Guide
TEREA varieties: an overview of flavour and strength
Eliane Weber · iVape editorial team, products & e-liquids focus
September 16, 2026 · 6 min read
TEREA is available in many varieties, from classic tobacco to menthol with a click-on capsule. The two most important questions are: Do you want menthol or not? And how strong do you want the tobacco to be? This overview lists all the varieties available as individual sticks at iVape.
The flavour descriptions are provided by IQOS and specialist retailers. IQOS rates the intensity on a scale of 1 to 5, where this information is published.
TEREA without menthol: the tobacco varieties
These four varieties taste of tobacco, without any cooling sensation. They differ mainly in their roast and accompanying notes.
| Variety | Flavour | Intensity |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | mild tobacco with a fresh citrus note | 3 out of 5 |
| Amber | roasted tobacco, nutty, slightly woody | 3 out of 5 |
| Sienna | roasted tobacco with notes of tea and wood | 4 out of 5 |
| Bronze | full-bodied, mocha and dried fruit | strong |
TEREA Amber is the classic choice. Those switching from cigarettes and looking for a well-rounded tobacco flavour often start here. TEREA Yellow is lighter and has a hint of citrus. Sienna is stronger and reminiscent of tea. Bronze is the darkest variety in the range.
TEREA with menthol: Blue and Turquoise
If you like a cooling sensation, go for Blue or Turquoise. Both combine tobacco with menthol, but each has its own distinct character.
| Variety | Flavour | Intensity |
|---|---|---|
| Turquoise | lightly roasted tobacco, fresh note, crisp menthol coolness | 2 out of 5 |
| Blue | mild tobacco, peppermint, deep menthol coolness | 3 out of 5 |
TEREA Turquoise is the most sought-after TEREA variety in Switzerland and is one of the mildest. TEREA Blue has a more pronounced peppermint flavour and a stronger cooling sensation.
Pearl varieties: menthol at the click of a button
Pearl varieties have a small capsule in the filter. You start with tobacco. When you press the capsule, a fresh menthol flavour is released. This way, you decide for yourself when you want the cooling sensation.
| Variety | Base flavour | After pressing |
|---|---|---|
| Abora Pearl | roasted tobacco, malty | green apple and menthol |
| Twilight Pearl | full-bodied, roasted tobacco | wild berries and menthol |
| Amelia Pearl | balanced tobacco, spicy herbal notes | cool watermelon |
Wave varieties: menthol with berries
The Wave varieties do not have a capsule. Menthol and fruity notes are present right from the start.
- Mauve Wave: refreshing menthol with mild forest fruits, medium intensity.
- Ruby Wave: delicate tobacco with fresh mint, red berries and a floral note. Lighter than Mauve Wave.
Which TEREA flavour suits you?
- You want pure tobacco: Amber; for a stronger flavour, try Sienna or Bronze.
- You want something light: Yellow without menthol, Turquoise with menthol.
- You want plenty of coolness: Blue.
- You want to decide for yourself: a Pearl variety.
- You like fruit: Mauve Wave or Ruby Wave.
All varieties are available from iVape as a pack containing 10 boxes of 20 sticks each in the IQOS ILUMA and TEREA Model Hub. They are only compatible with IQOS ILUMA devices. To find out which device is compatible, read the guide IQOS ILUMA i or i ONE. You can find the basics of ‘Heat not Burn’ in the guide IQOS and TEREA in Switzerland.
TEREA contains tobacco and nicotine. Nicotine is highly addictive. Sold only to adults aged 18 and over.
Frequently asked questions
- Which TEREA variety is the mildest?
- According to IQOS, Turquoise, with an intensity rating of 2 out of 5, is one of the mildest varieties, containing menthol. Without menthol, Yellow and Amber, with an intensity rating of 3 out of 5, are considered mild to balanced.
- Which TEREA variety is the strongest?
- Among the varieties available from iVape, Bronze is considered the strongest. Retailers describe it as full-bodied with notes of mocha and dried fruit. According to IQOS, Sienna has an intensity rating of 4 out of 5.
- What does ‘Pearl’ mean at TEREA?
- Pearl varieties have a capsule in the filter. When you press it, an extra flavour is released, for example, green apple in Abora Pearl or wild berry in Twilight Pearl, each with menthol.
- Which TEREA varieties contain menthol?
- Blue and Turquoise contain menthol, as do the Wave varieties Ruby Wave and Mauve Wave. In the Pearl varieties, the cooling sensation comes from the capsule.
- Do all TEREA varieties fit in every IQOS device?
- All TEREA varieties are compatible with all IQOS ILUMA devices. They are not compatible with older IQOS devices that use a blade.
