IVG Nexio Prefilled Pods – Strawberry Raspberry Ice

Strawberry Raspberry Ice: warm berries meeting a cold snap

Strawberry Raspberry Ice on the IVG Nexio pods is built on a simple, effective idea. Take two familiar red fruits that most people already like, then drop the temperature at the last second so every mouthful ends on a clean, cooling exhale. It is the difference between eating berries out of a bowl and eating them straight from the fridge on a hot afternoon. The fruit is the same, but the sensation changes completely, and that shift is what makes this pod so easy to vape across a long day and its roughly 10000 puffs.

What sets it apart from a plain berry blend is timing. The strawberry and raspberry get to speak first, sweet and tart in turn, and only then does the ice arrive to reset the palate. That structure keeps the flavour from ever feeling heavy, which is exactly why iced fruit remains one of the most reliable all-day formats in UK vaping.

Taste profile: how the cold changes everything

First inhale

The draw opens fruity and bright. Strawberry leads with a soft, ripe sweetness while raspberry sits just behind it, adding that recognisable tart, slightly seedy edge. At this stage the ice is barely present, just a faint hint of freshness at the edges, so the front of the puff tastes like genuine summer berries rather than a menthol product.

Mid-vape

Through the middle the two fruits trade places. The jammy strawberry rounds things out while the raspberry tartness keeps it from going flat and sugary. This is the window where you get the fullest fruit expression, a sweet-and-sour push and pull that feels juicy rather than candied. You can already sense the cool building underneath, like the moment before a cold drink actually hits.

Exhale and aftertaste

The exhale is where the ice earns its billing. As the vapour leaves, a clean menthol-style chill sweeps across the tongue and throat, tidying up the sweetness and leaving a crisp, refreshed finish. It is a measured cool rather than a face-numbing blast, so the berries are still clearly there on the aftertaste, just chilled. The result is a long, tingling, refreshing tail that makes you want the next puff sooner than a warm blend would.

Who it suits and the right moment for it

This is a hot-weather hero and a hydration-mimicking favourite. Reach for it on a sticky commute, after the gym when you want something that reads as refreshing, or in the middle of a heavy summer afternoon when a warm dessert vape would feel like too much. The cooling exhale makes it feel cleaner and lighter than an all-fruit pod, so it also works well straight after food when you want a palate reset.

It suits vapers who like fruit but always find themselves gravitating back to anything with ice in the name. If you have tried plain strawberry or plain raspberry and felt they got a bit flat by the afternoon, the cold finish here is the missing piece that keeps each puff feeling fresh.

Who should skip it? Anyone who genuinely dislikes menthol or koolada style cooling. The ice is integral, not a garnish, so there is no way to enjoy the berries without the chill. If cold sensations make you cough or you prefer a warm, syrupy fruit, the non-iced version of this berry family will serve you far better.

How it compares and what to rotate it with

Set against Strawberry Raspberry Cherry, the difference is night and day despite the shared berry base. The cherry version is warm, jammy and dessert-like, while this one is crisp, bright and refreshing. Compared to a straight menthol or a mint pod, Strawberry Raspberry Ice is far fruitier and more forgiving, since the sweetness cushions the cold. Against something like a Blue Razz Ice, it is rounder and less electric, trading tangy blue-sweet fizz for softer orchard berries.

Because the cooling already acts as a built-in palate cleanser, this pod is unusually resistant to fatigue on its own. Still, if you vape it all day every day, the ice can start to feel expected. Rotate it with a warm, un-iced fruit or a sweet bakery style pod so the contrast keeps both flavours vivid. Pairing it with a cola or a lemonade profile also works nicely, since those share its refreshing character without repeating the exact berry notes.

Getting the truest taste from it

Iced blends can taste unbalanced if you draw too hard, because an aggressive pull pushes the cooling forward and buries the fruit. A steady, moderate inhale lets the strawberry and raspberry register before the chill arrives, which is how the flavour is meant to be experienced. Let a fresh pod prime for a minute or two so the wick is fully soaked, otherwise the first few puffs can taste thin and overly cold.

The flavour peaks when the pod is fresh and the coil is clean, and the cooling is at its most satisfying when the vapour is not overheated, so avoid rapid chain vaping that dries the wick. Keep spare pods away from heat and sunlight, since warmth can flatten both the fruit top notes and the perceived intensity of the ice over time. When the berries start to taste faint and only the cool remains, that is your signal the pod is nearly spent.

Frequently asked questions

How strong is the ice in this flavour?

It is a moderate, refreshing cool rather than an extreme freeze. The menthol-style chill is strong enough to define the exhale and reset your palate, but it does not overpower the strawberry and raspberry or numb your mouth. Most people who enjoy iced fruit find the balance comfortable for all-day use.

Can I still taste the berries, or is it mostly menthol?

You can clearly taste both. The fruit leads the inhale and the middle of the draw, and the ice mainly shapes the exhale and aftertaste. It reads as iced strawberry and raspberry, not as a menthol pod with a hint of fruit.

Is this a good choice for hot weather?

It is one of the better picks for it. The cooling finish makes the vape feel refreshing and light, which is exactly what most people want when it is warm. Many vapers keep an iced fruit like this specifically as their summer rotation flavour.