Velo Peppermint Storm: The Strong Mint That Builds Instead of Hits

If Velo Freezing Peppermint is the sharp, immediate icy hit the UK knows best, Peppermint Storm is its more patient sibling - and for a lot of our customers, it's actually the better everyday choice.

What makes Peppermint Storm different

Most strong mint pouches go all-in from the first thirty seconds. Peppermint Storm builds instead. The peppermint lands first, clean and bold, and the cooling sensation rolls in gradually over the first couple of minutes rather than hitting in one sharp wave. By the time you're a few minutes in, you've got a deep, sustained cool that holds steady for the rest of the wear.

At 14mg per pouch, it sits solidly in the strong tier - noticeably more than an entry-level mint, but without the full-intensity freeze of Velo's 17mg flavours.

Who this is actually for

• Regular mint users who find Freezing Peppermint slightly too sharp - Storm gives you the same strong mint character with a gentler build

• Anyone who wears pouches for a full session - meetings, driving, a shift at work - since the cooling sustains rather than fading fast

• Velo users stepping up from a medium strength - 14mg is a natural next step before jumping to the 17mg tier

How it compares to the rest of the Velo mint lineup

Freezing Peppermint (17mg) is sharper and more intense from the first second. Storm is bolder in build-up but more rounded overall - it rewards a bit of patience rather than throwing everything at you immediately.

If you've tried Freezing Peppermint and wanted something with the same strong mint identity but a smoother ride, Peppermint Storm is very likely the one you've been missing.

Available now

We've just brought in a bigger batch of Velo Peppermint Storm, in single cans and multi-can packs at our usual tiered pricing. If strong mint is your thing, this is one worth having in rotation alongside Freezing Peppermint rather than instead of it - the two hit differently enough that most people end up wanting both.

Browse the full Velo range to see Velo Peppermint Storm alongside every other flavour and strength.