:: Did you know?
When Christopher Columbus traveled the Ocean Blue to the Americas in 1492, he saw the Caribbean natives rolling tobacco leaves or smoking it in a pipe. After observing this unique custom,
he brought these "cigars" back to Spain and the craft of cigar-making was
perfected.
:: Cigar Consistency
As cigars are made by hand, the length
of time spent rolling a cigar can improve its consistency. Cigars that are
rolled for long durations of time by the same person will generally have a
better taste and uniformity. Also, cigar leaves are like snowflakes: each a
different texture, size and shape -- even if they're from the same farm or
plant!
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Storing Cigars
Cigars are natural,
organic and sensitive to their environment. With this in mind, cigars must be
properly maintained and stored. The best way to do this is to keep cigars in a
humidor, a device or room that keeps cigars in conditions similar to those in
which the tobacco grew and was rolled in. Humidor temperatures should stay
between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit with about 65-70% humidity. Cigars that are left
out in an improper environment can eventually grow mold or dry
out.
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