Long Time Storage of a Pouch

[GandaulfTheGrey]

I'm new to pipe smoking
I've bought a pouch of Captain Black Gold last month, to smoke once in a week. Well, as you can guess, I loved the taste when it was new but now it's annoying.
I've read some threads on this forum, and saw that many members suggest buying a tin instead of a pouch. But I consume very little amounts, and Captain Black tins are too huge (12 oz) and I know I would never finish them.
So, is there any way to store tobacco in small scales for a long time?

 

[trouttimes]

Gandalf, join the brothers of the Ball jar. Ball jars will keep tabacco for years!

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

I have found after opening the pouch tobacco remains fully smokable condition up to a month if it comes in gold-colored foiled type plastic pouches like Mc Baren uses on their Amphora & St Brunos brands

 

[GandaulfTheGrey]

@trouttimes Thank you for your advice! I'm gonna order a jar.
@paulie66scandinavian Yeah but the problem is, one month has passed, and most of the tobacco is unusable now.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

@GandaulfTheGrey , could you consider rehydrating them?

 

[GandaulfTheGrey]

@GandaulfTheGrey , could you consider rehydrating them?

How should I do that? If it can make the tobacco like what it was, it's a really good idea.

 

[burleyboy]

These are, what I use for storage. They come in different sizes and I try to take ones, that do not leave too much emty space.

I rarely have to rehydrate any tobacco, but when I do, I put the tobacco in a strainer and hold it over boiling water for just a few seconds.

 

[mso489]

Because many blends come quite moist and may smoke nicely, you may think dryer tobacco has had it. In most cases, it's not so. The jars are highly recommended by one and all, and hydrating is fine if you like a more moist tobacco, but it is not necessary for a good smoke in most cases. Some blends are improved by letting them dry outside the jar before smoking, for a better light and more even burn.

 

[Dusk]

How should I do that? If it can make the tobacco like what it was, it's a really good idea.

Split it up into smaller batches then leave a piece of bread or slice of apple with them in a sealed container. Check it periodically and fluff until it's springy again. You don't want it getting too moist or mold can form.

 

[GandaulfTheGrey]

Thank you all.
If the jar is too big, do you recommend filling the empty space with paper, plastic or something?
@trouttimes @burleyboy I especially invite you to answer this.

 

[mso489]

Jars come in many sizes, so you can buy a set of small ones that will accommodate a pouch at time, no filler needed even when there's just a bit left.

 

[burleyboy]

There is no filler needed, as mso said. I have mainly two sizes of jars. One for about 100g ribbon cut tobacco and one for 50g.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Another vote for jars although I use the Kilner ones.

Chris.

 

[Jef]

Lately I have been smoking Captain Black in the pouch. Sometimes the tobacco is really dry even though the pouch is wrapped. To fix the problem, this is what I do. I bought a ceramic pineapple at a gift shop. I put the tobacco in the base. Then I take a paper towel an cut it to the size of the inside of the lid. I get it wet under the cold water tap and squeeze out any excess. I just stick it to the underside of the lid. It will say there with no problem. I put the lid on and just check it every day. It never takes longer than 3 days. Most of the time it only takes 2. Try it, it works.

Jef

 

[the sheltered piper]

I'm new to pipe smoking
I've bought a pouch of Captain Black Gold last month, to smoke once in a week. Well, as you can guess, I loved the taste when it was new but now it's annoying.
I've read some threads on this forum, and saw that many members suggest buying a tin instead of a pouch. But I consume very little amounts, and Captain Black tins are too huge (12 oz) and I know I would never finish them.
So, is there any way to store tobacco in small scales for a long time?

That sounds a lot like the way I have it too.
Another thing is that one like to try different blends, but don't want them to get spoiled.

Now, I haven't read or heard about any U.S. pipe smokers doing this since the main way seem to be mason-jars or other glass jars of that type for storage.

I read a while back that it is possible to vacuum-pack pipe-tobacco for longer term storage using one of those vac-and-seal kitchen machines.


So when I open up a new 50gram tin I divide the content into 3'rds. One third stays in the tin for current use, the other two piles i put in a small bag each and do a vac-n-seal on after I write content and date on the bag.
So far I have not stored them in the freezer but I have read that would increase the storage capabilities substantially.

Some of you experienced smokers may please comment on this.

I do guess that it won't be 'cellaring' the tobacco as just preserving it, and the bags used are food-grade quality.

Now the main reason I do this is mostly because I don't want the tobacco to go 'bad' before I've smoked it, and considering that the price for ONE 50gram tin of pipe tobacco here in Sweden averages about $27 you might understand why.

I do get quite jealous of your U.S. prices and blends! ?

 

[jpmcwjr]

I'd say no on freezer, no on vacuum packing. The bags you use are key: they need to be not just water impervious, but air as well. Double and triple bagging helps substantially.

Ball, Mason, Kerr and Kilmer all make suitable storage jars in many sizes.

 

[bullwinkle]

Jars are dirt cheap.. Local TSC has a dz of most sizes for under $10..

 

[the sheltered piper]

I'd say no on freezer, no on vacuum packing. The bags you use are key: they need to be not just water impervious, but air as well. Double and triple bagging helps substantially.

Ball, Mason, Kerr and Kilmer all make suitable storage jars in many sizes.

Hm, ok!
Any particular reason to not vacuum pack it?
My thought would be that the less air in contact with the tobacco would be beneficial, and if you don't plan on using it for a while?
And the tins I've bought have all been under vacuum seal, so that's why I'm curious? ?

Btw, those bags are both water and air tight when heat-sealed, you can even boil and microwave them (100microns thick). We use them quite often for freeze storing wild game meat.

 

[jpmcwjr]

It's not been proven that it does anything. If you are going really long term, it could be worthwhile, for peace of mind at least.

 

[deleon]

You can't go wrong with Ball jars, I'd say buy one or two packs in different sizes. As you buy more and more tobacco you're going to need different size jars and it's best to have some on hand, than buying at the last minute and not find the ones you're looking for. I get mine at the grocery store & wal-mart. Target, sometimes carry them where I live. The other advantage is you can reuse them for other tobaccos just a good cleaning will remove the old tobacco aroma.