Getting Started - Exactly How to Use Rapé

If you're trying to figure out how to use rapé without making a total mess of things, you've come to the right place. It's one of those things that looks pretty straightforward—it's just a powdered botanical snuff, right?—but the first time you actually hold a kuripe in your hand, it's normal to feel a bit hesitant. It's an intense experience, and doing it "the right way" is more about your mindset and your technique than just getting the powder up your nose. ...

February 25, 2026 · 6 min · Evaristo Loreen