Let's kick things off with this slender beauty - the ACID Cold Infusion Tea Lancero. Measuring 6 3/4" with a 44 ring gauge, this Nicaraguan-made flavored stick comes in boxes of 24 priced around $201.72. The Connecticut Shade wrapper glows with that creamy sheen we all look for in a good morning smoke.
First Third: That signature ACID sweetness hits immediately - think honey-drenched chamomile tea with whipped vanilla cream. The draw's slightly tight but produces silvery smoke.
Middle Third: Transitions into roasted green tea leaves and almond milk. I get occasional wisps of cinnamon stick - probably from the special cold infusion process they use.
Final Third: White pepper emerges but never overpowers. The sweet tea essence maintains through the nub, though some might find the residual sugar clingy on lips.
The Nicaraguan Criollo 98 binder holds firm despite the slender format. Burn line stayed even after three touch-ups. Watch out for tar buildup past the halfway mark - common in many infused lanceros.
Matches perfectly with iced jasmine tea or prosecco. Avoid heavy spirits that would clash with its delicate profile.
