Experience Domestic HNB Heated Tobacco: LAMI Zero+ Reactivates Your Dormant IQOS

Those reading this article have probably heard of IQOS to some extent, but due to domestic regulatory restrictions, the IQOS series products are essentially in a gray area in the country. The devices and tobacco sticks were previously brought in by countless individuals through personal purchases, with limited quantities and significant purchasing restrictions, making them quite expensive for many wage earners. Additionally, the delicacy of IQOS has deterred many who want to experience heated tobacco products.

At this moment, let’s briefly talk about LAMI Zero, a domestic heated tobacco product that has emerged amidst a strong supply-demand contradiction.

The developer is the leading domestic tobacco laboratory, "Shennong Tobacco Science."

1. Let’s discuss the tobacco sticks:

The packaging of LAMI Zero is the same as that of cigarettes, with 20×10 boxes = 200 sticks, each box containing 10 sticks in a small pack, sealed with moisture-proof tape. The outer packaging has three labels indicating the original flavor, nicotine content, and coolness level.

515 represents a rich tobacco flavor with a 5-star rating, 1-star coolness, and 5-star nicotine concentration.

515 is favored by many seasoned smokers for its strong flavor and low coolness, making it closer to the taste of traditional cigarettes.

LAMI Zero tobacco sticks are herbal products containing nicotine but no tobacco components, made entirely of pure plant particles. It is the only legally circulating heated tobacco product in the country.

313 light original flavor, 333 light mint, and 353 ice mint are all standard tobacco flavors:

The taste is similar to a blended cigarette but very mild; those accustomed to smoking traditional or vapor cigarettes may find it harsh at first and will need an adaptation period.

For the two special 0-nicotine coffee flavors:

One is original coffee flavor, and the other is iced coffee, both favorites among coffee lovers.

Smoking experience: Overall: The draw resistance is relatively high, and the vapor production is moderate; even at the maximum setting, it does not provide a cloud-chasing experience. The initial experience requires an adaptation period. The taste is smooth, and there is not much dryness after smoking, which is better than traditional cigarettes and vapor cigarettes. The coffee flavor is extremely rich, like stepping into Starbucks.

2. LAMI's device:

Device price: 238 RMB each.

Device price: 238 RMB each.

Device description:

The heating method uses an aluminum alloy heating needle, which does not have the fragility issues of the heating plates found in IQOS devices.

The heating needle is thick enough; it is unlikely to break under normal use...

The size and weight of the device are similar to that of small vapor pens, with an aluminum alloy body, a battery capacity of 900 mAh, and a Type-C interface that does not support fast charging, requiring about 40 minutes to fully charge at 5V0.8A.

In the off state, pressing the power button three times can adjust the power, affecting vapor production, with three levels of adjustment.

In the off state, pressing the power button five times activates the cleaning mode, which burns off carbon buildup and residual e-liquid on the heating needle.

Long press to turn on/off; all three lights will illuminate, and the device will vibrate before you can start smoking. After 10 puffs or overheating, it will automatically shut down.

In practice, one tobacco stick can be smoked for about 10-15 puffs, and the residual heat after automatic shutdown can support 2-3 puffs.

One charge can continuously support about 20 tobacco sticks without needing to recharge midway, avoiding awkward situations.

As a new product, heated tobacco has also entered the national spotlight, with many provincial tobacco companies beginning to layout heated tobacco products, but large-scale market entrants are still few. In this situation, LAMI Zero is a good choice, whether as an affordable alternative to IQOS or as an introductory product for heated tobacco.

IQOS e-cigarettes (heated tobacco sticks) contain characteristic tobacco components and are classified as tobacco monopoly products. According to Article 23 of the Implementation Regulations of the Tobacco Monopoly Law, enterprises or individuals obtaining a retail license for tobacco monopoly must purchase from local tobacco monopoly wholesale enterprises and accept supervision and management from the issuing authority of the tobacco monopoly license. Selling IQOS domestically is illegal.

Facing a market worth hundreds of billions, heated tobacco has also entered the sights of various local tobacco companies, with many provinces beginning to layout heated tobacco products, but large-scale market entrants are still few. In this situation, LAMI Zero is a good choice, whether as an affordable alternative to IQOS or as an introductory product for heated tobacco.