Alright, so I’ve been messing around with these Zyn pouches lately, trying to figure out how long to keep them in. I’ve heard all sorts of things, like keep it in for 15 minutes, or some people say an hour. So I thought, why not just try it out myself and see what happens?
I started by just popping one in, not really timing it, just going by feel. I got this minty flavor, which was pretty strong at first, and I could definitely feel the nicotine buzz kicking in after a few minutes. That first time, I think I pulled it out after maybe 20 minutes or so. The flavor was starting to fade, and the buzz was mellowing out, so it felt like the right time.
- Day 1: Kept it in for about 20 minutes. Felt a good buzz. Flavor was pretty much gone by the end.
Then, I decided to actually time it. The next day, I put one in and set a timer. I was aiming for that 30-45 minute range that most people talk about. I noticed that the flavor lasted a bit longer this time, and the nicotine release felt pretty consistent throughout.
- Day 2: Timed it for 30 minutes. Flavor was still noticeable, but weaker. The nicotine release felt steady.
I did this for a few more days, experimenting with different times. At 45 minutes, I found that it still had a little bit of flavor left, but it was definitely on its way out. The nicotine was still releasing, but it wasn’t as strong as before. I even tried pushing it to a full hour once, just to see. By that point, the pouch was pretty much spent. The flavor was barely there, and the nicotine release was minimal.
- Day 3: Tried 45 minutes. Flavor was very faint. Nicotine was still there, but weaker.
- Day 4: Went for the full hour. Pouch was basically done. Very little flavor or nicotine left.
My Conclusion
After all this, I’d say that 30-45 minutes is the sweet spot for me. It gives you a good balance of flavor and nicotine release, without feeling like you’re overdoing it. Of course, everyone’s different, so you might find that a shorter or longer time works better for you. Just play around with it and see what feels right. One thing I did notice, is I would use a few of these pouches throughout the day and get my fix. Usually, I would go through 4 pouches a day. There are 20 in a can, so that was enough for me. I even put my used pouches in the lid of the tin. That was convenient! Also, this may be a given, but don’t swallow these things. I made sure not to do that, not even once!
I also read that the amount of time ZYN stays in your body is about 3 days. I didn’t test that out, though. Just thought it might be worth noting. Anyways, hope this helps some of you guys out there who are curious about this stuff. Just remember to be responsible and listen to your body!
