Is Heated Tobacco for Me?

As heated tobacco products continue to flood the market, more and more people are thinking about giving them a shot.

And as you observe this new, still developing trend taking over the world, a simple thought might’ve sprung into your mind: Is heated tobacco for me?

Unfortunately, we can’t provide you with a straightforward answer. Deciding on whether you should try smoking heated tobacco products is your call to make. What we can do is help nudge you in the right direction.

So, without further ado, let’s discuss heated tobacco to determine whether it’s the answer to your nicotine cravings.

What Is Heated Tobacco?

First, let us briefly explain what we are even talking about here.

But as said, briefly. For a more comprehensive explanation of heated tobacco, refer to our post on ‘Everything You Should Know About Heated Tobacco.’

Simply put, heated tobacco products use small electronic devices like our own TEO.

Such a heating device uses electronic heat-control systems to warm up compressed tobacco to the temperature required to produce an inhalable aerosol, which is 350°C, to be exact.

How does it differ from traditional cigarettes?

When smoking cigarettes, you burn tobacco to extremely high temperatures of around 900°C. In this process, you cause full combustion, which creates smoke and ash, as well as produces tons of harmful chemicals you inhale into your lungs.

In other words, heated tobacco is a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes and an important step towards a smoke-free future.

At least, it’s how tobacco companies frame it. The reality is a bit more complex, which leads us to another important question.

Is Heated Tobacco Really a Healthier Alternative?

You don’t have to be an expert to know that continued smoking can lead to cancer, respiratory problems, or heart diseases. That’s because smoking a regular cigarette produces harmful substances, such as benzine or styrene.

And while these substances are still present in heated tobacco products, they generally produce less harmful chemicals than combustible cigarettes.

So to answer your question, heated tobacco is a healthier alternative, even if it still does contain such substances.

On top of that, since smoking heated tobacco doesn’t produce cigarette smoke, it significantly decreases the secondhand emissions of these chemicals. That way, both smokers and people in their environment are exposed to less risk than when smoking cigarettes.

So, long story short, if you’re looking for a healthier alternative, heated tobacco might be the answer. But hey, what about e-cigarettes?

Heated Tobacco vs Vaping

E-cigarettes and vapes are two other alternatives for smokers who want to try something new.

Some even believe that heated tobacco is just a fancy word for an e-cigarette product. While there are several similarities, these two are two completely different products.

As discussed, heated tobacco devices heat real tobacco leaves, compressed in the form of a stick that resembles a traditional cigarette. Sticks are sold separately, and you insert them into the heating device to use them.

E-cigarettes or vapes, on the other hand, use nicotine-containing liquids. These can come in numerous flavours, one of the main reasons for their popularity, but they don’t contain authentic tobacco leaves.

Which one is better, then? Once again, that depends.

Why Use Heated Tobacco Products?

In general, heated tobacco might be a better option if you want a more authentic smoking experience. While such devices merely heat tobacco instead of burning it, they still include that distinct tobacco taste.

It’s not as strong as when smoking a real cigarette, and it doesn’t produce any tobacco smoke, but it’s as close as you can get to the feeling of smoking cigarettes.

Why Use E-Cigarette Products?

Vapes and e-cigarettes are typically more suited to less-experienced smokers or non-smokers.

While they still deliver nicotine into your system, they don’t use tobacco. Instead, they run on liquids with numerous flavours and strengths.

That makes them an excellent alternative for people who don’t like the taste of tobacco in their mouth, no matter how mild it is.

What About Heated Tobacco Product Availability?

Another important thing is how easy it would be for you even to buy the product. You’d probably like to avoid any extra fuss about importing your tobacco products from another side of the globe.

Well, when it comes to heated tobacco products, you have nothing to worry about. Given how integral they have become to the tobacco industry, tobacco companies are doing everything possible to make the product available.

And even if they aren’t available near your location, the most renowned players in the industry have their dedicated online stores.

However, there’s one significant aspect we need to discuss. It’s the legality of heated tobacco products.

Since heated tobacco is still relatively new, many countries have yet to introduce appropriate laws regulating these products. That said, you may encounter some issues when travelling around. Not in terms of the law, but buying tobacco sticks.

Our advice would be to either stock up on sticks when going abroad or research whether they are available where you’re going.

What If I Don’t Like It?

One great thing about e-cigarettes and vapes is that you can always sell them. But what about heated tobacco devices? What if you buy one, but you don’t like the experience?

Don’t worry. There are several solutions if that occurs.

First, you can always try switching to a different flavour. Although e-liquids come with a broader variety of flavours, heated tobacco sticks are also available in various tastes.

Secondly, many renowned manufacturers offer a trial period, during which you can see whether the device is up to your liking. If not, you can always return it before the agreed-upon deadline.

And third, like vapes or e-cigarettes, you can always sell your heating device.

So yes, there’s always a way out.

Can Heated Tobacco Help Me Quit Smoking?

While there’s no significant evidence to prove if heated tobacco products can help with quitting smoking, going for a smokeless tobacco alternative certainly is a step in the right direction health-wise.

As for quitting, heated tobacco may not provide the help you seek. That’s because they still contain nicotine, which is highly addictive.

The same goes for e-cigarette use. It can be a good step and have positive health effects, but it rather won’t help you quit.

If only there were a tobacco and nicotine-free alternative. Well, what if we told you there is?

Is There Another Alternative?

If you want to quit smoking or reduce tobacco use, heated tobacco products won’t be much of a service.

However, if you still prefer the experience they provide to vaping, we have an alternative just for you. If any of the above applies to you, NEAFS is the answer to your struggles. It’s a heated tobacco experience minus the tobacco.

How is that possible?

Instead of tobacco leaves, NEAFS sticks contain a special blend of tea leaves. Coming in different flavours and nicotine content, NEAFS offers a tobacco-free alternative.

And what about smokers who want to quit? In such a case, NEAFS offers a nicotine-free line of sticks, turning the nicotine addiction into a smoke-free experience.

Like traditional heated tobacco products, NEAFS products don’t create any smoke, ash, or tar. Instead, our devices use heating systems to generate an aerosol based on Propylene Glycol and Vegetable Glycerin.

That allows NEAFS to reduce the harm associated with smoking even further.

Key Takeaways

So, is heated tobacco something for you?

Hopefully, after reading this guide, you’re at least one step closer to answering that question.

If yes, you can buy these products from tons of manufacturers. Choosing one, however, is a story for another time, as there are many things to consider.

If your answer is no, remember that other alternatives exist. The most obvious choice here would be an e-cigarette. However, keep in mind that it doesn’t use real tobacco but a nicotine liquid.

The less obvious alternative is NEAFS, a tobacco-free heated tobacco product.

Instead of using real tobacco for its sticks, NEAFS use blends of tea leaves infused (or not) with nicotine. Coming in various flavours, NEAFS provides an even healthier alternative to smoking tobacco.

If you want to learn more about NEAFS, head to our FAQs section or get in touch through one of our social media channels.