Discover a piece of soda history with this Vintage Nehi Orange bottle cap, originally bottled by Dr Pepper Bottling in Jefferson, NC in the 1980s. Found in an old bottling plant in Jefferson in the 1990s, this collectible item showcases the iconic Nehi brand that has captivated soda enthusiasts for decades.
Nehi, founded in 1924, was known for its unique pronunciation (Knee High) to highlight the tall bottles it used. The brand was closely tied to Royal Crown Cola and underwent a name change in 1955 to Royal Crown Company due to RC's skyrocketing popularity. Famed personalities like Bing Crosby and Joan Crawford endorsed Nehi, solidifying its status as a beloved American soda.
Today, Nehi remains a sought-after specialty soda, limited in availability since being acquired by Keurig Dr Pepper in 2008.
