Tacja
Tacja is the nicotine pouch line from Elf Bar. A pouch is a small white sachet of plant fibre carrying nicotine and flavouring, tucked under the upper lip rather than inhaled. There is no tobacco leaf in it, no combustion and no vapour, which is why pouches are used in places where a device is impractical. This collection holds 14 products covering the Tacja range alongside the wider Elf pouch line, from £1.00 a tin.
Pouches suit adults who already use nicotine and want a format that stays out of sight. The pouch sits in place, the flavour and nicotine release gradually, then it goes in the bin. Nothing is chewed and nothing is swallowed.
What is in the tin
A standard tin holds a set number of portions and normally has a lidded compartment for used pouches. The pouch itself is a fleece style pad containing plant fibre, nicotine, flavourings and sweeteners. Tobacco free means exactly that, so a pouch leaves none of the loose grounds associated with traditional snus.
Pouches are sold in different portion sizes. Slim formats are narrower and sit more comfortably along the gum line, while larger portions hold more material. Moisture level matters too. A moister pouch starts releasing flavour almost immediately, while a drier one is slower to get going and tends to last longer in the lip.
The flavours stocked
The mint and menthol side of the range is the largest. From Tacja there is Mint, Spearmint, Menthol, Freezing Ice and Watermelon Ice, all currently at £1.00 a tin on clearance. The wider Elf line adds Elf Max Polar Mint at £4.99 for a stronger cooling profile.
For fruit, the Elf range covers Pineapple, Grape Ice, Fantasy Orange and Cool Storm, each at £4.99. Fruit pouches read as sweeter than the mints because no cooling agent competes with the flavour.
Choosing a strength
Nicotine pouches are sold in a range of strengths measured in milligrams per pouch. The figure is printed on each tin. The right one depends on what you are used to. Anyone who already uses a high strength product will find a low strength pouch underwhelming. The reverse is far more unpleasant. Start lower than you think you need. You can always move up.
Strength is not the only variable. Portion size and moisture both change how quickly the nicotine releases, so two pouches with the same milligram figure can feel quite different. Check the strength listed on the individual product page before ordering.
How to use a pouch
Take one pouch from the tin and place it between your upper lip and gum, off to one side. You may feel a tingle within the first minute, which settles as you get used to the format. Most people keep a pouch in for between twenty and sixty minutes. When you are done, put it in the lidded compartment in the tin lid rather than down a drain.
Do not chew or swallow a pouch. Use one at a time. Keep tins closed, out of direct sunlight and well out of reach of children and pets. Nicotine is toxic if swallowed.
Buying nicotine pouches in the UK
Nicotine pouches contain no tobacco, so they sit outside the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations that govern e-liquid. Vapestore Direct sells them to adults aged 18 and over only and orders are age verified. They are not intended for non smokers, non vapers, under 18s or anyone who is pregnant. UK delivery is free on orders over £20. Questions go to 07827 210361 between 8.30am and 4.00pm.
Nicotine pouch questions answered
What exactly is a nicotine pouch?
It is a small white sachet containing plant fibre, nicotine, flavourings and sweeteners, sealed in a fleece style pad. You place it between your upper lip and your gum rather than inhaling anything. There is no tobacco leaf in it and nothing is burned, so it produces no smoke and no vapour.
How long do you keep a pouch in?
Most people leave a pouch in place for somewhere between twenty and sixty minutes. The exact time varies with the product and with how moist the pouch is, since a moister pouch releases its flavour more quickly. Once the flavour fades, take it out and put it in the compartment in the tin lid.
Are Tacja pouches tobacco free?
Yes. Tacja pouches contain no tobacco leaf. The nicotine is carried in a plant fibre pad along with flavourings and sweeteners, which is what separates modern pouches from traditional snus. That is also why they leave none of the loose grounds that a tobacco product does.
Which strength should I pick?
Start lower than you think you need and work up. Strength is printed in milligrams per pouch on each tin and on the product page. Portion size and moisture level also change how fast the nicotine comes through, so two pouches at the same milligram figure will not always feel the same.
Do I have to be 18 to buy nicotine pouches?
Yes. Vapestore Direct sells nicotine pouches to adults aged 18 and over only and every order is age verified before dispatch. They are intended for adults who already use nicotine. They are not for under 18s, non smokers, non vapers or anyone who is pregnant.
How should pouches be stored?
Keep the tin closed and store it somewhere cool and out of direct sunlight, since heat dries pouches out and dulls the flavour. Keep tins well away from children and pets, because nicotine is toxic if swallowed. UK delivery is free on orders over £20 and the team is on 07827 210361 between 8.30am and 4.00pm.