There are a growing number of nicotine pouch brands out there, and each one offers something slightly different. Tobacco-free, yet still providing a nicotine buzz, these discreet pouches are a great way to get your buzz without having to leave your office. With smokers having to make their way outside, a nicotine pouch is the indoor alternative. But there’s a lot to consider when choosing a pouch.
How strong can it be?
All nicotine pouch brands offer users a wealth of different nicotine strengths. In this way, they cater to a variety of users from beginners to experienced. It’s also good as it provides variety for those who simply don’t like the strong buzz versus those who do, and want longevity along with their hit.
Currently, most nicotine pouch brands offer mild, medium, strong and extra strong pouches. Mild are usually around 2 mg of nicotine per pouch and are great for beginner pouch users or those who are social or light smokers. They offer a mild buzz that lasts around 20 minutes or so.
Medium strength tends to sit in the 4 mg to 8 mg range and is good for the average user. Strong pouches range from 8 mg to around 12 mg. Finally, extra strong is suited to those who smoke 20+ cigarettes a day and who need a strong hit. Not many brands offer this higher level strength, which can be up to 18 mg of nicotine per pouch.
It’s essential that users choose their nicotine strength carefully, as it can impact their enjoyment. Not enough nicotine, and the hit isn’t provided. Too much, and it can burn unpleasantly for those who aren’t used to that strength.
Minty fresh or fruity?
There are nicotine pouches in different flavors available from all brands. Some of the most common, and indeed most popular, flavors are mint or menthol. Minty flavors range from cool refreshing winter green, to sweeter peppermint or spearmint flavors. Some manufacturers will combine all three, while others will add a mint hit to fruity flavors for a last cooling hit.
Fruit flavors of all types are now available. Some are simple apple or strawberry flavors, while others are more exotic, like mango, watermelon or banana, though the latter is quite a divisive flavor. These tend to be sweeter, although it should be noted that no nicotine pouch contains sugar.
Today, there are more unusual flavors out there as brands begin to experiment. Some of these include coffee, chocolate or traditional bergamot flavors. All of these have their fans, so it’s worth users checking out reviews and their own flavor profile preferences before settling on a specific flavor.
Pouch size — how big do you need?
Users also need to consider the size of the pouch. Pouch sizes can impact the discreetness of a pouch as well as how long the flavor lasts. For those looking for a discreet option, then there are mini pouches which are the smallest option. These can fit neatly under the lip and are perfect for users at work.
Regular are the standard size and also offer a discreet profile when under the lip. As they’re larger, they can last a little bit longer. That being said, like the mini, users may find that it needs to be changed more often in order to maintain the nicotine buzz and overall flavor.
Finally, here are large pouches which can be kept under the lip for as long as an hour. However, these can be quite noticeable and may not be ideal for those in the workplace. The larger the pouch, the more intense the flavor and the better the overall nicotine delivery. Users will need to weigh up what’s most important when choosing which pouch size to go for.
Final thoughts
As there are many different brands around, once players have determined the strength, size and flavor of their pouch, the final step is choosing the brand. To find a high-quality manufacturer, users can simply check out the reputation, quality of ingredients, packaging and manufacturing standards.
At the end of the day, each person has their own preferences. Nicotine pouches come in cans of twenty, giving users ample opportunity to test them out and see which they like best.
