Smoke-dried tobacco in This Africa

KT&G was due today to put on sale in South Korea the latest version of its This brand of cigarettes, This Africa, according to a story in The Korea Herald.

This Africa’s blend is said to include African smoke-dried tobacco that gives a unique scent and a slight tint of sweetness to the product.

The new product delivers 5 mg of tar and 0.5 mg of nicotine, and retails for KRW2,500 a pack.

British graphic designer Papaboule and fashion magazine Cracker Your Wardrobe are said to have participated in the design of the new product’s pack.