I compared these against three other similarly priced mint flavoured options to check flavour consistency and draw smoothness. The tea fragrance comes through clearly without overpowering the cool mint hit, and each stick burns evenly with no harsh off notes. For the price point, it’s a really solid offering that outperforms many pricier alternatives, with no weird chemical aftertaste common to budget options.

Used to expect a strong, crisp menthol hit based on the packaging, but this is barely noticeable. The tea scent feels more like an aftertaste than a primary flavour. Consistency is poor compared to previous batches I've tried; sometimes it's almost unflavoured. Won't be buying again as expectations were too high for what was delivered.

First time trying these Zhongnanhai mints. The tea scent is quite strong when I take a puff, almost overpowering the tobacco taste initially. They feel slightly tighter to draw than usual for me as a new buyer, so I had to adjust my technique a bit before getting used to them.