Poschl snuff is a German dry tobacco product designed for nasal inhalation, produced by Poschl Tabak in Geisenhausen since 1902. The blend consists of finely ground Virginia and Burley leaf, moisturised with food-grade menthol and eucalyptus oils, then sieved to a 0.3 mm grain. A 5 g tin contains roughly 20 pinches; each pinch delivers 0.4 mg nicotine through the nasal mucosa within 30 seconds. The sensation is an immediate cooling burst followed by a rapid nicotine spike that fades within five minutes, making poschl snuff popular among users who want instant refreshment without a long session.
Texture is drier than Swedish snus
Moisture sits at 8 % compared with 45 % in loose snus, so poschl snuff flows like powder and does not clump under the fingernail. The dry grind prevents bacterial growth, giving an unopened tin a shelf life of 24 months at room temperature. Once opened, the menthol volatilises within seven days; many users store the tin in a sealed freezer bag to slow evaporation and keep the aroma sharp.
Nicotine uptake differs between the two formats. Nasal tissue absorbs nicotine faster than oral mucosa, so a 0.4 mg pinch of poschl snuff feels similar to a 4 mg snus pouch during the first two minutes. The total nicotine load is lower, however, because the pinch weighs only 0.25 g. Users who switch from snus to poschl snuff often double the number of pinches per hour to maintain blood levels, then revert to snus for a steady baseline when nasal irritation appears after the tenth pinch.
Flavour range spans menthol, eucalyptus, gletscherprise and double-mint. Menthol is the classic green tin, delivering a camphor-like freeze that masks tobacco bitterness. Gletscherprise adds a sweet spearmint layer, while double-mint combines peppermint and menthol crystals for an arctic blast. All variants use the same base tobacco, so the choice comes down to cooling intensity rather than leaf origin. Swedish snus, in contrast, offers tobacco-forward profiles such as bergamot, smoked oak and dried fruit, aimed at users who want the leaf taste to dominate.
Storage rules are simple. Keep poschl snuff below 20 °C and away from direct sunlight. Freezer storage is possible but unnecessary; the dry grind does not freeze solid and thawing can create condensation that clogs the sieve. Snus requires refrigeration once opened, yet poschl snuff tolerates desk drawers, glove boxes or motorbike panniers without quality loss, a trait valued by truck drivers who need a quick pinch at border checkpoints.
Shipping differs between the two categories
Poschl snuff is classed as smoking tobacco within the EU, so excise duty applies and retailers need a local licence. Transit times stretch to 5–7 days because parcels must pass tax stamping in the destination country. Snus, being pasteurised oral tobacco, ships from Sweden to most EU states in 24–48 hours under the free-movement principle. Buyers who want both products often receive snus first and poschl snuff later, leading to split deliveries and double shipping fees.
Environmental footprint is smaller for poschl snuff. Dry weight per dose is 0.25 g versus 1 g for a typical snus portion, cutting packaging mass by 75 %. The metal tin is reusable; many cyclists fill empty poschl snuff boxes with chain oil or spare change. Snus cans are recyclable, yet the higher moisture content increases transport weight and fuel use per dose.
Whether you need a rapid menthol jolt during a short break or a steady nicotine curve under the lip, understanding poschl snuff alongside modern snus lets you match format to moment. Keep a tin of poschl snuff in the glove box for instant refreshment, and store a roll of snus in the fridge for long-lasting satisfaction.