Step 1: Grind evenly
A medium, consistent grind gives the best airflow and flavour. Too coarse and the material heats unevenly; too fine and it clogs the screen and tastes harsh. A 4-piece grinder with diamond teeth does this well — see our Grinder Guide if you're choosing one.
Step 2: Load the chamber
Fill the chamber loosely — most devices perform best around 80% full, with a gentle tamp so air can still flow through. Overfilling is the most common beginner mistake and leads to a burnt taste and blocked air path.
Step 3: Choose a starting temperature
- 180°C — light, flavourful, gentle first draws
- 190–200°C — the everyday middle ground
- 205–210°C — fuller extraction towards the end
Step 4: Draw slowly
Take long, slow, steady draws rather than quick puffs. Convection devices especially need a gentle pull so hot air can pass through the material. Wait a few seconds between draws to let the heater recover.
Step 5: Stir and step up
Halfway through, open the chamber and stir the material for an even finish. Increase the temperature in small steps rather than jumping straight to the top — most people finish with one or two stirs.
Step 6: Clean between uses
Switch off, unplug and allow hot parts to cool before handling. Empty used material and brush accessible screens as your model's manual directs. Clean only approved removable parts with the specified cleaner and contact-time limit; never soak the powered body. Our How to Clean a Dry Herb Vaporiser guide explains the routine with a manufacturer-supported VENTY example.
Lawful use
Products are intended for lawful use only, with tobacco, legal herbal blends or other lawful botanical materials, and per-product suitability is shown on each product page. We do not sell any controlled substance. New to devices? Start with our Dry Herb Vaporizers Explained guide.