Received these today in the mail and trying them now - I have always been a big fan of Starbuzz products and these don't disappoint - After letting the coals sit on top for a good 3 minutes and a few pulls it hits just as good as tabacco does - But as with the tabacco it doesn't give you the buzz from the nicotine that most people like - If you want good flavor with out the headache els and buzz go for these - Will definitely buy more in the near future - Side not I am using a phunnel bowl with fantasia airflow coco coals -