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Tobacco in the Philippines: Colonial Roots and Asia's Oldest Cigar Factory

The Philippines has grown tobacco since 1592 when Spanish friars planted Cuban seeds in the Cagayan Valley. Today Tabacalera — est. 1881, Asia’s oldest cigar factory — still rolls by hand. And Philippine filler leaf reaches Dominican cigars worldwide.

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Published on: August 16, 2025 11:46 pm

Modified at: March 31, 2026 2:12 pm

Tobacco in Zambia: The Refugee Crop and the Debt That Followed

Zambia’s tobacco industry was seeded by Zimbabweans fleeing Mugabe’s land seizures in 2002. Today 76% of growers are on BAT or JTI contracts, China buys 60% of the leaf, and farmers sleep in depot toilets waiting to be paid.

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Published on: August 12, 2025 7:57 pm

Modified at: March 31, 2026 2:07 pm

Tobacco in Kenya: History, Farming, and the 2040 Phase-Out

Kenya’s tobacco story: 55,000 smallholder farmers, colonial debt-farming structures, and a 2040 phase-out target. How Kenya fits into the global tobacco picture.

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Published on: August 13, 2025 3:38 pm

Modified at: March 31, 2026 1:48 pm

Wrapper Unwrapped: Explore Different Types - Guide NOW!

Beyond the surface! Different types of cigar wrappers; Cigar Emperor’s guide to flavor impact & selection in Thailand; wrapper secrets unwrapped!

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Published on: January 6, 2021 4:14 am

Modified at: March 31, 2026 1:16 pm

Cigar & Drink Pairing Guide: Perfect Combinations from Cigar Emperor

Learn the art of pairing cigars with beverages like whiskey, rum, and wine. Get expert tips from Dr. Matthew Nekvapil for a truly rich experience

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Published on: March 18, 2023 8:30 pm

Modified at: March 31, 2026 1:15 pm

How to Cut a Cigar - Complete Guide

Master how to cut a cigar with our expert guide. Learn proper cutting techniques, best cigar cutters, and avoid common mistakes for the perfect smoke.

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Published on: June 12, 2022 11:33 am

Modified at: March 31, 2026 1:13 pm

Tobacco in Mexico: San Andrés Wrapper Tradition

Mexico’s San Andrés Tuxtla region produces a distinctive maduro wrapper prized by premium cigar blenders. An overview of Mexican tobacco history, cultivation, and global trade.

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Published on: August 13, 2025 8:11 pm

Modified at: March 29, 2026 11:29 am

Tobacco in the Dominican Republic: Premium Cigars

The Dominican Republic is the world’s largest exporter of premium cigars. Explore the Cibao Valley, key leaf types, and why DR tobacco produces such smooth, complex blends.

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Published on: August 17, 2025 11:57 pm

Modified at: March 29, 2026 11:29 am

Tobacco in Honduras: Premium Cigar Country

Honduras is one of the world’s foremost cigar tobacco origins. Discover its key growing regions — Jamastran, Talanga, Santa Rosa — and the leaf types that define Honduran blends.

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Published on: August 17, 2025 6:23 am

Modified at: March 29, 2026 11:29 am

Tobacco in Australia: History and Decline

Australia once had a thriving tobacco industry, but commercial cultivation ended in the 2000s after subsidy withdrawal. An overview of the crop’s history and the now-illegal growing landscape.

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Published on: August 16, 2025 9:45 pm

Modified at: March 29, 2026 11:29 am

Tobacco in Paraguay: Burley Leaf and Exports

Paraguay is South America’s second-largest tobacco exporter, growing mainly Burley leaf. An overview of cultivation, the smallholder farming system, and export channels.

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Published on: August 19, 2025 7:17 pm

Modified at: March 29, 2026 11:29 am

Tobacco in Argentina: Burley and Virginia Leaf

Argentina is a major tobacco exporter, producing Burley and Virginia leaf in the northwestern provinces. An overview of cultivation, export markets, and the industry’s economic role.

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Published on: August 14, 2025 1:18 pm

Modified at: March 29, 2026 11:29 am

Tobacco in Italy: Cultivation and Market

Italy grows Burley and Virginia tobacco in Campania and Veneto, primarily for major manufacturers. An overview of the crop’s history and its limited but persistent role.

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Published on: August 14, 2025 11:17 am

Modified at: March 29, 2026 11:29 am

Tobacco in Spain: Cultivation and EU Context

Spain is one of Europe’s largest tobacco producers, growing Virginia and Burley leaf mainly in Extremadura. An overview of cultivation, EU subsidies, and the industry’s future.

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Published on: August 18, 2025 3:11 pm

Modified at: March 29, 2026 11:29 am

Tobacco in Greece: Oriental Leaf and Exports

Greece has a long history producing Oriental tobacco, particularly in Macedonia and Thrace. An overview of cultivation, EU subsidy history, and the declining but persistent industry.

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Published on: August 21, 2025 2:03 am

Modified at: March 29, 2026 11:29 am

Tobacco in Serbia: Cultivation and Industry

Serbia grows Virginia and Oriental tobacco varieties, with production concentrated in the Niš region. An overview of the industry’s history and current role in the regional market.

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Published on: August 18, 2025 11:01 pm

Modified at: March 29, 2026 11:29 am

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