Wintergreen Nicotine Pouches

What Does Wintergreen Taste Like?

Wintergreen is an aromatic plant that stays green throughout the winter, hence its name. It has a fresh, cooling flavor that’s similar to mint but bolder and with a unique creaminess.

While wintergreen is often described as “minty,” the plant isn’t part of the mint family (unlike peppermint or spearmint). But despite this technicality, it’s generally included in the “mint” flavor category for nicotine pouches.

Wintergreen vs Mint

Mint and wintergreen pouches are both refreshing and cooling, but wintergreen offers a richer, more full-bodied taste.

Since nicotine pouches first arrived on the market, mint pouches have been a popular choice among consumers. In fact, they’re the top choice both in the US and across the globe.

Wintergreen is a newer addition and may never reach the same level of popularity as mint, but they’re a close second and often lead the bestsellers list on Prilla, such as the lovely ALP Mountain Wintergreen that has been receiving fantastic reviews since its release in 2024. 

Benefits of Wintergreen Pouches 

But what makes wintergreen pouches so popular? There are a few reasons:

• Lasting freshness in the mouth. Wintergreen leaves a long-lasting freshness, even after use, meaning there’s no risk of bad breath. 
• Familiar flavor for ex-dippers and chewers. Traditional tobacco products, like dip pouches, are commonly flavored with wintergreen. This makes wintergreen pouches a convenient alternative that has a similar flavor without the fuss and mess of tobacco. 
• Similar taste to gum and mints. Many people enjoy consuming gum or mint throughout the day due to its pleasant and refreshing taste. Wintergreen provides a similar sensation. 
• Plenty of choice. Wintergreen pouches come with various strengths, formats, and moisture levels, giving consumers access to a real variety of products.

Popular Wintergreen Pouches

Thanks to the popularity of wintergreen, there are multiple brands to choose between. But ZYN and Rogue are the most widely consumed.

ZYN

ZYN nicotine pouches are the most popular in the US, and wintergreen is one of the brand’s top flavors.

All ZYN products are manufactured by Swedish Match, which uses traditional methods inspired by Swedish snus to ensure quality standards. Yet all pouches are tobacco-free and formulated to suit the American market.

ZYN Wintergreen comes in strengths of 3 mg or 6 mg, meaning there’s a suitable option for most users.

Rogue

Rogue pouches are another top choice. Unlike ZYN, Rogue is an all-American brand, with its products manufactured by Swisher International Inc. and PLD Acquisitions LLC in the US. Their premium quality and great flavors have helped Rogue become a firm favorite.

As with ZYN, Rogue Wintergreen is available with a strength of either 3 mg or 6 mg.

Strength of Wintergreen Pouches

When choosing a nicotine pouch, it’s essential to select the right nicotine strength.

One of the weakest wintergreen products on the market is On! Wintergreen 2mg, which contains 2 mg of nicotine per pouch. This provides a subtle yet satisfying boost.

On the other end of the strength spectrum is FRE Wintergreen 15mg, which contains an impressive 15 mg of nicotine per pouch. This should suit experienced users, but it’s not suitable for beginners. 

Types of Wintergreen Pouches

Wintergreen pouches may all share a flavor, but they’re not all the same. Below are two additional considerations.

Dry vs Moist

Moisture level influences the intensity and duration of a nicotine pouch. 

Since moist pouches are already wet, they release nicotine and flavor almost immediately, creating a more intense sensation. When VELO released its VELO plus series (including a few wintergreen-flavored products) back in 2024, they quickly became among our most popular pouches - partly due to their high moisture! 

Meanwhile, dry pouches need saliva from the user to moisten them, resulting in a slower release. Some users prefer this since it provides a more long-lasting, balanced experience. ZYN pouches are all dry.

Size

Another element to consider is the size and format of a nicotine pouch.

The most popular format is slim pouches, which are long and narrow — the perfect shape to fit snugly under the upper lip. This makes them easy to use while on-the-go and less visible to other people.

However, wintergreen pouches are also available as:

• Mini pouches. Feel less invasive in the mouth as they’re shorter and narrower.
• Regular pouches. Provide a more full-bodied experience due to their larger size.