Sesh+ ranks #7 on Pouchrated (6.5/10). It is an independent Austin-based brand with a patented gum-based pouch, 6 flavors and 4 to 8 mg strengths at $4.99 for 20 pouches. Its PMTA reached FDA's scientific review stage in March 2026, but it has no marketing order, and its small range keeps it below the bigger brands.
21+ only. WARNING: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. Sesh+ is not FDA-approved to help anyone quit smoking.
This review is based on Sesh's website and press releases, retailer listings and FDA records as of September 25, 2026. We did not buy or use Sesh+ products.
Sesh+ at a glance
Sesh+ is made by Sesh Products US Inc. in Austin, Texas. On Nicokick, the brand says Sesh+ is "designed with Swedish expertise," "made in the US with globally sourced ingredients," and "not owned by Big Tobacco." Its website uses the line "Designed in Sweden. Made in America."
Sesh's selling point is the pouch itself. The brand describes:
- "Moisture-enhanced pouches with MCT oil"
- "A chewable gum-based material for extra nicotine release whenever you decide"
- A patent on the pouch technology, according to its March 2026 press release
Cans hold 20 slim, soft pouches.
A note on the chewable design: Nicokick's ZYN guide tells users to let the pouch sit "without chewing, sucking, or swallowing it." Sesh's product is designed differently, so follow the directions on the Sesh+ can.
Strengths
Sesh+ comes in 4, 6 and 8 mg. Three strengths is the narrowest range in our ranking (tied with Lucy), which earns a 7/10 on strength range. There is no 2 or 3 mg option for adults who want a very low dose, and no 9 mg or higher. For lower strengths, see our beginner picks. For higher ones, see strongest nicotine pouches.
Flavors
Sesh's official site lists 6 flavors:
- Mint
- Wintergreen
- Clear (unflavored)
- Mango
- Raspberry Lemon
- Cappuccino
Nicokick carried five of them (all but Clear) in 6 mg when we checked. Six flavors is the smallest list in our ranking, tied with Lucy, for a 6/10 on flavor range.
Price and value
| Item | Price | Pouches | Per pouch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sesh+, 1 can at Nicokick | $4.99 | 20 | ~$0.25 |
| Sesh+ 5-pack, official site | $29.95 | 100 | ~$0.30 |
| Refill bags, official site | varies | varies | ~$0.25 (per Sesh) |
At Nicokick, Sesh+ costs about the same per pouch as VELO Plus, and it scores 8/10 on value. Buying a 5-pack direct costs more per pouch. Sesh's site says its refill bags bring the price to about $0.25 per pouch.
FDA status
Sesh+ is not on FDA's authorized pouch list as of August 21, 2026. On March 23, 2026, the company announced that its bundled PMTA covering 64 products had cleared FDA's filing review and advanced to substantive scientific review. In the company's words, clearing filing review "is a meaningful step in a rigorous regulatory process." It is not an authorization.
Sesh was not part of FDA's 2025 pouch pilot program, so we score it 5/10 on regulatory standing. It is sold while its application is pending.
Sesh+ vs ZYN
- Sesh+ wins on: independence from large tobacco companies, 20 pouches per can vs ZYN's 15, and a distinctive gum-based pouch.
- ZYN wins on: FDA authorization and a modified risk order, a far wider strength range (1.5 to 11 mg), and more flavors.
Full breakdown: Sesh+ vs ZYN. See also ZYN alternatives.
Where to buy Sesh+
Sesh+ is listed at Nicokick, our recommended retailer, and Sesh sells direct on its own site. Sesh's site also links to a brand affiliate program. See where to buy nicotine pouches online.
How to use Sesh+
Place a pouch between your upper lip and gum. Because Sesh designs its pouch to be chewed for extra release, check the directions on the can. For general guidance, see how to use nicotine pouches.
How Sesh+ scores
| Criterion | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Flavor range | 6 | 6 flavors (5-6 scores 6) |
| Strength range | 7 | 3 levels: 4, 6, 8 mg |
| Value | 8 | $4.99 ÷ 20 pouches ≈ $0.25 at Nicokick |
| Regulatory standing | 5 | PMTA in scientific review, outside FDA's pilot program |
| Overall | 6.5 | Average of the four, rounded |
The full rubric is on the about page. If Sesh+ receives a marketing order, its regulatory score would rise to 9 or 10, which would lift it to roughly 7.5 to 7.8 and near the middle of our ranking.
Who Sesh+ suits, and who should skip it
- Consider Sesh+ if you're an adult nicotine user who wants an independent brand, a pouch designed around a gum base, or 20 pouches per can in the 4 to 8 mg range.
- Skip Sesh+ if you want FDA-authorized products (ZYN, on!), a very low or very high strength, or a wide flavor list (ALP, Rogue).
What we couldn't verify
- The terms of Sesh's affiliate program (commission, cookie length). The site links to a sign-up page, but we didn't find public terms.
- Which of Sesh's 64 PMTA products match the flavors and strengths on sale today.
- Any timeline for an FDA decision.
Verdict
Sesh+ makes sense if you specifically want an independent brand or its gum-based pouch. Its PMTA progress is real but unfinished. On range and regulatory standing, it trails ZYN, on! and the other big brands, which is why it ranks #7. See the full ranking.
Last updated September 25, 2026.
