If you're looking to quit smoking, you certainly have more tools available at your disposal to help you kick the habit than were available several years ago. There are vaping and nicotine pouches, and there's also our unique range of heated tobacco products that provide an alternative method of satisfying your nicotine cravings without smoking cigarettes.
Like other nicotine products, understanding heated tobacco should be the first step in ensuring the best results and experience. Here is everything you need to know about our selection of heated tobacco products.
What is Heated Tobacco?
Heated tobacco is a modern way of consuming nicotine without the combustion associated with traditional smoking. It is an innovative method that uses devices to heat tobacco to release nicotine in the form of an aerosol instead of smoke.
The key difference between heated tobacco products and traditional smoking is the temperature. Heated tobacco devices operate at much lower temperatures, between 250 and 350 degrees Celsius, significantly reducing the production of harmful chemicals and making them a smarter alternative to burning.
This range of nicotine products is also fondly known as heat-not-burn products, which refers to how the products work.
What are Heated Tobacco Sticks?
Tobacco sticks or heat sticks are cylindrical tobacco sticks containing various ingredients, including water, cellulose, glycerine, fibres, and water. They are designed for use in heat-not-burn devices and have a complex manufacturing process involving several steps.
The sticks are made from dried, ground tobacco leaves mixed with other ingredients like water and cellulose and rolled up into small sticks the size of a cigarette. Flavours are added to the sticks.
An outer casing holds the stick together, and a filter at the end of the stick reduces the heat of the aerosols produced.
How do Heated Tobacco Products Work?
Heated tobacco devices are quite easy to use. They come in user-friendly designs that are efficient and straightforward to use. Here’s a rundown on how to use heated tobacco as a first-timer:
- Once you have acquired the heated tobacco stick, place it into the heating device.
- The next step is to activate the device. It heats the stick to the optimal temperature, ultimately releasing nicotine-infused aerosol.
- Once the device is working, you simply inhale and enjoy. All you have to do is take a puff to get the rich flavour and nicotine without the smoke or ash.
- Once the session is over, you can dispose of the stick. Remove the used stick and dispose of it properly.
How to Get Started with Heated Tobacco
Getting started with heated tobacco is simple and can be done in a few simple steps:
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Choose a Device
You will need to choose a heating device for our tobacco sticks. We have a range of options available, including common and acclaimed brands such as IQOS. The devices have various features that make it easy to choose an option that fits your style and preferences.
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Select Your Sticks
Once you've selected your sticks, the next step is to select your heated tobacco sticks. We have several brands, including Terea, HEETS and Neo. Ensure the sticks meet your preferences for a satisfying experience.
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Enjoy
Each device can offer up to 20 uses per charge, so you can enjoy multiple sessions before needing to recharge. This allows you to take your heated tobacco products on the road without worrying about suddenly running out of charge.
Benefits of Heated Tobacco Products
There's more to heated tobacco benefits besides being an excellent choice for smokers looking for alternative ways to enjoy their nicotine. This method of enjoying nicotine has various benefits, such as the following:
Lower Temperatures and No Combustion
Heated tobacco doesn't rely on high temperatures to produce the desired effects. There are various types of heated tobacco products for everyone's taste. These products come with a sealed part of the heating device that applies high temperature to tobacco or tea leaves.
Even though you can still smoke heated tobacco products, they differ significantly from traditional cigarettes. Some of the biggest differences include:
- Heated tobacco products require low temperatures to provide the same effects.
- There's no combustion involved when consuming heated tobacco, which allows you to get your daily dose of nicotine without inhaling smoke.
The problem with combustion is that it's the main source of dangerous, unhealthy and lethal chemicals that cause various health conditions, such as lung or throat cancer. Heated tobacco devices don't burn your tobacco at all. Instead, the product is slowly heated, allowing you to breathe in a generated aerosol and avoid exposure to harmful chemicals.
Less Exposure to Harmful Chemicals
Heated tobacco products don't require combustion to deliver effects. Not burning tobacco means fewer by-products are produced compared to regular cigarettes. This means there's less risk of inhaling the chemicals found in conventional cigarettes.
Heated tobacco also reduces your exposure to nicotine as well allowing you to slowly but surely reduce and replace traditional tobacco and work your way towards quitting smoking for good.
It’s Convenient
Heated tobacco products are similar to vaping and e-cigarettes, which means they offer almost the same level of convenience and user-friendliness. However, there are differences between these consumption methods.
Heated tobacco devices don't require you to change the e-liquid all the time. You just need to replace the specially designed capsule, stick or plug containing tobacco, and you're good to go.
Our Main Heated Tobacco Brands
At Flawless Vape, we firmly believe in providing our loyal customers with the freedom to decide how they want their nicotine experience to go. To achieve this, we provide you with an expansive selection of quality heated tobacco products from leading brands such as the following:
IQOS
IQOS is one of the leading heated tobacco brands, with international recognition for producing high-quality tobacco-related products. The brand is also known for producing some of the most popular cigarette brands, and its range of heated tobacco products comes in a wide range of flavours and nicotine strengths.
Ploom
Ploom is a Japan-based company available in various countries, including the UK. It is a popular brand behind various nicotine products, including cigarettes, vape brands, and nicotine pouches.
NEAFS
NEAFs is a unique product range that features plant-based cellulose infused with nicotine and flavouring instead of real tobacco. However, it uses the same technology and heating processes as other heated tobacco products and is also cross-compatible with a range of non-bladed tobacco sticks.
What to Consider When Buying Heated Tobacco Products
Heated tobacco is great for smokers who want a nicotine experience that is relatively similar to traditional smoking but without combustion.
If you're looking to reduce your exposure to the harmful by-products released as a result of burning tobacco or you're looking for a modern, convenient alternative that still uses real tobacco, heated tobacco may be the right choice for you.
Heated tobacco products are also the right choice for those who enjoy the ritual and sensation of smoking but prefer a product that produces less odour and no ash. Whether you’re transitioning from cigarettes or trying new ways to enjoy nicotine, heated tobacco makes a great case for anyone looking for a satisfying balance of innovation and tradition.