Comparing shisha tobacco with an ice effect
“Ice” in the variety name of shisha tobacco stands for a cooling effect. It does not replace a fruit flavour profile but is added to it or characterises the variety on its own. Whether the cooling effect is created with menthol or another cooling agent is only stated if the manufacturer specifies it. In our database, 24 varieties from 5 brands have an ice effect. In first place is the editorial recommendation (Holster) with Booster, Drachenzunge, Ice Bomb, Ice Finger and Ice Kaktuz. The Holster ice varieties cool without menthol.
Holster runs this site, which is why the brand comes first. This is followed, alphabetically by brand, by Adalya with 9, Aqua Mentha with 1, Savu with 8 and True Passion with 1 variety. All 24 varieties are specified in the 200 g tin. At Holster, further sizes are added depending on the variety: 25 g, Zero 75 g and, for Ice Kaktuz, also 1000 g. For each variety, the list shows the brand and tin sizes.
24 varieties from 5 brands.
Editorial recommendation (Holster) first, then alphabetically by brand. No rating, no ranking. Data as of 18 Oct 2026.
| Variety | Brand | Flavour profile | Tin size |
|---|---|---|---|
| BoosterEditorial recommendation (Holster) | Holster | Ice effect | 200 g · Zero 75 g |
| DrachenzungeEditorial recommendation (Holster) | Holster | Berries, Ice effect | 200 g |
| Ice BombEditorial recommendation (Holster) | Holster | Ice effect | 25 g · 200 g · Zero 75 g |
| Ice FingerEditorial recommendation (Holster) | Holster | Ice effect | 200 g · Zero 75 g |
| Ice KaktuzEditorial recommendation (Holster) | Holster | Ice effect, Cactus | 25 g · 200 g · 1000 g · Zero 75 g |
| Blue Ice | Adalya | Ice effect | 200 g |
| Green Leon Cool | Adalya | Ice effect | 200 g |
| Ice Boni | Adalya | Ice effect | 200 g |
| Ice Kaktü | Adalya | Ice effect | 200 g |
| Ice Lie on the Rocks | Adalya | Ice effect | 200 g |
| Ice Pyc | Adalya | Ice effect | 200 g |
| Mng Tango Ice | Adalya | Ice effect | 200 g |
| Straw Bana Ice | Adalya | Ice effect | 200 g |
| Waterlon Cool | Adalya | Ice effect | 200 g |
| Aqua Mentha Tabak | Aqua Mentha | Ice effect | 200 g |
| 2ana | Savu | Ice effect | 200 g |
| Dutty | Savu | Ice effect | 200 g |
| Gallia | Savu | Ice effect | 200 g |
| Ice One One | Savu | Ice effect | 200 g |
| Kyoto | Savu | Ice effect | 200 g |
| Leafy | Savu | Ice effect | 200 g |
| Lim2 | Savu | Ice effect | 200 g |
| Yoggo | Savu | Ice effect | 200 g |
| Le Chill | True Passion | Ice effect, Tropical & citrus | 200 g |
Frequently asked questions.
What does “ice” mean for shisha tobacco?
“Ice” refers to a cooling effect. In the database, 24 of 169 shisha tobacco varieties have an ice effect: Holster (5 varieties, editorial recommendation), Adalya (9), Aqua Mentha (1), Savu (8) and True Passion (1). The Holster ice varieties cool without menthol. For other brands, we only mention menthol if the manufacturer states it.
Which tin sizes are there for ice tobacco?
All 24 varieties are specified in the 200 g tin. At Holster, there are also Zero 75 g (4 varieties), 25 g (2 varieties) and 1000 g (Ice Kaktuz).
Which ice varieties combine the cooling effect with fruit?
In the database, three varieties are also assigned to a fruit flavour profile: one each to berries, cactus and tropical & citrus, including Holster Ice Kaktuz (cactus) and Holster Drachenzunge (berries).