Cart
0
The Lit Elite Pack comes in three variants: pink, purple, and hemp. They are not just different colours. Each variant uses a different paper formulation - different base material, different GSM weight, and a different burn profile. If you are trying to decide between them, you do not want to guess and find out the roll burns faster than you expected, or that the paper adds a flavour you were not looking for.
This article breaks down exactly how the three variants compare across every dimension that practically matters - burn rate, paper thickness, flavour contribution, and best use case - so you can make the right call without having to order all three. If you are looking for background on pink rolling papers in general, our pink rolling papers guide covers the wider category. This article is specifically about the Elite Pack variants and how they differ from each other.
At a glance - what is in each Elite Pack variant
Lit Elite Pack Pink
The pink variant is the most popular Elite Pack by a significant margin, and the sales data reflects it clearly. It is built from a fine, treated paper with a smooth surface that handles well - easy to roll without tearing, consistent in thickness, and minimal in flavour contribution. The pink colour comes from a natural dye treatment that does not affect taste. The aesthetic has made it the dominant choice for social rolling sessions and gifting in particular, but it works equally well as a daily personal paper. Its burn rate sits in the standard range for king size rolling papers. Shop Lit Elite Pack Pink.
Lit Elite Pack Purple
The purple variant sits between the pink and the hemp in terms of paper character. The paper composition is slightly denser than pink, which produces a marginally slower burn - noticeable in a direct side-by-side comparison, though not dramatic when used on its own. The purple dye treatment is natural and flavour-neutral. For smokers who want the visual identity of the Elite Pack range in a slightly more understated colour, or who found the pink burning a little fast for their preference and want to slow it down without going fully to hemp, purple is the answer. Shop Lit Elite Pack Purple.
Lit Elite Pack Hemp
The hemp variant is the most functionally distinct of the three. Made from hemp plant fibres rather than a processed paper base, it burns more slowly than both pink and purple, is the most durable of the three (least likely to tear during rolling or under humidity), and carries a faint earthy undertone that most tobacco smokers find complements the natural flavour of the tobacco rather than competing with it. If your primary use is rolling tobacco cigarettes daily and the experience quality matters more than the aesthetic, hemp is the right choice. Shop Lit Elite Pack Hemp.
Head-to-head: how the three variants actually compare
Burn rate - the most practically important difference
Burn rate determines how long your roll lasts, how hot the smoke feels, and how much of the tobacco flavour you taste across the smoke. A faster-burning paper shortens the experience and concentrates the flavour. A slower-burning paper extends it and produces a cooler, smoother draw.
-
Pink: Standard burn rate. Fast and even, consistent across the length of the roll. Comparable to most quality king size papers in the mid-price range.
-
Purple: Marginally slower than pink. The denser paper composition means each centimetre burns slightly longer. The difference is most noticeable when you are rolling tobacco specifically rather than anything lighter.
-
Hemp: Slowest of the three, and meaningfully so. Hemp plant fibres are denser and more tightly bonded than processed paper, which means they require more heat to combust. A hemp-paper roll produces a longer, cooler, more even smoke than either the pink or purple from the same quantity of tobacco.
Best for slow burn: Elite Pack Hemp. Best for a clean, standard burn rate: Elite Pack Pink. Middle ground: Elite Pack Purple.
Paper thickness (GSM) - how it affects feel and flavour
GSM - grams per square metre - is the standard measure of paper weight. Lower GSM means thinner, lighter paper that adds less of its own taste. Higher GSM means more durable paper that is easier to handle but slightly more present in the smoke's flavour.
-
Pink: Mid-range GSM. Easy to handle for a beginner, smooth surface that rolls consistently, and minimal flavour contribution at standard GSM weight.
-
Purple: Slightly higher than pink in density - the paper feels marginally stiffer when you handle a booklet side by side. Flavour difference is minimal. The main practical benefit is the slightly slower burn.
-
Hemp: The highest practical GSM of the three due to the hemp fibre structure. This makes it the most durable - it resists tearing during rolling, holds its shape under humidity, and is the most forgiving option for people who are still developing their rolling technique. The trade-off is a faint earthy note inherent to hemp fibre, which is a complement for tobacco but noticeable if you are rolling something very light.
Most neutral paper taste: Pink, closely followed by Purple. Best durability and ease of rolling: Hemp.
Flavour profile - what the paper itself adds to the smoke
The flavour contribution of the paper is what changes the taste of the smoke independently of whatever you put inside it. The goal for most tobacco rollers is zero added taste - you want to taste the tobacco, not the paper.
-
Pink: Neutral. The surface treatment and dye do not produce a discernible flavour in normal use. Suitable for tobacco, herbal blends, flavoured blends, and anything where a neutral wrapper is the priority.
-
Purple: Also neutral. No added flavour from the dye or paper composition. Behaves identically to pink in terms of taste contribution.
-
Hemp: Carries a faint earthy, slightly grassy note from the hemp fibre. This is not a strong flavour - at a fully packed tobacco roll it is essentially imperceptible - but it is present at the start of a lightly packed roll and becomes more noticeable as tobacco quantity decreases toward the end of a roll. For daily tobacco smokers, most find it a complementary note. For anything that is not tobacco, your preference may vary.
Most neutral: Pink and Purple, equally. Best for daily tobacco flavour pairing: Hemp.
Best occasion for each variant
-
Pink: Social rolling, group sessions, gifting, occasions where the visual matters and the conversation started by the paper colour is part of the point. The pink Elite Pack is the version most people want to pull out in company.
-
Purple: Personal daily use, a more understated aesthetic, or when you want a slight improvement in burn rate over the pink without committing fully to a hemp material.
-
Hemp: Daily tobacco rolling, anyone who prioritises a longer slow burn over aesthetics, people who want the most natural paper material available in the Elite Pack range, or anyone who prefers the earthy complementary flavour pairing with tobacco.
Pack value - which gives you the most per roll
All three Elite Pack variants are priced comparably. The hemp variant's durability advantage means fewer torn papers per booklet in practice - a sheet that does not tear is one you use rather than discard. For very high frequency daily users, hemp typically delivers better per-roll value over the course of a month. For occasional or social use, the pink's visual appeal and easy handling make it the better practical choice at the same price.
Which Elite Pack should you buy?
Choose Elite Pack Pink if:
You roll for social occasions or group settings, you are buying as a gift, or you want the most visually distinctive and widely appealing variant in the range. The pink is the best all-rounder - it works for every use case and has the broadest appeal. When in doubt, start with pink. Shop Elite Pack Pink →
Choose Elite Pack Purple if:
You want the Elite Pack quality for personal daily use and prefer something slightly more understated in colour. The marginally slower burn is an advantage for tobacco rolling specifically, and the paper character is otherwise identical to pink. A good step-up from pink for daily users who have noticed the standard burn rate is slightly faster than they prefer. Shop Elite Pack Purple →
Choose Elite Pack Hemp if:
You roll tobacco daily and want the slowest burn, the most natural paper material, and the best durability of the three options. Hemp is the functional choice over the aesthetic choice - not the most visually striking, but the best performer for serious daily tobacco rolling. Shop Elite Pack Hemp →
Quick recommendation: not sure where to start?
Most first-time buyers start with Pink - it is the best all-rounder. If you roll tobacco every day and want the slowest burn, go Hemp. Both are delivered pan-India.
Start with Pink - Best for tobacco: Hemp
Can I use Elite Pack papers with rolling tobacco?
Yes - all three Elite Pack variants work well with rolling tobacco. The hemp variant is the strongest choice specifically for tobacco rolling because the slow burn from the hemp fibre gives the tobacco's natural flavour more time to develop across the length of the smoke. The earthy note from the hemp paper also pairs naturally with the flavour profile of most loose tobaccos rather than adding a contrasting taste.
The pink and purple variants are equally compatible with tobacco - they are more neutral in character and produce a clean, even tobacco smoke without interference from the paper. If you are new to rolling tobacco and want guidance on the rolling technique itself, our step-by-step RYO guide for India beginners covers everything from setup to common mistakes. For the tobacco itself, Lit masala premium rolling tobacco is available online with pan-India delivery.
Frequently asked questions
What is the actual difference between Lit Elite Pack Pink and Purple?
Both are made from similar base paper with a natural dye treatment that does not affect flavour. The practical differences are two: the purple variant burns marginally slower due to a slightly denser paper composition, and the colour is more understated. For pure tobacco flavour, both are neutral. For burn rate, purple edges ahead of pink. For visual appeal and social use, pink is the dominant choice. Neither is clearly "better" - the decision is about burn preference and aesthetic.
Is the Elite Pack Hemp paper made from natural hemp?
Yes. The Lit Elite Pack Hemp is made from hemp plant fibres processed without chlorine bleaching. Hemp paper is a naturally derived alternative to wood pulp paper, and it burns more slowly as a direct result of the denser plant fibre structure. The earthy note it carries is the natural character of the hemp material - it is not an added flavour or treatment. The paper is as natural as a rolling paper gets.
How many papers are in each Lit Elite Pack?
Each Lit Elite Pack booklet contains king size rolling papers. The current pack count and any variant-specific details are listed on the individual product pages - see Elite Pack Pink, Elite Pack Purple, or Elite Pack Hemp for up-to-date information on count and pricing.
Is the Lit Elite Pack good for rolling tobacco specifically?
Yes - all three variants work for tobacco rolling and are king size, which is the standard size for RYO tobacco in India. The hemp variant gives the best burn performance for daily tobacco rolling. The pink and purple are the better all-rounders if you use the papers for multiple purposes, or if the visual element matters to you as part of the experience. The Elite Pack as a range is designed to be used with tobacco or other rolled material - it is not a specialist flavoured paper or a novelty item.
Get the full Lit Elite Pack range
Pink, purple and hemp - all king size, all with pan-India delivery and free stickers on every order.
