ESSE Change: how the capsule works
Quick answer: An ESSE Change cigarette has a small flavoured capsule in the filter. Squeeze the filter before or during smoking and it releases the flavour (mint, apple-mint, wine and others). Leave it alone and the cigarette smokes as a regular menthol or light.
How to activate
Pinch the filter firmly between thumb and forefinger until you feel the capsule pop. It takes more pressure than people expect the first time. Do it before lighting for the full effect, or halfway through for a flavour change mid-cigarette.
The mistake people make
Squeezing too early and then storing the pack. Once crushed, the flavour volatilises and the rest of the pack can taste flat within days. Only crush the cigarette you are about to smoke.
Which variants exist
ESSE Change comes in several pairs — mint/ice, apple-mint, wine. The first flavour in the name is usually the base tobacco, the second is the capsule.
Buying by the carton
Capsule cigarettes are polarising: people either love them or find them too sweet. Buy one carton to test, not five. A carton is 200 cigarettes — a long commitment to a flavour you have not tried.
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Frequently asked
How do I pop an ESSE Change capsule?
Pinch the filter firmly until it clicks, then smoke as normal.
Should I crush the capsule before storing?
No — only crush the cigarette you are about to smoke, or the rest of the pack loses flavour.
Is ESSE Change menthol?
The Change line uses flavoured capsules; some variants are menthol-based, others are fruit or wine flavoured.