Al Fakher 30K Hypermax Vape Kit – Gum Mint

Gum Mint sounds simple on paper, bubblegum plus mint, but getting that pairing right is harder than it looks. Too much gum and it turns sickly, too much mint and the bubblegum disappears entirely. Al Fakher's take on it, built into the 30K Hypermax refillable kit, keeps both sides in play throughout a session rather than letting one flavour win, which is exactly what makes it worth talking about rather than just another mint variant.

The first few pulls: bubblegum leads

Open the kit up and the very first draws lean towards the bubblegum side, sweet, slightly synthetic in the way proper bubblegum flavour always is, with that unmistakable pink chewing gum character rather than anything fruity trying to pass as gum. It's a nostalgic note, closer to penny sweets than anything overly refined, and it lands soft rather than sharp, giving the mint room to arrive a beat later rather than crashing in at the same time.

Mid-vape: the mint takes over

As the session settles, the mint steps forward and starts doing more of the work. It's a cool, clean mint rather than an icy menthol blast, so it never fights the bubblegum for attention, it just wraps around it. This is the stage where the flavour feels most balanced, gum sweetness underneath, mint freshness on top, each pull landing somewhere between a stick of chewing gum and a mint straight from the packet. Because a refillable kit lets you control coil resistance and airflow, this is also where personal setup starts to matter, a slightly airier draw tends to let the mint breathe more, while a tighter draw keeps the gum note more concentrated.

Exhale and aftertaste

The exhale carries mostly mint, with the bubblegum reduced to a faint sweetness sitting underneath rather than competing for space. It's a genuinely cooling finish without being harsh, and unlike menthol heavy flavours it doesn't numb the palate or linger uncomfortably. The aftertaste fades within a minute or two, clean enough that it doesn't overwhelm whatever you vape next, which matters more on a refillable kit where you might be switching between e liquids more often than pod users typically do.

Who this flavour suits, and when to vape it

Gum Mint works best for vapers who want a mint flavour that doesn't feel purely medicinal or one dimensional, and for anyone who misses proper bubblegum flavours from other parts of their life without wanting a straight up candy vape. It's a strong all day option precisely because the mint keeps it from feeling too sweet or heavy over a long session, so it holds up from morning through evening better than a pure dessert or fruit flavour would.

It also suits vapers who like to fine tune their kit, since a refillable device means you can adjust coil type and wattage to push the balance more towards gum or more towards mint depending on your mood that day.

How it compares to other mint and gum flavours

Straight menthol vapes are colder and sharper, built purely around that icy hit with nothing sweet to soften it, while straight bubblegum flavours can feel one note and slightly cloying without something to cut through the sugar. Gum Mint sits between the two, and next to other dual flavour combinations, it keeps the two elements more distinct rather than blending them into a vague generic sweetness. Compared with fruit and mint combinations, which are common elsewhere in the market, this pairing feels more playful and less like a health conscious compromise, it reads as a treat first and a fresh finish second.

Rotating and pairing to keep it interesting

Because this flavour already balances sweet and cool within itself, it's less prone to palate fatigue than a single note flavour, but it still benefits from occasional variation. Swapping in a fruitier e liquid every few days keeps the bubblegum note tasting vivid rather than routine, and a stronger standalone menthol works well as an occasional reset if you find the mint side of Gum Mint starting to feel too familiar.

• Try a fruity e liquid alongside it to give the bubblegum note something to contrast against
• Use a stronger menthol occasionally to reset your sense of how cool this flavour actually is
• Experiment with coil and airflow settings since a refillable kit gives you more control over the gum to mint balance than a sealed pod would

Getting the truest taste from the kit

Because this is a refillable pod kit rather than a sealed prefilled system, flavour accuracy depends partly on keeping the coil properly primed before your first vape and topping the tank up before it runs dry, since a dry hit will scorch the mint into something bitter fast. A fresh coil tends to bring out the bubblegum note more clearly, while a slightly used one can shift the balance towards mint as the wicking changes. If the flavour starts tasting flat or burnt rather than simply softer, that's the coil telling you it needs replacing rather than an issue with the e liquid.

Gum Mint on the 30K Hypermax kit, your questions answered

Is Gum Mint more sweet or more minty overall?

It's built to be close to even, with bubblegum sweetness leading on the first few pulls and mint taking over as the session continues. Your coil and airflow setup can shift that balance slightly one way or the other since this is a refillable kit rather than a fixed pod flavour.

Will the mint feel too strong for someone who avoids menthol vapes?

It's noticeably softer than a dedicated menthol flavour. There's no numbing or icy blast here, just a clean coolness that sits alongside the bubblegum rather than dominating it, so vapers who usually avoid strong menthol still tend to get on well with it.

Does the flavour change much between different coils?

Yes, to some degree. A fresh, properly primed coil generally gives the clearest read on both the gum and mint notes, while an older coil can mute the sweetness first, leaving the mint more prominent. Replacing coils regularly keeps the balance closer to how the flavour is meant to taste.