Lucy recently released a new type of nicotine pouch called Lucy Kapsel. The unique selling point is that each pouch contains a flavor bead or capsule inside. When squeezed or bitten, it releases extra flavor to re-saturate the pouch.
The Kapsel pouches have two nicotine strengths - 4 mg and 8 mg. They cost $35 for a 6-can pack and come in mango, cool cider, and spearmint flavors.
Overview of Lucy Kapsel Pouches
Like Lucy's normal nicotine pouches, the Kapsel line comes in slim portions with 15 pouches per can. The cans feature a two-part plastic lid design.
Until you break the bead by squeezing or chewing, you can feel it inside, creating a less slim pouch profile. Once broken, it moistens the pouch and feels like a normal Lucy pouch.
Lucy Kapsel Flavor Review
I tried all three Lucy Kapsel flavors. Lucy is already known for having some of the best nicotine pouch flavors, which are further enhanced by the beads.
Mango Kapsel
Upon first placing the Mango Kapsel pouch in my mouth, I get sweet mango candy notes on the inhale. As I gently bite down on the bead inside, an intense surge of sweet, tropical mango flavor floods my mouth.
The bead makes the mango flavor even more candy-like and almost cloyingly sweet initially. But after a few minutes, it balances into a robust, juicy mango taste. There are discernible mango fruit flavors rather than just candy. It lasts over 30 minutes and leaves a nice fruity aftertaste.
Cool Cider Kapsel
With the Cool Cider Kapsel, I first taste a blend of crisp apple cider and frosty peppermint. When the bead breaks open, much bolder waves of tart apple and mint crash over my palate.
The amplified cider and mint combo improves an already pleasant flavor. It starts very strong but settles after a few minutes into a nice balance of sweet cider and cooling peppermint. Easily one of the best fruit mint nicotine pouch flavors out there.
Spearmint Kapsel
Upon placing the Spearmint Kapsel, I first notice sweet, aromatic spearmint. It starts more herbal than other mint pouches. But the bead transforms it into a huge burst of sweet candy spearmint.
It settles into one of richest, most well-rounded and natural tasting spearmint flavors I've found in a pouch. Much better than most mints that taste artificial or too much like mouthwash. The sweet spearmint goodness lasts over 30 satisfying minutes.
Overall Lucy Kapsel Experience
The flavor beads in Lucy Kapsel pouches make them exciting and deliver next-level flavor compared to normal nicotine pouches. Sometimes the beads break on their own within the first few minutes though.
Also, the bead can make positioning the pouch comfortably slightly more difficult at first. But once broken, it moistens the pouch and functions like standard Lucy pouches.
While Kapsel beats standard Lucy pouches on flavor intensity, the regular versions provide longer-lasting natural flavor. So there's a trade-off to consider.
Overall, Lucy Kapsel nicotine pouches offer a flavor surge you rarely find. The uniquely strong flavors like Mango, Cider, and Spearmint make them worth trying, especially if you prioritize standout tastes.
