Boulder Dandelion Pod System Review

Appearance:

This time, we received the Boulder Dandelion pod system in a limited edition charm red color. The biggest highlight is the use of Boulder’s self-developed sea salt nicotine technology, which the official explanation compares to a slow-cooked bone broth, contrasting with the tasteless calcium tablets of regular nicotine salts. The feature lies in ensuring a smooth experience while enhancing flavor complexity, which I will describe in detail in my actual experience below.

The packaging of the kit follows the classic top and bottom structure, with the front printed with the phrase "A lion doesn’t concern himself with the opinions of a sheep," a quote from American professional football player Richard Sherman, which translates to "A lion never cares about the advice of a sheep." The vape pen is made of aluminum alloy, with the back of the body featuring the co-branded "Supreme" logo.

The design of the pod is quite interesting, featuring a "pig tail" silicone pull string that covers the oil inlet with a silicone seal. When in use, you pull the string to expose the oil inlet, allowing it to contact the e-liquid for optimal saturation. This design minimizes leakage during transport and ensures a good vaping experience. 【Single rating: 9/10】

Flavor restoration and throat hit:

The limited edition kit comes with four pods, two each of green bean smoothie and watermelon ice flavors. The pod has a capacity of 2ml, and the heating material is ceramic with a resistance of 1.2 ohms.

Black Gold Roasted Tobacco: Nicotine content 3%, strong throat hit. The initial taste is of roasted tobacco, mixed with a hint of roasted nut aroma, without any unpleasant tar taste, providing a very pure tobacco aroma. Personally, I do not favor tobacco flavors in e-cigarettes, but among all the tobacco flavors I have reviewed, Boulder Dandelion's Black Gold Roasted Tobacco definitely ranks in the top three for an excellent vaping experience. 【Flavor rating: 9/10

Old Ice Pop: Nicotine content 3%, moderate throat hit. A clear old ice pop flavor, with banana mixed with a slight milk flavor, moderate sweetness, and a slightly higher cooling sensation, suitable for a refreshing summer experience. 【Flavor rating: 8.5/10

White Peach Oolong: Nicotine content 3%, moderate throat hit. The first puff is filled with the sweet aroma of peach juice, very fresh and natural, with moderate sweetness. The tea flavor is relatively light, leaning more towards oolong tea. 【Flavor rating: 8.5/10

Refreshing Cola: Nicotine content 3%, moderate throat hit. The carbonation is well done, but the balance of the carbonated flavor is insufficient, with a flavor profile similar to Swiss fruit juice gummies. The sweetness is a bit low, and the cooling sensation is comfortable. However, the continuity of the flavor decreases with continuous puffs, making it less satisfying. 【span class="bjh-strong">Flavor rating: 8/10

Icy Mint: Nicotine content 3%, moderate throat hit. A relatively pure mint leaf herbal aroma, with a high cooling sensation concentrated in the throat, providing a comfortable inhalation experience without being overly stimulating. It’s a good choice for adjusting flavors. 【span class="bjh-strong">Flavor rating: 8/10

Chilled Grape: Nicotine content 3%, moderate throat hit. The aroma of grape skin, paired with a hint of grape seed, has a subtle tannin flavor. This grape flavor is quite different from common grape juice products, and preferences will vary. 【span class="bjh-strong">Flavor rating: 8/10

Green Bean Smoothie: Nicotine content 3%, moderate throat hit. This flavor is a clear representation of green bean dessert, with an excellent texture and relatively low sweetness. Personally, I have grown tired of green bean flavors in e-cigarettes, but this flavor still attracts many consumers in mainland China, making it suitable for those who enjoy green bean ice without excessive sweetness. 【span class="bjh-strong">Flavor rating: 8/10

Blueberry Burst: Nicotine content 3%, moderate throat hit. This flavor leans towards the aftertaste of eating blueberries, with low sweetness and moderate cooling. It resembles the taste of a cigarette filter with burst beads before lighting, and does not focus solely on replicating blueberry fruit. The positioning of this blueberry burst flavor is very precise. 【span class="bjh-strong">Flavor rating: 8/10

Fresh Lychee: Nicotine content 3%, moderate throat hit. The aroma of lychee fruit skin is quite natural. The biggest drawback is the sweetness; lychee requires a high sweetness to be satisfying, and the lack of sweetness makes the flavor feel hollow, which is disappointing. 【span class="bjh-strong">Flavor rating: 6/10

Watermelon Ice: Nicotine content 3%, moderate throat hit. The initial taste is a faint aroma of watermelon skin, gradually transitioning to the common bubblegum style of watermelon. The sweetness is too low, and the watermelon flavor is barely noticeable, making it difficult to be satisfied with this flavor. 【span class="bjh-strong">Flavor rating: 6/10

Leakage:

During transport, a total of six pods were found to have leaked without being opened. After communicating with the brand, it was learned that subsequent batches of pods have improved this issue. 【Single rating: 7.5/10

Condensate:

The correct inhalation posture is very important; do not inhale while lying down, sideways, or upside down, as this is common sense for using pod systems. I have not encountered any condensate while inhaling. 【Single rating: 10/10

Oil Explosion:

No oil explosion phenomenon. 【Single rating: 10/10

Burnt Coil:

No issues encountered with burnt coils during normal frequency use. 【Single rating: 10/10

Battery Life:

The battery capacity is 350mAh, using a Type-C charging interface. 【Single rating: 8/10

Overall Evaluation:

The pig tail pull string design of the pod is quite innovative. In terms of flavor, some flavored options have low sweetness, which can lead to a hollow experience with continuous puffs. The characteristic of the e-liquid is still the sea salt nicotine technology. Overall, whether in flavored options or tobacco and mint flavors, the satisfaction level is higher than that of other brands' traditional 3% nicotine salt performance, providing a high level of satisfaction that can quickly relieve cravings, while being smooth and not harsh on the throat, without any nicotine irritation. It is suitable for specific consumer needs. 【Overall rating: 8/10