What are HEETS and TEREA tobacco sticks?
HEETS and TEREA sticks are Tobacco sticks designed for use within IQOS Heated Tobacco (heat-not-burn) devices, including the IQOS Iluma 1 and Originals Kits.
What is Heated Tobacco?
Heated Tobacco is a modern alternative to cigarettes, where Tobacco is heated at a lower temperature instead of burning it, with the simple aim of reducing the harmful chemicals cigarettes produce.
How are HEETS Sticks made?
HEETS sticks are made from a blend of ground-up Tobaccos with added flavouring, enclosed in a tube-shaped wrapper with a filter in one end to form a stick shape. These sticks can then be inserted into a compact 'oven-style' vape device.
How are TEREA sticks made?
TEREA sticks are made similarly to HEETS sticks, except they have a built-in metal heating element that allows them to be heated from within using a compact 'induction heating-style' vape device.
How many HEETS flavours are there?
The full IQOS HEETS product range has 10 flavour options, each with varying intensity, ranging from mild to strong. The range has been broken down into 3 smaller groupings - The Classic Range, based around natural Tobacco flavour blends; the Menthol range, with Mint or Menthol added; and the Aromatic Range, with fruit flavours added.
What are the IQOS HEETS Flavours?
Here's a detailed list of the IQOS HEETS flavours, their flavour grouping, intensity, and taste descriptions.
HEETS Yellow
Classic Range - Mild flavour
Yellow HEETS, in white and yellow packaging, offer a light and mellow Tobacco taste with a zesty aroma. It is one of the more popular, milder Tobacco HEETS flavours.
HEETS Amber
Classic Range - Mild flavour
Amber HEETS, in white and yellow packaging, contain a tobacco blend with a light, mellow, and smooth taste. The unique flavour profile is characterised by well-rounded notes of roasted Tobacco, complemented by a light, woody, nutty aroma. This blend is ideal for those who prefer a more subtle, smooth, and balanced taste with less pronounced Tobacco notes.
HEETS Teak
Classic Range - Regular flavour
Teak HEETS, in white and beige packaging, contain a rounded, earthy Tobacco blend with soft notes of Cream and a Nutty aroma.
HEETS Sienna
Classic Range - Regular flavour
Sienna HEETS, in white and red packaging, contain a smooth, toasted Tobacco blend with light Tea notes and a woody aroma, closely resembling the taste of a mid-strength cigarette.
HEETS Russet
Classic Range - Bold flavour
Russet HEETS, in white and purple packaging, contain a bold, full-bodied, rich, toasted Tobacco blend with strong Malt notes. A woody aroma adds depth to this intensely flavoured Tobacco stick, which is the strongest of all Tobacco HEETS flavours.
HEETS Turquoise
Menthol Range - Mild flavour
Turquoise HEETS, in white and turquoise packaging, contain a gently toasted Tobacco blend combined with a refreshing Menthol coolness and aromatic Minty undertones. The result is a smooth Menthol Tobacco taste that is the most delicate and light of all Menthol HEETS flavours.
HEETS Green
Menthol Range - Regular flavour
Green HEETS, in white and green packaging, offer a lighter Tobacco-Menthol taste. They contain a blend of lightly toasted Tobacco perfectly balanced with a refreshing and cooling Menthol and a Minty aroma.
The Menthol intensity of Green HEETS is moderate and falls between the intensity levels of Blue HEETS and Turquoise HEETS flavours.
HEETS Sienna Caps
Menthol Range - Regular flavour
Sienna Caps HEETS, in white, green and blue packaging, contain the woody Sienna toasted Tobacco and Tea blend, with a Menthol and Mint-flavoured capsule inside each filter. Squeeze the capsule to change from Tobacco and deliver a cooling Menthol sensation with zesty notes of Mint.
HEETS Blue
Menthol Range - Bold flavour
Blue HEETS, in white and dark blue packaging, contain an intense Peppermint blend of mellow Tobacco, a deep menthol cooling effect, and Peppermint aroma notes. This blend offers the classic Tobacco flavour with an added twist of bold Menthol and Peppermint, ideal for Menthol Tobacco lovers and the strongest of all Menthol HEETS flavours.
HEETS Mauve Wave
Aromatic Range - Regular flavour
Mauve Wave HEETS, in white and lilac packaging, contain an aromatic blend of fresh Tobacco, crisp Menthol and dark Forest Fruits and Berries.
A refreshing and unique Berry aroma compliments the smooth and smoky Tobacco notes.
The Top 5 Best-Selling IQOS HEETS Flavours
These are the most popular IQOS HEETS flavours based on sales data:
- HEETS Mauve
- HEETS Sienna
- HEETS Blue
- HEETS Russet
- HEETS Amber
How many TEREA flavours are there?
The current IQOS TEREA product range has 9 flavour options in the range. Again, this range has been broken down into 3 smaller groupings - The Classic Range, based around natural Tobacco flavour bends; the Menthol range, with Mint or Menthol added; and the Aromatic Range, with fruit flavours added. However, there is no Sienna Caps option, although this is expected in 2024.
Do HEETS and TEREA taste the same?
For continuity, all flavours in the original HEETS range have been carried across to the newer TEREA range. So, for example, if Amber HEETS are your go-to choice, you will enjoy the same taste from Amber TEREA sticks when upgrading to an Iluma device.
What are the IQOS TEREA Flavours?
Here's a detailed list of the IQOS TEREA flavours, their flavour grouping, intensity, and taste descriptions.
TEREA Yellow
Classic blend - Mild flavour
Yellow TEREA, in golden yellow packaging, contains a mellow and lightly toasted Tobacco blend with a zesty aroma. Yellow is one of the more popular, milder Tobacco flavour choices in the range with quite a light intensity.
TEREA Amber
Classic blend - Mild flavour
Amber TEREA, in golden orange packaging, contain a tobacco blend with a balanced, mellow, and smooth taste. The unique flavour profile is characterised by well-rounded notes of roasted Tobacco, complemented by a light, woody, nutty aroma.
TEREA Teak
Classic blend - Regular flavour
Teak TEREA, in light-brown coloured packaging, contain a mellow Tobacco blend of rounded, earthy Tobacco with soft notes of Cream and fragrant Nutty aromas.
TEREA Sienna
Classic blend - Regular flavour
Sienna TEREA, in white and red packaging, contain a smooth, toasted Tobacco blend with light Tea notes and a woody aroma, similar in taste to a mid-strength regular cigarette.
TEREA Russet
Classic blend - Bold flavour
Russet TEREA, in rich purple packaging, contain a bold, rich, full-bodied, robust Tobacco blend with strong, Malty aromas. A woody aroma adds depth to this robustly flavoured Tobacco stick, the strongest of all Tobacco TEREA flavours.
TEREA Turquoise
Nuance Blend - Mild flavour
Turquoise TEREA, in vibrant turquoise packaging, contain a gently toasted Tobacco blend, refreshing Menthol coolness, and aromatic Minty undertones. The result is a smooth Menthol Tobacco taste that is delicate, zesty and bright, similar to a traditional Menthol cigarette.
TEREA Green
Menthol Blend - Regular flavour
Green TEREA, in bright green packaging, contain a crisp Menthol Tobacco blend of lightly toasted Tobacco balanced with a refreshing and cooling Menthol and a fresh, zesty Mint aroma.
TEREA Blue
Menthol Blend - Bold flavour
Blue TEREA, in rich dark blue packaging, contain an intense Peppermint blend of mellow Tobacco, a deep menthol cooling effect, and Peppermint aroma notes. This flavour offers the classic Tobacco flavour with a bold taste of Menthol and Peppermint, ideal for Menthol Tobacco lovers and the strongest of all Menthol TEREA flavours.
TEREA Mauve Wave
Aromatic blend - Regular flavour
Mauve Wave TEREA, in purple-to-green gradient packaging, contain an aromatic blend of fresh Tobacco, crisp Menthol and dark Forest Fruits and Berries. With medium intensity, a refreshing and unique Berry aroma compliments the smooth and smoky Tobacco notes.
The Top 5 Best-Selling IQOS ILUMA TEREA Flavours
These are the most popular IQOS TEREA flavours based on sales data:
- TEREA Blue
- TEREA Amber
- TEREA Green
- TEREA Teak
- TEREA Sienna
How does the flavour of Heated Tobacco sticks compare to a cigarette?
The taste of Heated Tobacco sticks is slightly different from that of a cigarette because the Tobacco is heated rather than burnt. However, Heated Tobacco still provides the authentic tobacco taste, nicotine hit and satisfaction that adult smokers expect.
An advantage of both HEETS and TEREA sticks over traditional cigarettes is that the Tobacco can be infused with aromatic and fruity flavours to provide a unique twist on a classic flavour. You can enjoy the introduction of Menthol, Forest Berries and Citrus flavours to the Tobacco.
Need more information?
For general information about heated tobacco, please see our Heated Tobacco Guide.