How to Process Whole Leaf Tobacco

by | Sep 26, 2019 | Uncategorized

Why Should You Process Your Own Whole Leaf Tobacco at Home? Did you know it’s unbelievably easy to shred your own whole leaf tobacco? Why pay for pre-shredded leaf when you can buy whole leaf tobacco and shred it when you need it? The process is easy and fun, and you...
History of Growing Shade Tobacco

History of Growing Shade Tobacco

by | Aug 23, 2019 | Uncategorized

Native Americans were already successfully growing and harvesting tobacco in the Connecticut Valley when the first European settlers arrived there way back in the 1630s. Although Virginia tobacco crops that were being grown and used for pipe tobacco was more desirable...

Find the Perfect Cigar by Rolling Your Own

by | Jun 25, 2019 | Uncategorized

Roll your own cigars to cultivate an experience that caters to your specific tastes. You can tap into the tradition of whole leaf tobacco in a more personalized, cost-efficient way. Ingredients – To begin, you must select your three types of leaf: wrappers,...

How to Keep Tobacco Fresh

by | May 31, 2019 | Uncategorized

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?

by | Apr 24, 2019 | Uncategorized

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...