Intercontinental Trading Corp. (Headquarters: Minato Ward, Tokyo; CEO: Hadi Sryo), which imports and sells foreign cigarettes, will begin rolling out two new items—“ESSE Change Double Berry Soda” and “ESSE Change Double Tropical”—at tobacco retailers nationwide starting Monday, November 2, 2026.

Both products feature two capsules with different flavors embedded in the filter. In addition to enjoying the flavor without crushing the capsules, you can choose from four different flavor combinations by crushing only capsule ①, only capsule ②, or both. If crushing both, we recommend doing so in the order ① → ②.

■What is ESSE?

ESSE is a super-slim cigarette brand launched in 1996 by KT&G, a major South Korean tobacco manufacturer. Known for its slim, stylish design, the brand offers a diverse lineup of products tailored to preferences worldwide. Since expanding overseas in 2001, it has broadened its sales territory and is now a global brand from KT&G, enjoyed in approximately 90 countries worldwide.

■New Product Information

Product Name: ESSE Change Double Berry Soda

Product Features: Based on a yogurt soda flavor, it features two capsules: blueberry and apple mint. Depending on which capsules you crush, the flavor evolves from sweet-and-tart blueberry to refreshing apple mint, then into a blended flavor where the two overlap.

[4 Different Flavors to Enjoy in a Single Stick]

1. Without crushing the capsules: Yogurt Soda

2. Capsule ① only: Yogurt Soda + Blueberry

3. Capsule ② only: Yogurt Soda + Apple Mint

4. Capsules ① and ②: Yogurt Soda + Blueberry + Apple Mint

Price & Quantity: 500 yen (tax included) / 20 sticks

Size: Super Slim

Filter: With Capsules

Tar Content: 1 mg

Nicotine Content: 0.1 mg

Country of Manufacture: South Korea

Product Name: ESSE Change Double Tropical

Product Features: Built on a vibrant Shine Muscat flavor base, this product features two capsules—one orange and one mango. Depending on which capsules you crush, the flavor evolves from refreshing orange to rich mango, then to a juicy tropical blend where the two flavors intertwine.

[4 Different Flavors to Enjoy in a Single Stick]

1. Without squeezing the capsules: Shine Muscat

2. Capsule ① only: Shine Muscat + Orange

3. Capsule ① only: Shine Muscat + Mango

4. Capsules ① and ①: Shine Muscat + Orange + Mango

Price & Quantity: 500 yen (tax included) / 20 sticks

Size: Super Slim

Filter: With Capsules

Tar Content: 1 mg

Nicotine Content: 0.1 mg

Country of Manufacture: South Korea

Intercontinental Trading Corp. will continue to strive to provide products that meet our customers' diverse needs.

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