Pure Leaf Tobacco Blog
How to Keep Tobacco Fresh
Tobacco that is sealed in a package of some sort normally stays fresh on the shelf for approximately two years. Once a package seal is broken, however, the tobacco begins to dry out, affecting the flavor. Fresh tobacco is the goal, but many tobacco users aren’t sure...
What is Wrapper Grade Tobacco Leaf?
When wrapping a cigar or rolling your own blend of tobacco, there are several components involved, one of which is the outer layer, or wrapper. A wrapper grade tobacco leaf is one which comprises the outside layer of tobacco on a cigar or “wrap” and gives the wrap one...
Where to Buy Fronto Leaf Online
When searching for a high-quality, source for your whole leaf tobacco, you may ask yourself, "Where can I buy fronto leaf online?" Look no further than Total Leaf Supply for answers to all your questions! We provide the finest whole leaf tobacco available online, at...
What is Fronto Leaf?
When the world looks for good things to smoke, they head to Jamaica. Beyond the stereotypical sticky buds that bring tourists to the beaches and byways of many Caribbean islands, Jamaica has gifted the world with some of the most potent and uniquely flavorful...
What is Shade Grown Tobacco?
The term shade grown tobacco isn't used to describe tobacco plants grown beneath a tree or cultivated in a greenhouse. Shade grown tobacco is primarily produced in Connecticut, Southern Vermont, or Massachusetts, in the shade of the Connecticut River. In addition to...
What is Sun Cured Tobacco?
Curing is an imperative step in tobacco’s journey from the farm to your hands. There are many curing methods that are used to produce different flavors and experiences. One extremely popular method is sun curing tobacco. This is done on Oriental tobaccos, including...
What is Air Cured Tobacco?
One of the most important steps in producing high-quality tobacco is the curing process. Tobacco leaves must undergo a drying process before manufacturing can begin. This process is also known as curing. During the process of curing, the weight of the raw tobacco can...
What is Flue Cured Tobacco?
There are three types of tobacco curing methods traditionally used: Air-Cured, Fire-Cured, and Flue-Cured. Each of the different curing methods results in a tobacco product that is distinguishable by both its nicotine content and its aroma. Of all the curing methods,...
What is Fire Cured Tobacco?
This type of tobacco takes its name from the wood-fire curing process that is used to give the finished tobacco product a rich flavor profile which includes wood and smoke. It is always necessary to cure raw tobacco after harvesting and before it can be consumed....
How is Tobacco Cured?
After the tobacco plant is harvested for its leaves and before it is ready for consumption, tobacco must first be thoroughly dried. Tobacco farmers refer to the drying process of tobacco leaves as “curing.” Tobacco leaves must be cured because the green tobacco leaf...