TEREA Mint Japan

There’s a common assumption about this stick that costs people a good purchase: that Mint is simply Menthol with the cooling turned down.

The cooling is lower, that part is true. But Mint isn’t a subtraction. Japanese users call the two Strong Mint and Light Mint, and Light Mint trades cold for aroma. There are soft vanilla notes in here, a rounder body, and a tobacco base that stays clearly identifiable instead of hiding under the freeze. It is the more aromatic of the pair, not the emptier one.

Crafted by Philip Morris International (PMI) for the SMARTCORE Induction System, heat-not-burn and smoke-free.

Menthol Goes Down, Aroma Goes Up

Menthol is straightforward and crisp. Mint is softer and richer, with the vanilla note giving it something to say beyond freshness. If you have ever found strong cooling numbing rather than refreshing, this is the version that lets you taste the session.

Japan’s Menthol Ladder

Mint sits at the bottom of the cooling scale and near the top of the aroma scale. That combination doesn’t exist anywhere else in the Japanese menthol range.

Who Should Buy It

• Users sensitive to throat cooling. The gentlest menthol option Japan produces, with no sharpness at any point in the session.
• Anyone who likes menthol but not what it hides. With the cold dialled back, the tobacco base and the vanilla note both come through properly.
• All-day smokers. Low intensity plus real aroma is the combination that survives repetition best.
• Evening users. The rounder, slightly sweet character suits winding down better than a sharp stick does.

Choose something else if you want a serious chill. Menthol is one step up, and Black Menthol is several. Users coming from strong menthol cigarettes usually find Mint too gentle as a direct replacement.

Coming From Kazakhstan

If Turquoise is your usual, Mint will feel noticeably softer. Turquoise is sharp and clean with light tobacco underneath. Mint is gentle and aromatic with more tobacco presence. Different priorities entirely, despite both sitting in the mild category.

What’s in the Box

Each stick is sealed at both ends with the tobacco plug, filter, and cooling section pre-assembled. No ash, nothing to clean, and sticks should never be opened or taken apart.

How to Use It

1. Insert the stick into your IQOS ILUMA or Lambda holder, colored end up, without twisting.
2. Wait for the ready vibration before drawing.
3. Take slow puffs. The vanilla note is the reason to buy this stick and it only shows up when you are not rushing.
4. Bin the stick after up to 14 puffs or roughly 6 minutes.

New to the system? Read how to use TEREA sticks first.

One storage note that applies to every menthol stick but matters here: moving packs between a cold air-conditioned room and a hot car repeatedly is worse than steady warmth. The temperature swing affects the menthol compounds directly. Keep packs somewhere consistently cool, and see our storage guide for the rest.

30 Days on Mint

What to Try Next

• TEREA Menthol Japan for the same family with clean, standard cooling.
• TEREA Smooth Regular Japan if the soft, creamy side appeals and you want to drop menthol entirely.
• TEREA Bright Menthol Japan to keep the gentleness and add light green fruit.
• TEREA Silver Kazakhstan for a comparably mild, aromatic stick without cooling.

Browse the full TEREA Japan collection or the wider TEREA sticks range.

Devices That Work With It

The complete IQOS ILUMA range, including Prime, Standard, One, and the ILUMA i series, plus Lambda i8, i9, and i10.

Blade-based IQOS models are not compatible and can be damaged by TEREA sticks. See best devices for TEREA if you are still choosing.

Delivery and Payment

2-hour delivery in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Same-day across Sharjah, Ajman, Al Ain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Umm Al Quwain. Free delivery above AED 200, with cash, card, or Google Pay at checkout.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TEREA Mint just a weaker version of TEREA Menthol?

Not exactly. The cooling is softer, but Mint is also more aromatic, with subtle vanilla notes and a more noticeable tobacco base. Japanese users describe the pair as Light Mint and Strong Mint, and the difference is direction as much as strength.

How strong is the cooling?

Soft. Mint sits at the bottom of Japan’s three-step menthol ladder, below Menthol and well below Black Menthol.

Does it really have vanilla in it?

There is a subtle sweet vanilla character that shows up alongside the mint, especially on slower draws. It is what gives Mint more complexity than its cooling level would suggest.

Is it a good first menthol stick?

Yes, particularly if you are sensitive to cooling or unsure whether you want menthol at all. If you are switching directly from menthol cigarettes, Menthol is usually the better match.

How much nicotine does it contain?

Approximately 0.5 mg per stick, the same as every TEREA flavour regardless of origin or cooling strength.

Which devices does it work with?

Any IQOS ILUMA model including the ILUMA i series, plus Lambda i8, i9, and i10. Older blade-based IQOS devices will not heat TEREA sticks.