Caffeine Pouches vs Nicotine Pouches

• Caffeine is associated with energy, while nicotine is associated with focus.
• Nicotine pouches offer more developed flavour ranges than caffeine pouches.
• Both formats come in single pans and multipacks, with bulk buy deals.
• Caffeine pouches are practical for users who prefer caffeine without a beverage.
• Nicotine pouches are typically used by those seeking a tobacco-free nicotine format.

When choosing between caffeine pouches and nicotine pouches, it helps to understand how they differ beyond the active ingredient.

Caffeine pouches are part of Northerner’s range of nicotine-free pouches. Though both nicotine and caffeine are stimulants that interact with the central nervous system, their effects, flavour options, usage time, and even price vary.

The table below gives a quick comparison of these two categories across key factors such as ingredients, effects, flavour range, and best use cases.

When you buy nicotine pouches online, there’s often a greater variety of prices available.

For example, Northerner often has top brands for less than £1 per can with our Pick & Mix 99p snus deal.

Nicotine and caffeine pouches share flavour categories, such as fruit, tropical, mint, and different flavour blends. However, the variety of flavours differ.

Caffeine pouches are newer, so their range is more limited, while there is a broader range of unique blends when it comes to different snus flavours.

Looking for popular caffeine pouches and nicotine pouches? This section highlights the most purchased options in each category.

These are the nicotine pouches that Northerner customers return to most.

Browse the most popular caffeine pouches as purchased on Northerner UK.

Because nicotine and caffeine pouches use a different substance, they come in different strength ranges.

These are the strength ranges available for each category on Northerner:

• Caffeine pouches: 50–100 mg per pouch
• Nicotine pouches: 0–20 mg per pouch

400mg is the recommended daily caffeine intake for most adults.¹

Northerner caps nicotine pouch strength at 20 mg per pouch to promote responsible use.

Read more about our responsible retailer practices, including our age verification process.

Both caffeine and nicotine pouches look similar, but the experience differs in format, absorption, and timing.

Here’s a side-by-side comparison:²

Both pouch types share common components like flavourings and fillers, but they have different active ingredients.

Active Ingredient: Caffeine

Other ingredients:

• Fillers (typically plant-based)
• Flavourings
• Sweeteners
• Salt
• Acidity regulators

Active Ingredient: Nicotine

Other ingredients:

• Plant-based fillers
• Flavourings
• Sweeteners (occasionally)
• pH regulators
• Moisture agents

Read more about nicotine pouch ingredients in our article What Are Nicotine Pouches Made Of?

Compare the costs of purchasing nicotine and caffeine pouches, including bulk-buy options.

The table data is based on:

• Lewa, Hicaff, and XQS caffeine pouches
• VELO, Nordic Spirit, and ZYN nicotine pouches

Both caffeine pouches and nicotine pouches are used in the same way, but they serve different purposes.

Caffeine pouches are designed to deliver caffeine without the need for a beverage and are commonly associated with alertness and reduced fatigue.

Nicotine pouches, by contrast, provide nicotine in a tobacco-free format and are associated with sensations of focus and concentration.

Both come in a selection of flavours, but nicotine pouches are a more established product with wider flavour variety.