What are heated tobacco sticks?
Heated tobacco sticks, also known as heat-not-burn products, are designed for use with specialist electronic heating devices. Instead of burning tobacco at extreme temperatures like a cigarette, these heated tobacco products warm real tobacco to around 350°C, releasing a nicotine-containing vapour without smoke, ash or the harsh odour of combustion. Each stick delivers roughly 14 puffs or six minutes of use, offering a familiar experience for adult smokers looking for a cleaner, heat-not-burn alternative that still uses genuine tobacco.
Is heated tobacco the same as vaping?
Not quite. While both offer a smoke-free alternative to traditional cigarettes, they work differently. Heated tobacco warms real tobacco to create vapour, while vapes use e-liquid. This means heated tobacco products deliver a closer taste and ritual to smoking, whereas vaping offers a wider range of flavours and nicotine strengths. Both options remove the combustion process that produces many of the harmful chemicals found in cigarette smoke.
Types of heated tobacco sticks
Not all heated tobacco sticks are the same. Depending on the device and technology, they can vary in design, heating method, and even whether they contain real tobacco. Understanding the different types helps you choose the right option for your heat-not-burn device and preferred experience.
• Traditional tobacco sticks: These use real, finely cut tobacco wrapped in a paper stick. When heated inside a compatible device, the tobacco releases a nicotine-containing vapour without burning. They’re ideal for adult smokers who want an authentic tobacco taste and ritual without smoke or ash.
• Induction-heated sticks: A more advanced type of heat-not-burn tobacco stick, these use internal induction heating instead of a metal blade. The tobacco is warmed evenly from the core, delivering a smoother draw and more consistent flavour. This technology also removes the need for cleaning, making it a low-maintenance option.
• Filtered or capsule sticks: Some tobacco sticks feature a built-in filter or flavour capsule that enhances the taste and cooling effect. These are popular with users who prefer menthol, aromatic or smoother flavour profiles and a more cigarette-like sensation.
• Tobacco-free heated sticks: An innovative alternative to traditional heating tobacco, these sticks replace tobacco with a plant-based cellulose blend infused with nicotine. They’re designed for users who want the same heat-not-burn ritual but with a cleaner, non-tobacco formula and a milder aroma.
Heated tobacco brands
At Vapourcore, we stock the world’s leading heated tobacco brands, including IQOS, HEETS, Ploom, and NEAFS, each known for its innovative approach to heating tobacco rather than burning it. IQOS and its HEETS range deliver authentic tobacco flavour and a familiar draw through precision heating, while Ploom devices use advanced HeatFlow™ technology for a cleaner, purer taste. For a tobacco-free option, NEAFS offers plant-based heat-not-burn sticks that still provide satisfying nicotine delivery. Whatever your preference, each brand is crafted to offer a smooth, consistent heated tobacco experience with reduced smoke, ash, and odour.
