Darkside Core - Darksupra

Meet Darkside Core – Darksupra, a bold frosted-citrus blend crafted for smokers who crave clean intensity. Expect a sharp burst of grapefruit-lime chilled with a crisp herbal coolness, delivering a refreshing, high-definition citrus profile from start to finish. The flavour is bright, tangy, and invigorating, with just enough sweetness to round out its natural citrus bite.

Darksupra performs beautifully in phunnel bowls with strong, dense clouds and impressive heat stability, offering a long, smooth session with a noticeable buzz. Its icy citrus character also makes it an exceptional mixer—pair it with mint, pineapple, passionfruit, creamy bases, or even tea blends for layered flavour experiences.

A perfect pick for fans of invigorating, cold-citrus profiles that stay vivid throughout the session.

Core Profile

Darksupra is widely recognised as one of Darkside’s cleanest, most refreshing citrus-herbal blends. Its core note is an icy grapefruit-lime hybrid—bright, sharp, and slightly bitter in the authentic citrus way rather than candied sweetness. The flavour opens with a cool, high-pitched citrus burst, balanced by a light herbal chill reminiscent of eucalyptus or cold lemon balm.

Sweetness is low to medium, just enough to round the citrus without turning it syrupy. Acidity is high, delivering that classic upper-register tang Darkside fans love. Undertones include a zesty peel bitterness, hints of white tea/herbal coolness, and a clean, mineral “frosted citrus” aroma that cuts through mixes exceptionally well.

Overall character: refreshing, cold-citrus, zesty, crisp, aromatically clean.

Leaf / Strength / Handling

• Base Leaf: Burley

• Strength: Medium-strong (typical of Darkside Core — noticeable buzz for average smokers, lighter than Darkside Rare)

• Cut: Medium-fine, uniform, well-shredded

• Moisture: Moderately juicy; not overly wet; thick modern-style soak

• Packing Style: Fluff/semi-dense hybrid; performs best slightly airy to avoid overheating

• Heat Tolerance: High for a citrus profile — can take 3 coals comfortably once warmed; stable under prolonged heat

Burley base gives heavier body, firmer nicotine delivery, and supports the citrus coldness without washing out.

Performance Notes

• Cloud Output: Dense, fluffy, and voluminous — typical Darkside performance

• Smoothness: Very smooth if heat-managed; citrus bite intensifies with excess heat but rarely becomes harsh

• Longevity: ~75–90 minutes in standard phunnel; maintains flavour integrity for most of the session

• Flavour Stability: Extremely stable — citrus and cold notes rarely fade; herbal chill strengthens slightly mid-session

• Recommended Bowls:

  • Phunnel (Oblako, HookahJohn 80Feet, Werkbund phunnel)

  • Darkside-style dense phunnels for longevity

• Recommended Heat Setups:

  • 3 × 26mm cubes in Kaloud-style HMD after warmup

  • 2 × 26mm + 1 rotated for longer sessions

  • Foil: semi-dense pack, 3 cubes around the rim

Darksupra excels in hot, clean sessions where the citrus can fully open without harsh edges.

Pairing & Mix Ideas

Here are intentional, logic-driven mixes (not random combinations):

Citrus / Fresh

1. Orange + Darksupra – adds juicy sweetness to balance the bitter grapefruit-lime core.

2. Lemon Pie / Lemon Tart – bright citrus with creamy warmth for a layered sweet-sour profile.

Cold / Mint / Icy

3. Supernova / Menthol Bomb – pushes Darksupra into ultra-cold territory without losing citrus clarity.

4. Mint + Basil – herbal mint deepens the frosted vibe while adding aromatic lift.

Tea / Herbal

5. Green Tea / White Tea blends – accentuates the herbal-mineral undertones.

6. Earl Grey-style flavours – bergamot pairs naturally with grapefruit.

Fruit Combinations

7. Passionfruit – acidity complements the citrus while adding tropical warmth.

8. Pineapple – sweet-tart base increases juiciness and reduces bitterness.

Dessert / Sweet Layers

9. Vanilla Cream – softens the sharp edges and creates a citrus-cream sorbet vibe.

10. Sugar Cane / Cane Juice – adds natural sweetness without masking citrus integrity.

Cocktail-Style

11. Mojito flavours – lime + mint synergy; creates a cold mojito profile.

12. Gin & Tonic flavours – botanical notes enhance herbal citrus sharpness.