Hayati Pro Ultra Plus Shisha 30K Pods – Strawberry Laces/Strawberry Watermelon

Close your eyes and think of the pick-and-mix counter at an old sweet shop, the pink strawberry laces coiled up in the tub, dusted in sugar, tangy and chewy all at once. Now imagine that memory stretched over a bed of ripe strawberry and cool, juicy watermelon, then wrapped in the thick, smooth density that a shisha-style pod delivers. That is Strawberry Laces Strawberry Watermelon on the Hayati Pro Ultra Plus Shisha 30K, and it is one of the more playful, nostalgic flavours you can load into these replacement pods.

Candy meets fruit meets shisha smoke

What makes this flavour tick is that it works on two levels at once. There is the confectionery layer, the strawberry laces, which brings that sherbet-dusted, slightly sour-sweet candy character that anyone who grew up raiding a sweet shop will recognise instantly. Then there is the real-fruit layer, the strawberry and watermelon, which grounds the candy in something juicier and fresher so it never becomes purely artificial. The Shisha 30K format ties them together with a noticeably denser, smoother, more cushioned vapour than a standard pod, giving the whole blend a rich, slow-rolling body that suits a sweet flavour beautifully.

The full journey across a puff

The first inhale is pure candy shop. The strawberry lace note hits first, sweet and unmistakably confectionery, with that faint sherbet tang around the edges that makes your mouth water a little. It is a fun, grinning sort of opening, more sweet-treat than fruit-bowl.

As you move into the mid-vape, the real strawberry and watermelon rise up underneath and start to fill the flavour out. This is where the blend gets clever, because the fresh fruit stops the candy from becoming sickly, adding a juicy, watery lift that balances the sugar. The shisha-style density is most obvious here too, coating the mouth with a thick, smooth vapour that lets the flavour linger and unfold slowly rather than flashing past.

The exhale and aftertaste is soft, sweet and satisfying, with the strawberry lace note echoing on after the vapour has gone, backed by a cool watermelon freshness that keeps it from turning cloying. It leaves a pleasant, sweet-shop tail on the lips, the kind that makes you want another puff fairly quickly. This is a moreish flavour by design.

Who it suits and the mood it matches

This one is made for the sweet-tooth vaper and the candy-flavour fan, the sort who gravitates to gummy bear, bubblegum and sherbet profiles rather than clean, natural fruit. If you find plain fruit vapes a bit boring and you want something with a bit of fun and personality, this delivers exactly that. It also appeals to anyone chasing nostalgia, since the strawberry laces note is a direct line back to childhood sweets.

Mood-wise it is a treat vape, a reward vape, the thing you reach for when you want your vape to feel indulgent. It suits relaxed downtime, gaming sessions, a cheeky sweet fix after dinner, or a lazy weekend when you are not overthinking anything. The dense, smooth draw makes it a genuinely enjoyable slow-vape when you want to sit back and savour rather than puff on autopilot. It is less of a first-thing-in-the-morning flavour and more of an all-day-if-you-love-sweets kind of profile.

How it compares and what to rotate with

Against a straight Strawberry Watermelon, this version is sweeter, more playful and less natural, because that candy lace layer changes the whole personality from fresh fruit into a fruit-and-sweets hybrid. Against a pure gummy or bubblegum flavour, it is more grounded and juicy thanks to the real fruit underneath, so it feels a little less one-note than candy vapes that go all-in on the sugar. The shisha density also sets it apart, giving a fuller mouthfeel than a typical thin, bright fruit pod.

Because it is sweet and rich, rotation matters more here than with a lighter flavour. Palate fatigue creeps in faster on candy profiles, so pair this with something clean and contrasting, a crisp menthol, a sharp lemon, or a plain unsweetened fruit, to reset your taste buds between sessions. If you want to stay in the fun, sweet lane without repeating yourself, alternate it with a different candy or gummy blend so your rotation stays varied while still scratching that sweet-shop itch. Giving your palate a savoury meal or a plain drink between sessions also helps the candy note land fresh each time you come back to it.

Getting the best from it, and a note on storage

Sweet, sugary flavours reward a fresh, well-primed pod even more than fruit blends do, because the candy note is the first thing to fade as a pod tires. When you fit a new pod, let it wick fully for a minute or two before drawing hard, and take smooth, unhurried pulls so the dense vapour builds properly and the lace note stays crisp rather than muddy. Sweeter e-liquids can also gunk a coil a little faster, so if you notice the flavour dulling, a fresh pod usually brings the candy sparkle right back.

Store spare pods somewhere cool, dark and upright, away from heat and sunlight, since warmth thins out sweet blends and can encourage leaking around the mouthpiece. The flavour is at its most vivid earlier in each pod's life, so if the sweetness starts fading or a slightly burnt edge creeps in, take that as the pod nearing the end of its run rather than a flaw in the blend.

Value and who should avoid it

With up to around 30000 puffs across a run of pods, a moreish flavour like this can be great value for a committed sweet-tooth, since you will happily keep reaching for it. The caveat is that candy flavours can tire the palate faster than neutral fruit, so the smart play is to run it alongside a cleaner flavour rather than as your only pod, which stretches your enjoyment further.

Who should steer clear? If you dislike sweet or artificial-tasting vapes and prefer clean, true-to-life fruit, tobacco or menthol, this will read as far too sugary. Anyone sensitive to very sweet profiles or watching for that cloying feeling may find it too much as an all-day solo flavour. But if a dusted strawberry lace over juicy fruit sounds like your idea of a good time, few pods deliver that nostalgic sweet-shop hit as satisfyingly.

Frequently asked questions

Does it actually taste like strawberry laces or just strawberry?

It genuinely leans into the candy lace character, with a sweet, slightly tangy sherbet edge on the inhale that sets it apart from a plain strawberry. The real strawberry and watermelon sit underneath to keep it juicy, but the sweet-shop note is very much the star.

Is this too sweet to vape all day?

For dedicated sweet-tooth vapers it can absolutely be an all-day flavour, but candy profiles tire the palate faster than neutral fruit. Pairing it with a cleaner menthol or citrus between sessions keeps it tasting vivid and stops it feeling cloying.

What is the shisha style vapour like compared to a normal pod?

The Shisha 30K format produces a noticeably denser, smoother and more cushioned vapour, which suits this rich, sweet blend well. It lets the flavour coat the mouth and linger, making it a pleasant one to slow down and savour rather than chain vape.

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