Clove Pipe Tobacco Experiment

[dctune]

I see the discussion/question of a clove pipe tobacco pop up here from time to time. And I’ve made no secret of my own love for clove flavored everything. The tobacco I was most encouraged to try for clove was Bosun Cut Plug. While it’s a fine tobacco, it’s not what I’m looking for.

I was in the local B&M chatting about Djarum and old clove cigarettes with them a day ago. After we sufficiently bashed the anti-tobacco, double-standard government and called politicians various names, we started up about clove pipe tobacco. I told John (works there) how some had suggested spraying clove oil on some tobacco you like and letting it dry, and how that would probably work, but I’m wayyyyy to lazy for a science experiment like that.

He suggested just buying some whole cloves like his mom used to stuff in a ham. Then he gave me a couple free ounces of a straight Kentucky burley blend, no casing, and said go try it out. Said leave them in the bag/jar with the tobacco til I feel it’s where I like it.

Admittedly, I smoked one delicious bowl ere the task began. But last night my wife got back from the grocery and the journey began.

Stuck my nose in the bag this morning. Smells like we’re heading in the right direction.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

 

[GabrielSTB]

This is exciting. Cant wait to hear about the final results!

 

[dctune]

This is exciting. Cant wait to hear about the final results!

I’ll update in a week or so and tell how it’s going!

 

[kcghost]

I am kind of like cosmicfolklore.

 

[mingc]

What's the plan? Ground up cloves mixed with the leaves?

 

[dctune]

What's the plan? Ground up cloves mixed with the leaves?

No. The whole cloves are essentially small stalks. Very easy to feel and pick out. Like little sticks. Before I put them in with the tobacco, I basically removed anything that could “flake” off and join the leaves.

 

[paulfg]

I was way off track,thinking of these

 

[NomadOrb]

I'm also a big fan of clove flavored tobacco, so I'll be following your experiment with great interest.

 

[mingc]

No. The whole cloves are essentially small stalks. Very easy to feel and pick out. Like little sticks. Before I put them in with the tobacco, I basically removed anything that could “flake” off and join the leaves. View attachment 135791

Got it!

 

[dctune]

I put about 15 of them in the bag. I honestly have no idea how many are necessary to achieve what we’re after here, but I didn’t want to overdo it knowing clove is a rather strong spice.

 

[bluegrassbrian]

I'd recommend some actual quality cloves that are full of terpenoids - try Penzeys's. They sell both Ceylon and Madagascar cloves.

That said, I've actually made clove teas in varying concentrations when I was experimenting making my own Kretek.
The application of even high concentration clove tea (by way of a fine mist spray) never quite gave me what I was looking for.

 

[NomadOrb]

I believe the kretek cigs use actual ground up clove in them.

 

[WVOldFart]

I have sprinkled ground cloves in some tobacco I wasn't thrilled with and it made a nice smoke. Keep in mind that the cloves will ghost your pipe. Delegate a pipe to your experiment.

 

[futureman]

 

[dctune]

I have sprinkled ground cloves in some tobacco I wasn't thrilled with and it made a nice smoke. Keep in mind that the cloves will ghost your pipe. Delegate a pipe to your experiment.

Yes. I’ve got a pipe just for this purpose.

You say you weren’t thrilled? Or did you mean you were thrilled?

 

[WVOldFart]

Yes. I’ve got a pipe just for this purpose.

You say you weren’t thrilled? Or did you mean you were thrilled?

I sprinkled the ground clove on tobacco I didn't care for that much. It made a very enjoyable smoke. I don't do it too often, but I have a pipe set aside for it and a container of ground clove to use whenever the urge hits me. I know it might not be for everyone, but it isn't any worse than Deer Tongue or floral essences. It's just what you like. Enjoy.

 

[mingc]

I sprinkled the ground clove on tobacco I didn't care for that much. It made a very enjoyable smoke. I don't do it too often, but I have a pipe set aside for it and a container of ground clove to use whenever the urge hits me. I know it might not be for everyone, but it isn't any worse than Deer Tongue or floral essences. It's just what you like. Enjoy.

Does the clove crackle when smoked?

 

[cosmicfolklore]

This thread inspires me to try my own experiment with cloves. I'll tie some to the roof of my house of a year, and see what that does.

 

[WVOldFart]

Does the clove crackle when smoked?

You don't put that much in the tobacco. Remember you can always sprinkle more in, but you can't take it out. I haven't had it crackle.