Snus Question

[TFrankMac]

Hey Everyone,

I've been snusing for about 3 or 4 months now. I have a quick question. I'm currently working on a sampler box I received from Swedish-Snus.com. I've been keeping the snus in the fridge when not in use. However, I think I may be snusing "Incorrectly". I've been working on some Grovsnus and Ettan lately and can't seem to get any flavor from them unless I spit like dip. What's the deal? Anyone got any tips? It seems like the flavor doesn't set in until 30 to 40 mins later.

Thanks!

[tom502]

Hi, and welcome.

I think it might be how/where you are placing the snus. I'd suggest putting it in the front part of your mouth, not dead center, but just off. I find I get less flavor further back. If you already do this, then just try different areas. Snus is not a heavy flavor anyway.

[TFrankMac]

Thanks for the quick reply. I'm currently doing that. For some reason this stuff just makes me want to spit. Dunno what the deal is. I'll play around with it a little bit.

[WickedKitchen]

Try having a beverage too. I enjoy snus most with coffee or tea. It seems a warm beverage gets things going a little faster and better. Of course, w/ los it's not the best idea but with portions it's grand. Snus is subtle. I came from dip which is strong and fills your mouth with flavor. If you came from that or even smoking the taste is much less up front w/ snus. Mostly dip had too much flavor for me and I simply couldn't use small portions so the huge lippers tore my gums up. If I work a portion to the point where I've got to spit then I dismiss it and start anew. Also, are you bottom lipping? That will make more "juice" but deplete the portion faster. Also if you don't want as subtle a flavor stay away from white portion. If you want more flavor many brands have a sterk version but beware they usually have more nicotine as well...not that that's a bad thing here at SnusOn. I'm currently working on the nicotine brothers now...Nick & Johnny. Heh heh.

[Roo]

Just want to reply to add to what WickedKitchen said about los... nothing against your advice WickedKitchen, in fact I totally agree with the beverage suggestion, just want to add that los and beverage does not = disaster for everyone, for me and many others it simply means you're having a good time. Los and beer/coffee/tea/water FTW!

[Veganpunk]

Ettan los with coffee FTW!

[Snusdog]

Welcome to the forum mate

If we are talking los there are several things that can effect the flavor.

1. Brand. I tend to recommend that people (especially coming from dip) hold off on Ettan, Grove, Roda, and Prima. They are great and I love them but initially you may not get much flavor from them. Try Knox, Granit, Skruf, Gotlands, or Phantom Blue.
2. Pris bake: the tighter you bake a pris the slower the flavor will release. Once your mouth gets accustomed to having a pris in you will be able to adjust the bake as you see fit with no problem.
3. Time: lose can take as much as 30 minutes to really get going depending on the bake. Thus be patient and give it time to get going.
4. Acclamation: it is going to take a little time to be able to pick out the various nuances in snus. Keep at it and in a month or so you really will start to notice things in snus you never thought were there. At that point Knox will probably turn on you and Grov will be packe with flavor.

You can read more and find a lot of other helpful insights regarding all things los over at the Dipper's Guide to Snus. Lots of folks have contributed a lot of good info there. Check it out when you have time

http://www.snusforum.org/forum/showthread.php?10549-Dipper-s-Guide-to-Snus

Again welcome and keep us posted on how it is going


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[sagedil]

TFrankMac, especially with newer users, a few will often spit their first month with snus. Eventually, most eventually seem to stop, but just isn't completely unheard of.

Also, not sure how long you have been using, but taste is a bit off the first few weeks as the body acclimates to the snus.

And welcome to Snuson, I have been a bit preoccupied lately

[asidrave]

snus with coffee and a pinch of snuff = ahhhhhh

[StuKlu]

snus with coffee and a pinch of snuff = ahhhhhh

+1

[sgreger1]

snus with coffee and a pinch of snuff = ahhhhhh

That'll wake you the **** up.

[asidrave]

That'll wake you the **** up.

and that will keep you up at night too ...better than an energy drink for that caffine/nic hit...imo

[TFrankMac]

Thanks for all the replies guys. Really appreciate it.

[bipolarbear1968]

Ettan los with coffee FTW!

...With a pinch of SP Extra, could be hard to beat.