Fresh Mint Hayati Pro Max Plus 4000 Replacement Pods

Overview

The Fresh Mint Hayati Pro Max Plus 4000 Replacement Pods by Hayati in Fresh Mint at 10mg and 20mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Overview: Hayati Pro Max Plus 4000 Replacement Pods in Fresh Mint

The Hayati Pro Max Plus 4000 Replacement Pods in Fresh Mint are prefilled pods designed to click into a compatible Hayati Pro Max Plus battery base. When the e-liquid runs out you do not bin the whole device. You keep the rechargeable base, fit a new pod and carry on. That model matters more to UK vapers than it used to. Single-use vapes were banned on 1 June 2025, and reusable hardware with replaceable parts is now the sensible way to buy a simple, draw-activated vape without any filling or fiddling.

To be clear about what this listing is, it is the pod only. It is not a starter kit and it does not include a battery base. If you do not already own a Hayati Pro Max Plus device, you will need one before the pod is any use to you. The pod is the consumable part of the system. It holds the e-liquid reservoir, the mesh coil and the mouthpiece, and it is the component you will buy again and again over the life of the base.

Fresh Mint is a clean, cooling flavour for people who would rather have something crisp and refreshing than a sweet fruit blend or a dessert profile. Here is the short version of what you are buying:

• Product type: prefilled replacement pod in the Fresh Mint flavour
• Rated capacity: up to 4000 puffs per pod, which is the manufacturer's headline rating rather than a guaranteed real-world figure
• Heating element: a mesh coil built into the pod, so a fresh coil arrives with every pod
• E-liquid: nicotine salt liquid, with 20mg/ml (2%) as the UK legal ceiling; always check the strength printed on the variant you select
• Activation: draw-activated, so there is no button to press
• Battery: not in the pod; it lives in the Hayati Pro Max Plus base, which charges over USB-C

The sections below cover how the pod performs, what the Fresh Mint flavour actually tastes like, how the mesh coil and battery base work together, how to choose a nicotine strength, who the pod suits and who it does not, and how it stacks up against the other options a UK vaper is likely to consider. We have kept the claims modest and flagged anything that is our own estimate rather than a figure printed on the packaging.

Performance and puff delivery

The 4000 in the name is a puff rating, and it helps to know what that number means. Manufacturers reach a puff rating by running a machine that takes draws of a fixed length and strength until the pod is empty. People do not vape like machines. Longer pulls, more frequent pulls and chain vaping all use e-liquid faster than the lab test assumes, so most people end up somewhere below the printed figure. As a planning guide, many users report getting roughly half to three-quarters of the rated count from a pod in this class. Treat 4000 as the ceiling and budget around a lower number.

What you can rely on is steady delivery while the pod is working properly. A mesh coil heats a wide surface of cotton, so the first puff and the five-hundredth should feel broadly similar, with consistent vapour and consistent flavour. The pod does not need a long warm-up, and there are no power settings to get wrong. You inhale, it fires, you exhale.

A few practical points about how the pod behaves in use:

• Airflow is fixed. There is no adjustable airflow ring, so what you feel on your first draw is what you will get. Pods in this class generally sit between a snug mouth-to-lung draw and a lightly open one, which suits people coming from cigarettes.
• Vapour production is moderate. This is a pod system built for flavour and convenience, not for large clouds. If you want dense plumes, a higher-powered refillable kit is a better fit.
• Throat hit depends on strength. At the 20mg/ml nicotine salt level, expect a noticeable but smooth hit. The cooling in a mint flavour can make that hit feel crisper than it would in a fruit flavour at the same strength.
• Flavour holds up until the end. As the reservoir empties you may notice the flavour thinning or a slightly warmer, drier draw. That is the cue to swap the pod rather than keep pushing it.

Your own habits decide how long a pod lasts. Someone who takes a few puffs through the day to stay off cigarettes might stretch a pod across a couple of weeks, while a heavy user could finish one in a few days. If you want a rough sense of your own rate, note the date you fit a pod and the date it runs flat, and use that as your baseline. After two or three pods you will know exactly how many to order at a time.

Fresh Mint flavour profile

Fresh Mint sits in the cooling, non-fruit end of the flavour range, and it is one of the simplest profiles to describe. We break it into three stages: the inhale, the exhale and the aftertaste. The descriptions below are our reading of how this type of flavour behaves, and individual taste varies, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

On the inhale you get a clean, leafy mint note. It reads closer to fresh mint leaf or a mint confectionery than to a medicinal throat sweet. Most mint e-liquids lean on a spearmint or peppermint character, or a blend of the two. Spearmint tends to taste softer and slightly sweet, while peppermint is sharper and more intense. A product labelled Fresh Mint usually aims for the balanced middle, with enough sweetness to round off the edges and enough bite to feel cooling.

On the exhale the cooling effect arrives. Mint e-liquids typically combine the natural cooling of the mint itself with an added cooling agent, which produces a chill across the tongue, the roof of the mouth and the back of the throat. In a well-balanced pod the cooling is noticeable without being icy to the point of numbness. If you find strong menthol vapes too harsh, mint is generally a gentler route to a similar sensation because the leafy flavour softens the cold.

The aftertaste is short and clean. A mint flavour does not leave the sticky, sugary film that some dessert and sweet fruit flavours leave behind, and many people find it leaves their mouth feeling fresher rather than coated. That makes it easy to vape through a working day.

Why people choose mint over sweeter flavours:

• It resists flavour fatigue. Sweet flavours can start to taste flat after a few days because your palate adjusts. A crisp mint tends to stay noticeable for longer.
• It is a tobacco-free flavour. Former smokers who do not want a tobacco taste but also do not want something sugary often settle on mint or menthol.
• It works as a reset. People who rotate between fruit pods often keep a mint pod handy to clear their palate between flavours.
• It pairs with food and drink. Mint sits comfortably alongside tea, coffee and water, whereas a sweet dessert vape can clash with them.

One caution: cooling flavours can make the throat feel dry, especially at 20mg/ml and with frequent use. Sip water as you go. If you notice the cooling becoming uncomfortable, take shorter draws and give the device a rest between puffs.

Design and build quality

A replacement pod is a small, light component, but the way it is built decides whether it leaks, whether it seats properly and how it feels to use. The Hayati pod is a moulded plastic housing containing a sealed liquid chamber, the coil assembly and an integrated mouthpiece. You handle one piece rather than several. There is nothing to fill, nothing to assemble and nothing to clean, which is the whole point of a closed pod.

The pod connects to the base through contact points on its underside. Depending on the hardware revision, the fit may be a firm push-fit or may be assisted by magnets. Either way the principle is the same. Press the pod in until it sits flush with the base and you feel or hear it settle. A pod that sits proud of the base, or wobbles, is not seated correctly, and that is the most common reason a device appears dead on first use.

Points worth checking when your order arrives:

• Look for cracks or leaks. Hold the pod up to the light and check for visible liquid on the outside of the housing or around the mouthpiece. Contact us straight away if anything looks damaged.
• Remove any protective film. Some pods ship with a small cap, seal or sticker over the mouthpiece or the contacts. Take it off before fitting.
• Check the label. The packaging should show the flavour, the nicotine strength, the batch details and the required health warning. Confirm that it says Fresh Mint and the strength you expected.
• Keep the contacts clean. Avoid touching the metal contact points with wet fingers. A dry cloth is enough to wipe them if they pick up residue.

Because the housing is plastic, the pod is lightweight and cheap to ship, but it is not designed to be dropped repeatedly or left in a hot car. Heat softens plastic and thins the e-liquid, which raises the risk of leaking. Store spare pods upright, in a cool place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children and pets. Nicotine e-liquid is hazardous if swallowed or if it gets on skin or in eyes, so keep pods out of sight in a bag or drawer rather than loose on a table.

The mouthpiece is shaped for comfortable lip contact and is moulded as part of the pod, so it is replaced with every pod. That is a small hygiene benefit, because you never have to clean or sterilise a mouthpiece that stays on the device for months.

Battery and charging: what the base does

One thing to establish early is that the replacement pod has no battery of its own. The battery lives in the Hayati Pro Max Plus base unit, and the pod draws power through the contact points. When people talk about the battery size of a system like this, they mean the base. It also means your charging routine is about the base, not the pod, and you will go through many charges for every pod you use.

For a device in the 4000-puff class, a rechargeable lithium battery in the region of 600mAh is typical. That is our estimate based on comparable devices rather than a figure printed on the pod packaging, so check the documentation that came with your base if the exact capacity matters to you. In everyday use, a full charge usually lasts a moderate user from most of a day to a couple of days. Heavy users will top up more often.

Charging is done over USB-C, the same connector used by most modern phones. A full charge typically takes somewhere between one and two hours, though that depends on the charger and the cable. A few habits keep the battery healthy and safe:

• Use a sensible charger. A standard phone charger or a computer USB port is fine. Avoid very cheap unbranded adapters.
• Charge on a hard, flat surface. Do not leave the device charging on a bed, sofa or under a pillow.
• Do not leave it charging unattended or overnight. Unplug once the indicator shows full.
• Keep it out of heat. Do not charge or store the base in direct sunlight, on a radiator or in a hot car.
• Stop using a damaged base. If the casing is cracked, swollen or hot to the touch, stop using it and dispose of it properly.

Lithium cells slowly lose capacity as they go through charge cycles. Typical rechargeable cells are rated for a few hundred full cycles before the capacity drops noticeably. For a moderate user that is many months of use, and it is another reason the pod-and-base model is good value: you are spreading the cost of the battery over a lot of pods.

When a base eventually reaches the end of its life, or if you are throwing away a spent pod, do not put either in your household bin or kerbside recycling. Lithium batteries can start fires in collection vehicles and recycling plants. Take them to a retailer with a take-back scheme or a household waste recycling centre that accepts small electrical items. We cover this in more detail in the FAQs.

Mesh coil technology explained

The heating element inside the pod is a mesh coil. If you have only used older cigalike devices or basic round-wire coils, the difference is worth explaining, because it is one of the main reasons modern pods taste more consistent than their predecessors.

A traditional coil is a thin wire wrapped in a spiral around a cotton wick. The heat comes from that narrow wire, so it concentrates in small bands. A mesh coil replaces the wire with a flat strip of finely woven metal, curved or folded against the cotton. Because far more of the mesh touches the wick, it heats the e-liquid across a wide area at once. That has several practical effects:

• Faster ramp-up. Vapour begins almost as soon as you draw, so you do not need long pulls to get going.
• More even heating. There are fewer hot spots that scorch the cotton, which lowers the chance of a burnt taste.
• Better flavour definition. A wide heating area tends to produce a clearer, more consistent taste across the life of the pod.
• Efficient use of power. A mesh coil can produce satisfying vapour from a small battery without needing high wattage.

The coil resistance is not something the listing quotes, and you cannot change it, since the coil is sealed into the pod. Mesh coils in compact pod systems commonly sit somewhere under one ohm, but treat that as a general observation rather than a specification for this exact pod. What matters in practice is that the coil and the e-liquid are matched by the manufacturer, so you never have to think about wattage or compatibility.

The coil lasts as long as the pod, which is a major reason pods are convenient. You never have to prime a new coil by hand, change a burnt one or wonder whether the cotton has worn out. Each new pod arrives with a fresh coil and a full reservoir.

A note on how flavour type affects coil life. Sugary sweeteners in dessert and candy e-liquids can caramelise on a coil over time and dull the taste. Mint flavours rely less on heavy sweeteners, so a mint pod tends to stay clean and recognisable for longer. That is a general tendency rather than a rule, and chain vaping will shorten the life of any coil. To get the most from the mesh, let the cotton re-saturate between puffs by pausing for 20 to 30 seconds, and avoid draws longer than about three seconds.

Nicotine strength guidance

Nicotine strength is the most important choice to get right with any vape, and it is the one most likely to cause disappointment if you pick wrongly. In the UK, the maximum permitted strength for nicotine e-liquid is 20mg/ml, which is 2 percent, and everything sold legally sits at or below that line. The cap applies across the market, whether the product is a pod, a refill or a bottle of e-liquid. Pods in this range are generally sold in the 20mg/ml nicotine salt strength, but always confirm the strength shown on the variant you select and on the pod label before you vape.

Nicotine salts are a different form of nicotine from the freebase type used in many traditional e-liquids. They are absorbed in a way that feels smoother on the throat at higher strengths, which is why 20mg/ml salts are common in pod systems. The same milligram figure on a salt feels easier to inhale than it would on a freebase liquid, though it still delivers a meaningful dose.

As a rough guide to matching strength to smoking habit:

• Heavy smokers (around 15 or more cigarettes a day, or the first cigarette within half an hour of waking): 20mg/ml is usually the strength that stops you drifting back to cigarettes.
• Moderate smokers (roughly 10 to 15 a day): 20mg/ml may still suit you, although some people are happier at 10 to 12mg/ml if a lower variant is available.
• Light or social smokers (under about 10 a day): a lower strength is usually enough and is easier on the throat.
• Current vapers stepping down: reducing gradually, perhaps by moving down one strength every few weeks, is a common way to cut nicotine over time.

Mint and other cooling flavours can amplify how strong a vape feels. The cold sensation and the throat hit stack, so a 20mg/ml mint can feel sharper than a 20mg/ml fruit. If you find it harsh, take shorter, gentler draws before concluding the strength is wrong.

Signs that the strength is too high for you include dizziness, nausea, headaches, a racing heartbeat or feeling light-headed. If any of these happen, stop vaping, sit down, drink some water and get fresh air. Signs it may be too low include constant cravings, chain vaping to compensate and a sense that you are not getting satisfaction from the puffs.

Nicotine is addictive. These pods are for adult smokers and existing vapers. If you do not smoke or vape, do not start. You must be 18 or over to buy nicotine products in the UK. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a heart condition, speak to a doctor or pharmacist before using any nicotine product. Free stop-smoking support is available through local NHS services if you want to quit nicotine completely.

Who the Hayati Pro Max Plus pod is for

A pod system is a good match for some people and a poor match for others. Being honest about which group you fall into saves money and frustration.

This pod makes sense for:

• Smokers switching to vaping. A draw-activated closed pod with a nicotine salt liquid is the format closest to smoking, with no filling, no settings and no maintenance.
• Former disposable users. If you used to buy single-use vapes and want a legal, rechargeable alternative that behaves in a similar way, a replaceable pod does the job and cuts waste.
• Mint and menthol fans. The Fresh Mint profile is for people who want a cool, crisp flavour rather than a sweet one.
• People who want simplicity. There are no coils to fit, no tanks to clean and no wattage to adjust.
• Existing Hayati Pro Max Plus owners. If you already own the base, a replacement pod is the economical way to keep it running and a chance to try a different flavour.

It is probably not the right choice for:

• Anyone without a compatible base. The pod does nothing on its own, so you would need to buy the device first.
• Non-smokers and under-18s. Nicotine products are strictly for adult smokers and vapers. Under-18s cannot legally buy them.
• People who want to tinker. If you enjoy adjusting airflow, wattage and coil builds, a refillable kit is more rewarding.
• Cloud chasers. A compact pod system is built for modest vapour, not for large clouds.
• Very cost-driven heavy users. If you vape constantly, refilling a tank from a bottle of e-liquid costs less per millilitre than buying prefilled pods, even though it takes more effort.

It also helps to think about your routine. If you spend a lot of time out and about, a pocket-sized base with a sealed pod is easier to carry than a kit with a bottle of liquid. If you vape mostly at home at a desk, the convenience gap narrows and you might prefer the lower running cost of a refillable setup.

How to use the pod, step by step

Using a replacement pod is simple, but a few habits make the difference between a good first session and a leaky, burnt-tasting one. Follow these steps the first time you fit a pod.

• Check compatibility. Confirm that you have a Hayati Pro Max Plus base. Pods from other ranges will not fit or work.
• Unpack and inspect. Remove the pod from its packaging, take off any protective film or cap, and look for cracks or leaked liquid.
• Fit the pod. Line it up with the base and press it in until it sits flush and settles with a click or a firm stop.
• Let it soak. Wait five to ten minutes after fitting so the cotton can saturate fully. This helps prevent dry hits on the first few puffs.
• Take gentle first puffs. Two or three light draws before settling into a normal rhythm let the coil warm up properly.
• Draw normally. Inhale for two to three seconds. The device activates when you draw, so there is nothing to press.
• Pace yourself. Leave a short gap between puffs. Rapid-fire draws overheat the coil and shorten the life of the pod.
• Keep an eye on the battery. Charge the base when the indicator shows it is running low, not when it is completely flat.

To change a pod once it is spent, pull it straight out of the base and press the new one in. Do not twist or lever it, as that can bend the contacts. If your base has an indicator light that flashes when a pod is missing or poorly seated, use it to check the fit.

A few habits for day-to-day use:

• Store the device upright when you can, so liquid stays away from the airflow path.
• Take a moment to check the mouthpiece is clean before putting it in your mouth, especially after carrying it in a pocket.
• Keep it out of extreme heat or cold. A pod left on a dashboard in summer is likely to leak.
• Do not try to open or refill the pod. It is sealed on purpose, and tampering can leave you with damaged hardware and spilled nicotine liquid.
• Keep spare pods in their original packaging until you need them.

If you are changing flavour, you do not need to rinse or clean anything. Remove the old pod, fit the new one, wait a few minutes and carry on. Because the coil is in the pod, there is no flavour carry-over from the previous liquid.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most problems with pod systems have simple fixes. Work through the points below before assuming a unit is faulty.

• No vapour when you draw. Check the pod is fully seated, remove it and refit it, and make sure the base has charge. Wipe the contacts on the pod and the base with a dry cloth. If the device still does nothing, try a different pod to find out whether the pod or the base is at fault.
• Burnt or harsh taste. This is usually caused by chain vaping, long draws or a pod that is nearly empty. Rest the device, take shorter draws and, if the taste persists, replace the pod. A burnt coil cannot be rescued.
• Weak flavour from a new pod. Allow five to ten minutes for the cotton to soak, then take a few gentle puffs. Also check there is no protective film left on the mouthpiece or air inlet.
• Mint tastes too cold or harsh. Take shorter, softer draws, and make sure you are not on a nicotine strength that is too high for you. Drinking water between puffs helps with throat dryness.
• Leaking or gurgling. Store the device upright, avoid heat and wipe away condensation. If liquid is leaking from the pod body or the base of the pod, stop using that pod and contact us. Do not use a leaking pod, because the liquid can get into the base and damage the contacts.
• Device will not charge. Try a different cable and a different power source, and check the USB-C port for lint. If the base still does not charge, it may have reached the end of its life.
• Device vibrates, blinks or shuts off. Many bases use flashing indicators to signal a low battery, a short circuit or a seating fault. Check the guide that came with your base for what each pattern means, and refit the pod first.
• Pod seems to empty far too fast. Long draws, very frequent puffing and warm conditions all use liquid quickly. Check for leaks first, then look at your technique.
• Throat irritation or coughing. This is often a sign that the strength is too high, the draws are too hard or the cooling effect is bothering you. Try lighter draws or a lower-strength variant.

If you have worked through these steps and something still seems wrong, get in touch with your order number and a clear photo or short description. A faulty or damaged pod is something we want to put right, and the quicker you report it the easier it is to sort out. Never keep using a device that overheats, smells of burning or has a damaged battery. Stop at once, let it cool somewhere safe and dispose of it responsibly.

Value for money

Judging value on a pod system means working out cost per puff, cost per day and cost against smoking, rather than just looking at the price on the page. A pod always looks inexpensive in isolation. The real question is what it costs you over a week or a month.

Start with a simple method. Divide the price of a pod by the number of puffs you realistically get, not the printed 4000. As an illustration only, if a pod cost eight pounds and gave you 2,500 real puffs, it would work out at roughly a third of a penny per puff. If you only got 2,000 puffs, the figure would be about four-tenths of a penny. Use your own numbers, since your draw length and frequency decide the result. If you are comparing different pods or devices, always compare them on the same basis.

Then compare with smoking. A pack of 20 cigarettes in the UK typically costs well over fifteen pounds, and a pack-a-day smoker spends several hundred pounds a month. A moderate vaper using one pod every week or two normally spends a small fraction of that. For many people who switch, the saving is the most persuasive reason to stay switched.

Other value factors to keep in mind:

• The base is a one-off cost. You pay for the Pro Max Plus battery base once, then it serves many pods. Spread over a few months of use, the hardware cost per day becomes small.
• Waste is lower than with disposables. Only the pod is thrown away each time. The battery, the charging port and most of the electronics are reused.
• No coil purchases. The coil comes with the pod, so there are no separate coils to buy, fit or wrap.
• No wasted liquid on flavour trials. Because you buy flavours one pod at a time, you can try Fresh Mint without committing to a whole bottle of e-liquid.
• Refillables cost less per millilitre. If you are happy to fill a tank and change coils, you will usually spend less per puff than with prefilled pods. The trade-off is time and a messier routine.

Buying several pods at once can reduce the effective delivery cost and means you will not run out at an inconvenient moment. Just do not stockpile too far ahead of your needs, since e-liquid has a shelf life and is best used within the date printed on the packaging.

Overall, the pod represents reasonable value for people who want a simple, tidy, rechargeable setup and who accept paying a bit more per puff in exchange for convenience. If your priority is the lowest possible running cost, a refillable system is cheaper, though more hands-on.

Honest comparison with other pod options

No single product suits everyone, so here is a fair look at how the Hayati Pro Max Plus pod compares with the main alternatives a UK vaper is likely to consider. These comparisons are general, since specifications vary between product revisions, so always check the current details before you decide.

• Against compact 2ml-class closed pods such as Elfa-style or SMOK Novo-style pods. Compact pods are cheaper per pod and the hardware is smaller and lighter. The trade-off is that each pod runs out in far fewer puffs, so you change them more often. If you prefer a slim device and do not mind frequent swaps, the smaller format has real merits. If you want fewer changes and a longer gap between orders, a higher-rated pod like this one is more convenient.
• Against Vuse ePod and similar branded closed systems. These come from large manufacturers, have a long-established UK presence and are widely stocked in shops. They are well built and simple, though often more expensive per pod and offer fewer flavour choices. A Hayati pod gives you a wider flavour range, including cooling profiles like Fresh Mint, at a different price point.
• Against refillable pod kits such as Vaporesso XROS or Geekvape Wenax-style devices. Refillable pods let you choose any e-liquid and are the cheapest option per millilitre, with the option to adjust airflow on some models. You do have to fill them, keep an eye on coil life and put up with the occasional spill. A prefilled Hayati pod is cleaner and more grab-and-go.
• Against a tank-and-mod setup. A traditional kit with a bottle of e-liquid gives the most control and the lowest running costs, but it has a learning curve and is bulkier to carry. It is an ideal step up for experienced vapers and a harder start for newcomers.
• Against other flavours in the same range. Within the Hayati Pro Max Plus range, the same base takes pods in fruit, ice and mint flavours, including options such as Banana Ice and Blue Razz Lemonade. Fresh Mint is the clean, cooling, non-fruit choice in that set, and it is a sensible pick if you already own a fruit pod and want a change.

Where this pod is strongest is simplicity and consistency. You get a prefilled, sealed unit with a fresh mesh coil every time and a mouthpiece that is replaced along with it. Where it is weaker is cost per puff against refillables, the lack of adjustability and the fact that you are tied to one base. It also depends on a battery that you must charge, so it is not a grab-and-forget disposable.

If you want a mint flavour but are not sure about the format, think about your habits. If you vape little and want low fuss, this style of pod is a good match. If you vape heavily and are cost-focused, consider a refillable kit with a bottle of mint e-liquid instead. Either way, choose the format that lets you stay off cigarettes comfortably, because that is what counts.