TEREA Strength Guide: From Lightest to Strongest
Every TEREA flavor ranked by the official IQOS intensity scale, the strongest and lightest TEREA, and the best picks for beginners.
In this guide
“Which TEREA is the strongest?” and “Which TEREA is best for a beginner?” are two of the questions we hear most. IQOS rates the taste intensity of each TEREA flavor itself, so this guide uses only those official numbers: no guesses, no made-up scores. Use it to find a flavor that matches how strong you like your tobacco.
Two official scales: IQOS rates the international TEREA range from 1 to 10, and IQOS Japan rates the Japanese range from 1 to 5 (for taste strength and, separately, for menthol feel). The two scales are not the same, so compare flavors within one table, not across both.
TEREA strength chart (international range, 1–10)
The versions from Indonesia, Italy, Switzerland and Central Asia. Flavors without an official intensity number are not listed.
| Flavor | Intensity | Type | Our versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEREA Silver | 4/10 | Tobacco | Switzerland, Italy, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan |
| TEREA Turquoise | 4/10 | Menthol | Switzerland, Italy, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan |
| TEREA Green | 5/10 | Menthol | Indonesia |
| TEREA Yellow | 5/10 | Tobacco | Switzerland, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan |
| TEREA Amber | 6/10 | Tobacco | Switzerland, Italy, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan |
| TEREA Tidal Pearl | 6/10 | Pearl capsule | Tajikistan, Uzbekistan |
| TEREA Blue Wave | 7/10 | Menthol | Indonesia |
| TEREA Sienna | 7/10 | Tobacco | Italy, Indonesia, Switzerland |
| TEREA Teak | 7/10 | Tobacco | Switzerland |
| TEREA Bronze | 8/10 | Tobacco | Switzerland, Indonesia |
TEREA Japan strength chart (1–5)
IQOS Japan rates taste strength and menthol feel separately. A menthol feel of 5 is the strongest, ice-cold cooling.
| Flavor | Taste strength | Menthol feel |
|---|---|---|
| TEREA Balanced Regular | 3/5 | 0/5 |
| TEREA Warm Regular | 3/5 | 0/5 |
| TEREA Hybrid Pearl Green Fruit | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| TEREA Hybrid Pearl Smooth Mint | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| TEREA Mint | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| TEREA Menthol | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| TEREA Oasis Pearl | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| TEREA Regular | 4/5 | 0/5 |
| TEREA Ruby Regular | 4/5 | 0/5 |
| TEREA Smooth Regular | 4/5 | 0/5 |
| TEREA Fusion Menthol | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| TEREA Purple Menthol | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| TEREA Riviera Pearl | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| TEREA Sun Pearl | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| TEREA Tropical Menthol | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| TEREA Yellow Menthol | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| TEREA Black Menthol | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| TEREA Black Purple Menthol | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| TEREA Black Ruby Menthol | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| TEREA Black Sunshine Menthol | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| TEREA Black Tropical Menthol | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| TEREA Black Yellow Menthol | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| TEREA Rich Regular | 5/5 | 0/5 |
The strongest TEREA
In the international range the strongest is Bronze at 8/10, a rich, full tobacco taste. In the Japanese range Rich Regular scores the top 5/5 for taste strength. For the strongest cooling, look at the Japanese Black line: Black Menthol, Black Purple Menthol, Black Ruby Menthol, Black Sunshine Menthol, Black Tropical Menthol and Black Yellow Menthol all score 5/5 for menthol feel.
The lightest TEREA
The lightest international flavors are Silver and Turquoise at 4/10. In the Japanese range, Balanced Regular, Warm Regular, Hybrid Pearl Green Fruit, Hybrid Pearl Smooth Mint, Mint, Menthol and Oasis Pearl sit at 3/5, the lowest taste strength among the Japanese flavors we stock.
Best TEREA for beginners
If you are new to TEREA, or moving from cigarettes and want something smooth, start at the light end and move up:
- Tobacco, light: Silver (4/10) or Yellow (5/10).
- Menthol, light: Turquoise (4/10) or Green (5/10).
- Japanese, smooth: Balanced Regular or Warm Regular (3/5).
- Want variety? A Pearl capsule such as Oasis Pearl gives you two tastes in one stick.
Then compare flavors on each flavor page, or browse every TEREA we stock. Our TEREA flavor guide explains the three flavor families.
Frequently asked questions
What is the strongest TEREA?
On the official IQOS scale the strongest international TEREA is Bronze (8/10). In the Japanese range Rich Regular scores 5/5 for taste strength, and the Black menthol line has the strongest cooling (5/5).
What is the lightest TEREA?
Silver and Turquoise at 4/10 in the international range, and Balanced Regular, Warm Regular, Hybrid Pearl Green Fruit, Hybrid Pearl Smooth Mint, Mint, Menthol and Oasis Pearl at 3/5 in the Japanese range.
Which TEREA is best for beginners?
Start light: Silver or Yellow for tobacco, Turquoise or Green for menthol, or Balanced Regular from Japan. Move up once you know what you like.
Is TEREA Japan stronger than other versions?
The numbers cannot be compared directly, because IQOS Japan uses a different scale (1–5) from the international range (1–10). Many users do find the Japanese versions fuller in flavor.
For adults 18+ only. TEREA contains nicotine, which is addictive. Heated tobacco products are not risk free.
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