Keeping Tinned Tobaccos in Optimum Smoking Condition

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boilermakerandy

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Nov 27, 2014

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• Dec 14, 2014

• #1

I tend to keep my tinned blends in the tin after opening. I like the paper wrapper and the tin itself because I just like the way they look and function but I find the tobacco tends to dry out too much by the time I get to the last few bowls.
Suggestions?
Disclaimer: I am new to tins after having been a bulk smoker for many years.

 

dottiewarden

Lifer

Mar 25, 2014

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Toronto

• Dec 14, 2014

• #2

Most pipers store their tobacco in mason jars once the tin has been opened. Others use mylar bags. I use jars.

 

planetary

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Jul 4, 2012

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• Dec 14, 2014

• #3

I immediately jar the tobacco after opening the tin.

 

mephistopheles

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Oct 14, 2014

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• Dec 14, 2014

• #4

I've got aromatics in tins and I've found that the fellas are correct in saying that everything should be jarred up once you pop the lid. They seem to lose their flavor pretty quickly if they aren't jarred right away.

 

judcole

Lifer

Sep 14, 2011

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Detroit

• Dec 14, 2014

• #5

I tend to keep my tinned blends in the tin after opening. I like the paper wrapper and the tin itself because I just like the way they look and function but I find the tobacco tends to dry out too much by the time I get to the last few bowls.

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The only way to avoid this is to take it out of the tin, or else smoke it before it dries out.

 

papipeguy

Lifer

Jul 31, 2010

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Bethlehem, Pa.

• Dec 14, 2014

• #6

I like to keep my blends in their tins too. One hint I got from an esteemed member is to keep the metal lid on top of the tobacco after it is removed. This is for tine like those used by C&D, McClelland and the like. I have found that the tobacco does stay fresher longer by keeping the metal lid in the can.

Jarring is the best way to keep things fresh but if I'm on the go I like to toss the tin in my bag and not play with pouches.

Try it and see if it works for you.

 

darwin

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Apr 9, 2014

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• Dec 14, 2014

• #7

A 5 mil aluminized ziplock quart size bag will hold one standard round tin and keep it from drying out for a long time even without heat-sealing. It does take up more room this way but can be used for casual transport duty whereas a jar is too fragile for such use.

 

mustanggt

Part of the Furniture Now

Dec 6, 2012

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• Dec 14, 2014

• #8

I have some big plastic containers that I have a folded paper towel that I moisten with distilled water. It seems to work well. If a tin is a little dry I just squirt it with distilled water to bring it back. Works well for me.

 

dottiewarden

Lifer

Mar 25, 2014

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Toronto

• Dec 14, 2014

• #9

Jarring is the best way to keep things fresh but if I'm on the go I like to toss the tin in my bag and not play with pouches.

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When I'm out and about, which incidently is always, I just remove enough tobacco of each blend from the jar and place it in a common sandwich baggie. If it's still too moist for smoking, I pitch a bowl's worth in some folded´paper to air as I run my errands. As soon as I get a chance to sit and smoke, the baccy is dry enough; with aros I'm a little more careful to make sure they don't over dry.

 

escioe

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Oct 31, 2013

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• Dec 14, 2014

• #10

Put a double layer of tinfoil between tin and lid.

 

mikestanley

Lifer

May 10, 2009

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Akron area of Ohio

• Dec 14, 2014

• #11

As said above. Tin foil or wax paper between the tin and lid will give you enough time to finish a tin without it drying out too much. I kept an 8 oz. tin of Cairo fresh for over a year with that method. Opened every few days or so, anything will dry a bit but generally, a little on the dry side is beneficial to better flavor anyway.
Mike S.

 

munky

Lurker

Dec 15, 2014

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Pearland, TX

• Dec 16, 2014

• #12

I jar now, but have used wax paper also.

 

griffonwing

Can't Leave

Nov 12, 2014

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Omaha AR

• Dec 16, 2014

• #13

Question.
If you take some wax, such as Burt's Bees, and rub it along the rim and lid, would this create enough of a tighter seal to prevent air-dry?

 

iamn8

Lifer

Sep 8, 2014

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Moody, AL

• Dec 16, 2014

• #14

I keep mine in a cigar humidor.

 

username

Lifer

Dec 24, 2014

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Tucson Az

• Dec 24, 2014

• #15

I just use use a jar funnel to help pour the contents of the tin into a mason jar. I have found that 1/2 pint jars work perfectly for holding the 2 oz tins.