    @Amm1ttai 2 года назад +2

    I've bought two tins of tangerine sours and they are magnificent.

    • @S3ekThetruth
      @S3ekThetruth 2 года назад

      Does it taste like the altoids?

    • @Amm1ttai
      @Amm1ttai 2 года назад

      @@S3ekThetruth Not exactly but pretty darn close.

  • @goh2499
    @goh2499 2 года назад +1

    I have enjoyed both the tangerine and cherry limeade sours. Both are worth the price as are all your candies. May you have continued success.

  • @ButacuPpucatuB
    @ButacuPpucatuB 2 года назад

    Thank you for your craft and expertise! 🧡

  • @Emma__Smith
    @Emma__Smith 2 года назад

    Just received my Tangerine sours.....my gosh... they are so good! Keep up the good work, I can't wait to see what is next!

  • @dorbart7594
    @dorbart7594 2 года назад +1

    I love your dedication I’ve been following your channel for a while and I’m looking forward to getting a chance to try your candys

  • @sarrahone1
    @sarrahone1 2 года назад

    Tangerine sours are amazing I love them takes me way back to my childhood thank you so much for making them 😋

  • @KitsukiiPlays
    @KitsukiiPlays 2 года назад +1

    I love sour candy! Glad to see you back! And, more important, well and happy

  • @erinrose5047
    @erinrose5047 2 года назад

    Hello! so glad to see you again! so glad you've made upgrades and adjustments to make your business better. Much love form NC!

  • @callumgriss5422
    @callumgriss5422 2 года назад

    bloody hell, man loves his candy. don't blame him, looks great!
    I may have to order some...

  • @florianb81
    @florianb81 2 года назад

    Wonderful to see you back. Hope to see some image candys soon again on video. That is my favourite kind of video you make. All the best to you Greg and the whole PD crew

  • @aimee1177
    @aimee1177 2 года назад

    Glad your back, love the tie!

  • @matthewgumabon7498
    @matthewgumabon7498 2 года назад +1

    All of your explanations, whether it’s about about the chemistry behind creating specific flavors…
    or how the candy making machines work on a mechanical and electrical level and how you curated and repair them…
    or how you manage your website and troubleshot server issues…
    are very easy to understand, and clearly demonstrate your mastery of the craft!
    And calling your prototype candy testers “Beta Tasters”. That did it for me 😂
    If it’s not too personal to ask, did you have previous experience as some type of engineer or software developer? or maybe even as a professor or teacher in those fields?

  • @DeRose05
    @DeRose05 2 года назад +1

    Finally got to get mine ordered. I'm super excited!

  • @Kahtini
    @Kahtini 2 года назад

    Had just checked the other day if I had missed any videos, as you hadn't shown up in my feed in a while. When it showed you hadn't, I had hoped everything was okay. Glad to see you back.

  • @sappho114
    @sappho114 2 года назад +2

    I really do hope this ends up with the Mango sours being made. Those were my favorite as a kid and I crave them pretty much monthly!

  • @T4silly
    @T4silly 2 года назад

    Just made my order for a few tins! I'm excited to share these with my old man and remember the candy that was.

  • @tireballastserviceofflorid7771
    @tireballastserviceofflorid7771 2 года назад

    Got my birthday present today in the mail. The black current drops are to die for. The peach was incredible as well. Have a few more to try. Such intense flavor. Will be the first of many orders.

  • @NeccoWecco
    @NeccoWecco 2 года назад +1

    Congratulations on your growing business!

  • @stealthfighter2923
    @stealthfighter2923 2 года назад +1

    All right! The candy man is back baby!

  • @florianb81
    @florianb81 2 года назад

    Happy to hear that you are well. Sending best wishes for the improved Shipping and Dusting Room. i would love to see Banana Sours some day in the future.

  • @NeoNovastar
    @NeoNovastar 2 года назад +2

    Wow! Greg, I love watching your process and growth. I've been hoping all is well, and I'm so glad everyone's been working hard and adapting to this new era of LP. I hope someday soon I can afford the Patreon $5 tier, because I would LOVE to taste test. Super hype to hear about lychee candy! And the cherry limeade sounds incredible.

  • @Shane3599
    @Shane3599 2 года назад

    YAY! Thank goodness your back with regular longer uploads! I’ve missed these types of videos on the channel!

  • @SadCaligula
    @SadCaligula 2 года назад

    Man these videos just make you happy.

  • @abbywheatley9960
    @abbywheatley9960 2 года назад

    Greg, I received my tangerine and cherry limeade sours today and oh my goodness! I tasted the tangerine sours first and was immediately taken back to my childhood. I've been a fan of your candy videos for a long time and rewatched many of them when I was up late with my newborn last year. Thank you so much for the company and knowledge.

  • @zeynelkaragoz
    @zeynelkaragoz 2 года назад

    Your tangerine sours just got delivered. Cherry lime sounds soo good

  • @Arcade3145
    @Arcade3145 2 года назад +1

    I stopped by and got a tin on our way from central Florida to the grand canyon they stayed sour the whole way there and back

  • @garyantonyo
    @garyantonyo 2 года назад +1

    I am so glad that you guys are back to making videos. I have been watching my diet so been ordering less, but I still enjoy the candy making process and innovation of all sorts so your videos are a treat to me! I cannot wait for all the new stuff y'all will come up with, and am hoping for more sour flavors.

  • @quarterlimit5838
    @quarterlimit5838 2 года назад

    Thanks for the update, I never would have thought about the issues you named (powder everywhere when rolling, humidity control separate) and it makes perfect sense to do the upgrades you stated. It’s so true, failing is learning!

  • @Rowdysnake
    @Rowdysnake 2 года назад

    I copped some tangerine sours last week, ridiculously good and exceptionally sour. Everyone I gave one to said the same thing, it taste just like a tangerine

  • @creamabdul-jabbar
    @creamabdul-jabbar 2 года назад

    i am having a straight up pavlovian response to looking at these lol, the back of my mouth is curling up. thanks for bringing these back

  • @joshuaparker4004
    @joshuaparker4004 2 года назад +1

    Got to visit your shop two weeks ago and stock up. Was awesome, no candy making but still a great experience and was able to grab some green apple sours.

  • @VexdGamer
    @VexdGamer 2 года назад

    Ordered some of the cherry limeades for my niece after she found my tangerine sours. Here’s hoping she loves these.

  • @dangmatthewdang
    @dangmatthewdang 2 года назад +1

    Hi Greg, I just read your response email to my order, and I'm so happy to you were overjoyed! I look forward to tasting all the candies :D

  • @thegrandcricket
    @thegrandcricket 2 года назад

    It's awesome to see you in a video again! Glad to hear that your business and production are not just doing well, but also expanding! I'm eager to try new flavors when they're ready! We were able to get both the tangerine and cherry limeade sours and they're both delicious. I intentionally ordered the max allowed in our order so I could keep a couple and gift out the rest. Everyone we shared the sours with absolutely loved them too! Thanks again for making such a delightful treat! Much love to you all from South Florida! 🥰🧡🍬

  • @crimsondragonwu
    @crimsondragonwu 2 года назад

    I've had all three, but the green apple sours are by far the best. I love how they got the artist to make alterations for each flavor's label. Really makes them a cool collectable tin set.

  • @sarahwatts7152
    @sarahwatts7152 2 года назад

    Go, Greg, go! I love this series and I'm happy it's helping your business expand

  • @CoinXO
    @CoinXO 2 года назад

    Heck I forgot about these! When you made them I wanted to try them so bad.

  • @casediedwell5094
    @casediedwell5094 2 года назад +5

    LOVE LOVE LOVE to see you guys winning at Candy. I don't even EAT candy, but I'll always love your whole 'thing', G Money.

  • @JoshuaDavies04
    @JoshuaDavies04 2 года назад +3

    I've been waiting and waiting for my chance to order these, but keep missing the boat. Perhaps it's finally time to become a Patron supporter! Your channel is just so positive and great, I want to make sure you have what you need to continue your confectionary excellence.

  • @johnnypineappleseed556
    @johnnypineappleseed556 2 года назад

    Totally just bought some goodies from the website cant wait to try them.

  • @davidcaruso4859
    @davidcaruso4859 2 года назад

    Hello Greg , just received my tangerine sours and they are great almost dead on the old altoids sours .
    Thanks!!!

  • @stevehuebner3206
    @stevehuebner3206 2 года назад

    I've been watching you guys for a long time and recently I had the opportunity to go to lofty pursuits and of course I went and brought the people I went with there and got breakfast and got some of the sours and they are delicious! I was surprised that I recognized one of the guests 👀 All and all it was an amazing experience!

  • @Scott.E.H
    @Scott.E.H 2 года назад

    Intriguing! I like hearing about the r&d side of things in your business.

  • @xiex
    @xiex 2 года назад

    I got my Tangerine sours and Cherry Lime-aid sours order a few days ago! Man, these are SO good! Thanks for everything you guys are doing!

  • @emilywaller2405
    @emilywaller2405 2 года назад +1

    All the flavors have been amazing but I would loose my ever loving mind over mango sours 🤤