Xun Xiang - MLU

• Name: Xun Xiang - MLU
• Category: Traditional Aromatic Snuff - A rich, bittersweet cocoa blend
• Grind: Medium
• Moisture: Medium
• Nicotine: Medium
• Intensity: Full-bodied - Deep chocolate warmth without menthol

Initial Impression

Unlike its mentholated siblings, MLU opens with pure cocoa richness—no cooling, just the immediate, enveloping warmth of dark chocolate. The effect is comforting and grounding from the first pinch.

Mid-Stage Transition

The chocolate character develops complexity, revealing bittersweet notes reminiscent of high-cacao confectionery. An earthy undertone emerges, adding dimension and preventing the sweetness from becoming one-dimensional.

Base Notes

Here the tobacco asserts itself more prominently than in the fruit-forward blends. The natural leaf character interweaves with the cocoa, creating a satisfying depth that rewards slow appreciation.

Finish

MLU concludes with a long, warming fade—the chocolate and tobacco notes persisting together in harmony. This is a contemplative snuff, best suited to moments of quiet reflection. The absence of menthol makes it unique in the Xun Xiang range.

MLU - The Contemplative Cocoa

MLU stands apart from its siblings—the only blend in the Xun Xiang range to forgo menthol entirely. This was a deliberate choice: rich cocoa and dark chocolate demand warmth, not cooling. The bittersweet profile unfolds slowly, revealing earthy depth and complexity that rewards unhurried appreciation. This is a snuff for moments of quiet reflection.

Produced using Xun Xiang's traditional aromatic methods rooted in classical Chinese incense techniques (Xiang Dao), MLU represents the more contemplative side of their craft. The tobacco, matured in ancient cellar-storage conditions, asserts itself more prominently here, interweaving with the cocoa to create genuine depth. For those who prefer substance over sweetness, MLU offers a full-bodied experience that lingers long after the pinch is complete.