The ultimate refreshing and intense experience with nicotine alternatives: all the reasons to smoke the last cigarette of your life
Maximum intensity, gentler formulation
Refills for tobacco heating devices can also provide a very powerful experience for users - an example is the Polar Twist refill for glo from leading nicotine alternative manufacturer British American Tobacco (BAT).
Polar Twist with menthol capsule belongs to the herbal veo™ range. The base of these tobacco warming device refills is not tobacco, but an authentic substrate made from rooibos, the tea tree of the Cape.
And it's the rooibos, enriched with nicotine and intense aromas, that brings a clean, rich flavor to glo users. This is complemented in the case of Polar Twist with the refreshing menthol in the integrated capsule.This sets Polar Twist apart from other menthol refills: when activated, it releases an extra dose of cooling flavour, making Polar Twist representative of the strongest menthol range to be found on the Czech market of nicotine alternatives.
Variety of flavours, emphasis on design and longer battery life: this is not the only reason why the popularity of tobacco heating devices is growing
Of course, it is best not to smoke at all, but modern products based on tobacco heating or alternative refills can be a compromise for those who do not want to give up their passion for nicotine. Moreover, they can be the first step on the road to getting rid of nicotine addiction. First, but essential: no more unpleasant smell, no more smoke, no more yellowing teeth and nails.
But users appreciate not only that no ash is produced during use and no typical smell remains. They can choose from different types of refills. As interest in nicotine alternatives grows, so does the range of products on offer. The herbal glo refill range alone offers nine different flavours: in addition to the maximally intense and refreshing Polar Twist, there are raspberry and citrus, cherry and coconut and melon and cucumber.
The expanding range of flavours is one of the trends characterising the market for nicotine alternatives. Another is the drive by manufacturers to innovate technology to make the experience of heated tobacco more intense, the devices themselves more interesting in design and to maximise battery life.
The Hyper Pro glo, for example, uses HeatBoost technology, which is more energy efficient than previous devices, and the user can choose between two modes: Standard, which heats the cartridge to 285°C, or up to 300°C in Boost mode. These are significantly lower temperatures than those used to burn conventional cigarettes, but they are high enough to release aerosols containing nicotine and other flavourings that the cartridges may contain. This means not only less unpleasant smelling smoke, but above all less pollutants. Glo is designed to fit into any woman's handbag or man's pocket and with a variety of colour options, everyone can choose the one that best suits their style. It may be a small thing, but looks are important too.
Interest in cigarettes is declining
Czech and international studies confirm a clear trend: smokers are gradually moving away from traditional cigarettes and towards alternatives. Around a third of Czech men and women over the age of 15 smoke conventional cigarettes, and men aged 45 to 64 are more likely to reach for a cigarette every day. The number of smokers has been declining for the last ten years - along with the increasing use of alternatives. One reason for this is the growing awareness of the harms of smoking, but economic reasons also play a part in the decline in the popularity of conventional cigarettes.
