Long time lurked, first time snuser

[ZenPancakes]

...And I love it. I've been lurking for a few months and finally decided to join after my girlfriend surprised me with the gift of snus for Christmas. I know from reading that I need to get off the brand I'm snusing, so what would you recommend for a newbie to this world? I'm a chef, so I enjoy trying new flavors, but I tend to get a huge rush/buzz from snusing for an hour, then I'll pop it out and I'm buzzing for a good long time. Does this pass as tolerance go up?

Anyway, this looks to be a pretty cool board to be on, so thanks for having me. Happy New Year.

[Darwin]

What brand were you using before, or are you talking about the Christmas gift?

[Crow]

Since he said that 'based on what he's been reading on the boards, he needs to get off the brand of snus he's using', I'm going to guess either Camel or Marlboro.

I'm also new to snus (been snusing for a few months now, started with Marlboro snus, then I found this website and bought the real stuff from BuySnus)... I recommend General Mint. It's a great tasting snus.

Anyways, welcome aboard and happy new year!

[ZenPancakes]

Christmas, it's the marlboro and camel stuff.

[Darwin]

Boy oh boy your nicotine tolerance must be extremely low if your head is buzzing when using either one. There are very few choices in real Swedish snus that do not have more than the 2 or 3 effective milligrams that Camel or Marlboro provide. "Minis", as they are known, usually contain about 4 mg or about half the 8mg of a regular snus portion. If you are buzzing on Camel then a regular portion of anything from overseas is going to be serious overkill. Don't even think of trying "strong" versions that in some cases go up to nearly 20mg. To answer your question about tolerance yes it may well increase but how much in any individual case is completely unknowable. Proceed with caution I'd say.

[Crow]

The Mini version of General Mint has 4mg per portion



The standard General Mint has 8mg per portion

[Monkey]

Flavor wise you can't go wrong with the Gotlands line up. Very nice blend of flavors that are balanced and delicious (especially the yellow los)... I also like the Jakobsson line ( same company, big surprise). They are different though.

Roda lacket is great in los ( I never had the portions).

I have had very few snus that I did not like so just try them all.

[Monkey]

I almost forgot...

Welcome to snuson.

I'd forget my butt if it wasn't attached.

[dreed2]

Ettan portions are my current favorite. They have a nice, soft feel under the lip, moist, but not too moist, and have a pleasant smokey flavor. Regarding tolerance, I used to smoke 1 1/2 packs of Camels per day, so snus doesn't give me a buzz at all, but it takes the cravings away, which is good enough to keep me smoke free.

[Jwalker]

Look locally for General mini mint and general mint! I personally don't think the camel is as weak as people say, I loved general mini mint when I was starting and not the white and original. I would recommend sticking to white portions at first tre ankre, goteborgs rape No.2, general mini mint, maybe some mini portions. You should be able to handle the regular general mint and just whatever looks good, I would get some strong or stronger portions like nick and johnny, gotlands, Jakobsons mint, ettan, and general white. Oh and in case you forgot look locally for general mini mint and general mint.

[Mr. Snuffleupagus]

Welcome! It's fun trying them all out and finding what you like. Your tastes will change for a long time so having a variety on hand is a good idea. I got a buzz from camel when I first started but maybe it was really from nicotine withdrawal.

[c.nash]

Welcome.
I recommend trying anything you think might spark your taste buds.
I also recommend nothing over a regular strength portion since you are getting a buzz off of camel and marlboro.

[SNUS'r]

I too started out with the Camel line up. I'd recommend trying out offroad frosted. It's relatively cheap compared to other brands of true Suns. I just placed and order from Northerner for 50 cans and with shipping/tax it came out to $2.47 a can.

[rickcharles606]

Welcome to the site, and the wide world of Swedish snus I'd suggest the Northerner Citrus/Menthol 3mg portions....light in nicotine and long in taste..if you like those flavors. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.

[Jwalker]

Oh ZenPankakes you can check out if shops near you carry general, by registering at generalsnus.com and checking out the store locator you need to be over 19 to register which I assume you are.