Strawberry Raspberry Ice: two berries meet a cold snap
Some flavours are about warmth and comfort. Strawberry Raspberry Ice, made for the IVG Air Pods, is about the opposite, a bright, chilled rush of two berries wrapped in a clean layer of ice. Drop it into your IVG Air device and you get a flavour that behaves like a berry slush on a hot afternoon, sweet strawberry and tart raspberry hitting together before a wave of cooling menthol sweeps across the whole thing. It is refreshing, lively and unmistakably built for people who want their fruit served cold.
The clever part is how the ice is judged. Too much menthol and the fruit disappears behind the freeze. Too little and the ice becomes a faint afterthought. This blend keeps the berries firmly in charge and uses the cool element as a finish rather than a mask, so you taste strawberry and raspberry clearly and then feel the chill arrive to lift and sharpen them. On the smooth mouth to lung draw of the IVG Air Pods, that combination lands crisp and controlled.
Tasting it from start to finish
The first inhale leads with the fruit, not the frost. Sweet, ripe strawberry comes forward first, quickly joined by the sharper tang of red raspberry, and together they create a rounded berry blend that is both juicy and lively. The two fruits balance each other neatly, the strawberry softening the raspberry, the raspberry brightening the strawberry, so neither one dominates. It reads as a proper mixed berry rather than one fruit with a hint of the other.
Through the mid vape, the berries stay rich and full while the cooling begins to build gently in the background. This is a gradual chill rather than an ice blast, layering underneath the fruit and adding a crisp, refreshing dimension without stripping away the sweetness. The tartness of the raspberry and the coolness of the menthol work together particularly well here, giving the whole vape a clean, almost fizzy freshness that keeps the palate awake and interested.
On the exhale, the ice finally comes to the fore, sweeping across the mouth and leaving a cool, tingling finish on the breath. The berries linger sweetly underneath, so the aftertaste is fruit and frost together rather than pure menthol. It is genuinely thirst quenching, the kind of exhale that feels like a splash of cold water, and it resets the palate cleanly so the next draw hits just as fresh as the first.
Who it suits and the moments it fits
This one is for vapers who love fruit but want it crisp and cooling rather than warm and sweet. If you tend to reach for ice variants, or you find non menthol fruits a little flat and heavy, the chill here gives the berries a lift that makes them feel far more refreshing. It also suits menthol fans who want more than plain mint, since the berry layer gives the coolness something rich to sit on.
It is at its absolute best on a warm day, where the icy finish feels like relief in vapour form. It is a natural summer flavour, brilliant for the garden, a walk, a festival, or anywhere the heat makes a cold berry slush sound appealing. It also works well after food, where its clean, cooling character acts almost like a palate cleanser. Any time you want something bright, awake and refreshing rather than cosy, this is the pod to reach for.
- Best mood: fresh, energetic, in need of a cool down
- Best time: warm days and summer afternoons
- Best pairing: ice water, lemonade, or a cold soft drink
How it compares and what to rotate it with
Against a plain strawberry or raspberry pod, Strawberry Raspberry Ice is far more refreshing thanks to the menthol, and the two berry blend gives it more complexity than any single fruit on its own. Against a straight menthol or mint, it is fruitier and more flavourful, with the ice acting as a finishing touch rather than the main event. Set beside a warm mixed berry, it is crisper and cleaner, trading cosy sweetness for a cooling lift.
Because the menthol keeps the palate feeling fresh, this flavour resists fatigue better than a purely sweet fruit, but variety still helps. Rotate it with a warm, uniced fruit such as a plain strawberry or a mango to give yourself contrast between cool and cosy. Alternating between iced and non iced flavours keeps both camps tasting distinct and stops the menthol from becoming the only thing you register. A citrus or a tropical blend also pairs well as a change of pace.
Practical notes: fitting, chill level, storage and value
As a replacement pod for the IVG Air, this is a simple swap into your existing device, so the flavour depends on fitting the pod properly and letting it settle. Give a fresh pod a short moment to soak in before your first draw, which lets the berries come through fully and prevents any faint dry note. Slower, steadier pulls will give you a cleaner read on the fruit before the ice arrives, whereas rapid short puffs push the menthol forward faster.
Interestingly, temperature affects how the chill reads. Vaped in a warm room the ice feels gentler and the berries dominate, while on a cold day the menthol feels sharper, so the same pod can taste subtly different depending on your surroundings. Store spare pods upright and out of direct sunlight, since heat and light can flatten both the fruit and the cooling agent over time. A cool, dark drawer keeps everything crisp. On value, sticking with replacement pods lets you refresh the flavour without replacing the whole device, and the menthol tends to keep the profile tasting vivid right to the end of the pod.
Who should avoid it? If you dislike menthol or find cooling sensations uncomfortable, this is not the pod for you, as the ice is an integral part of the experience rather than a mild garnish. Warm fruit lovers will be happier elsewhere in the range.
Strawberry Raspberry Ice FAQ
How strong is the ice in this flavour?
The cooling is present and refreshing but sits underneath the fruit rather than overpowering it. You taste strawberry and raspberry clearly first, with the menthol building through the vape and arriving fully on the exhale, so it feels crisp rather than harshly icy.
Can I still taste both berries, or does the menthol take over?
Both berries stay clearly present. The strawberry brings sweetness and the raspberry brings tartness, and the ice lifts them rather than masking them. It reads as a genuine mixed berry with a cool finish, not a menthol flavour with a hint of fruit.
Is this a good summer flavour?
It is one of the best in the range for warm weather. The chilled berry slush character feels genuinely refreshing on a hot day, and the cooling exhale is thirst quenching, which makes it a natural pick for the garden, walks and outdoor days.
