I was resistant to trying loose snus from the beginning. It seemed like it would be too much of a hassle, too "gross", not discreet. Many of the same downsides as smoking or dipping.
However, I'm glad that people here talked me into trying it, and that I listened. Because it's pretty damn nice.
I doubt I'll be doing it in front of anybody anytime soon, or when I'm at work or out. But for relaxing at home, when I'm alone, it's a great thing, and I think I'm going to be sticking with it.
I got a few different kinds of loose with my last order and opened the Grov first since I know I like the Grov Portions. Mmm, the smell. Awesome. I poked at it a bit, just messing with it before I started to make a prilla, or whatever it's called.
I had only a vague idea of how to bake it, but I needn't have been concerned. It was simple. I just mushed it into a lozenge shape, not too firm or too soft, and it held together fine, though I did break a little bit off the first time popped it in. No biggie. Then I kept from messing with it too much and about 10-15 minutes later, it started to get soft and mold to my gums.
Much more comfortable than a portion. Tasted different than the portions, too. A lot smoother, though I didn't get quite as much taste as I do with the portions, mostly because I tend to abuse portions and use them up quickly. It was, on the whole, a bit more pleasant and natural and "real" feeling than portions.
That first prilla lasted about 45 minutes before it started to break up, I think because I wasn't keeping the water I was drinking away from it and I couldn't help poking at it with my tongue. But that was long enough.
The second prilla went even better. No breakage. No mess. But whoa, a little too much nicotine!
I started to get a bit queasy. I thought it was odd, since this isn't a strong snus, but when I took it out, I realized I had made the first two prillas (which I had had back to back) with about twice as much tobacco as a portion has. Oops! Made them smaller after that.
So anyway, if you're a newbie like me considering loose snus...
Don't be afraid of it. Try it. It really is a lot different than portions. It's almost a whole other experience.
Looking forward to bringing this on my upcoming camping trip. I used to like smoking while drinking and hanging out around the fire, and was worried that since I have quit, I'd be missing something. This will be better.
However, I'm glad that people here talked me into trying it, and that I listened. Because it's pretty damn nice.
I doubt I'll be doing it in front of anybody anytime soon, or when I'm at work or out. But for relaxing at home, when I'm alone, it's a great thing, and I think I'm going to be sticking with it.
I got a few different kinds of loose with my last order and opened the Grov first since I know I like the Grov Portions. Mmm, the smell. Awesome. I poked at it a bit, just messing with it before I started to make a prilla, or whatever it's called.
I had only a vague idea of how to bake it, but I needn't have been concerned. It was simple. I just mushed it into a lozenge shape, not too firm or too soft, and it held together fine, though I did break a little bit off the first time popped it in. No biggie. Then I kept from messing with it too much and about 10-15 minutes later, it started to get soft and mold to my gums.
Much more comfortable than a portion. Tasted different than the portions, too. A lot smoother, though I didn't get quite as much taste as I do with the portions, mostly because I tend to abuse portions and use them up quickly. It was, on the whole, a bit more pleasant and natural and "real" feeling than portions.
That first prilla lasted about 45 minutes before it started to break up, I think because I wasn't keeping the water I was drinking away from it and I couldn't help poking at it with my tongue. But that was long enough.
The second prilla went even better. No breakage. No mess. But whoa, a little too much nicotine!
I started to get a bit queasy. I thought it was odd, since this isn't a strong snus, but when I took it out, I realized I had made the first two prillas (which I had had back to back) with about twice as much tobacco as a portion has. Oops! Made them smaller after that.So anyway, if you're a newbie like me considering loose snus...
Don't be afraid of it. Try it. It really is a lot different than portions. It's almost a whole other experience.
Looking forward to bringing this on my upcoming camping trip. I used to like smoking while drinking and hanging out around the fire, and was worried that since I have quit, I'd be missing something. This will be better.
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