Rapé

What rapé is

The word rapé covers a wide range of snuff products from South America. It is also written rapeh, and hapé is a common variant; the term shamanic snuff is used as well. In 2015, researchers at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a chemical analysis of rapé products. Their abstract describes a substantial amount of plant material, with or without tobacco, and reports Nicotiana rustica, a tobacco species of the nightshade family (Solanaceae), in the tobacco-containing products analysed.

Like every product in the shop, rapé is sold strictly as a collectible or souvenir item. Most product names give the people or maker first and then the blend name, for example Huni Kuin and Cumaru, or Yawanawa and Tsunu.

Blends by people and maker

Each subcategory takes its name from the people or maker name printed in the product names. The table shows a few blends from each one.

Blends without a people name, such as Amazon, Golden, Mint or Tonka, are grouped in the Shamanic Snuff subcategory.

Tobacco-free blends

Six blends carry "Tobacco Free" in their product name, among them the tobacco-free Parica and tobacco-free Mint blends, Haux Haux and Tonka. If you are looking for a blend without tobacco, check the product name and the label.

Tepi, kuripe and ashes

The rapé accessories subcategory lists tepi and kuripe applicators, most of them in bamboo and some in hardwood. Several carry the name of Tete Pawã Arts Studio. Storage bottles of 10 ml and 30 ml are listed there as well.

The Ashes subcategory lists ten bark ashes from Brazil, each sold on its own: for example parica, samaúma (kapok, Ceiba pentandra), cumaru (Dipteryx odorata) and mulateiro (Calycophyllum spruceanum).

Packaging and delivery

Parcels are packed on business days. The outer packaging is neutral and says nothing about what is inside; the shipping label carries the delivery details the carrier requires. Many international parcels arrive within 3 to 15 business days after dispatch, but this is an estimate: customs, public holidays and local carriers can add time. The Delivery, Tracking & Returns page has the full details.

Frequently asked questions

What is rapé made of?

It is plant-based, and tobacco may or may not be part of the mix. The CDC study confirmed Nicotiana rustica in the tobacco-containing products it analysed. Ingredients are not broken down blend by blend on this page.

Are there tobacco-free blends?

Yes. Six blends carry "Tobacco Free" in their product name, including Parica, Mint, Haux Haux and Tonka.

Which pack sizes are there?

Almost every blend comes in packs of 10 g and 50 g; Huni Kuin 7 Herbs is sold in 10 g only. Ashes and accessories have their own formats.

Where do the ashes come from?

All ten bark ashes in the Ashes subcategory are named as coming from Brazil, among them parica, samaúma, cumaru and mulateiro. Each ash is sold separately.

How can I follow my order?

Whenever tracking is available, a link goes to your order email once the parcel has left. The first carrier scan can take a while to show up. The guest tracking page also works with your order reference and email address, and it is worth checking your spam folder.