Tobacco in Brazil:

One of the most diverse countries in the world, Brazil has had a long history of cultivation and is the largest exporter of tobacco in the world; however the crop only occupies about 0.75% of the cultivated area Although this may seem small, the country is enormous and has some of the most diverse wildlife species on the planet. The Amazon rainforest covers a vast majority of Brazil, sharing the wondrous medicinal plants, and fruits of the ancient world with its inhabitants and the world today. We have yet to discover the species of indigenous knowledge, lost to the wrath of time, long ago.  Tobacco Growing In Brazil Tobacco is grown mainly in two regions – in the poorer northeast region which specializes in black tobacco and tobacco leaf for cigar wrapping and in the richer south which grows the

When cutting the cap, you want to ensure you only use an actual cigar cutter. Ripping it with your teeth or sawing it as I did shouldn’t even be considered as it can destroy the cigar, causing it to unravel completely. Take the cutter, and at the closed end nearest the wrapper, find a small line wrapping around the cigar about 3mm from the end. This is where the cap was secured to the cigar and where we ideally want to cut the cigar to ensure it remains intact and that the flavor profile isn’t compromised. Taking the guillotine cutter, gently slide the blades, so they just touch the point where you want to cut the cigar. Then, in a swift motion, cut the cap clean off. If some tobacco becomes loose, lick the tip of your finger and use

The best way to begin smoking a cigar is to buy a cigar and smoke it right away. This can be done either at a local tobacconist, a cigar lounge or in the company of friends or family who already enjoy smoking. Ideally, just as you learn to crawl before you walk, it’s wise to procure a mellow to medium bodied cigar. Selecting one that’s too strong can either result in a poor experience thanks to a palate not accustomed to its richness, or worse, becoming intoxicated from the cigar which replicates the symptoms of alcohol intoxication but without the buzz. The second most important step in selecting a cigar is to choose one that’s well made. Inexpensive machine-made cigars won’t give you the same experience as a finely aged hand-rolled cigar. Many of the cheaper sticks use chemical agents

Can you save a half smoked cigar? The short answer is yes, of course. The debate boils down to how much length of a cigar is really worth saving and do you really care what others think of your frugality. Many have done it before, myself included. In the middle of a sublime smoke, the phone rings. You’re called away suddenly but you can’t take your cigar along for the ride. What do you do with a $30 Cohiba when you’ve barely finished the first third. That leaves $20 worth of cigar on the table. You wouldn’t toss a $20 bill out with the ashes just because you didn’t have time to spend it, would you? Of course not. But, let’s keep a few logical considerations in mind. While saving a half-smoked cigar is acceptable, sticking it back in your