I did that with a 30 yr old batch of tobacco. Large slice of Red Deliscious which I wet first then left in bag for 24 hrs. But, I then promptly smoked the tobacco over next two weeks so I never saw mold growth. It was very common in old days.
Apple for Moisture
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Personally, I have no interest in keeping it wet. I have a hard time drying it in 90+% humidity Alabama, so once I get it dry, I want to keep it dry. I just pop a tin or jar, and set them on coffee mug warmer for a few hours or overnight, get it crispy, and I'm set. Moisture means steam, and steam means mouth burn... YMMV
Same. I use a glass tupperware, and put distilled water on a paper napkin. It gives me good results.
I do the same, though not with distilled water nor do I bother to sterilize the shards of terracotta.
If tobacco sticks to the piece it's easily wiped off to rejoin the rest of the hydrated tobacco.
Fruit? No way, unless there's no other way!
Why the hell would you buy bits of terra-cotta or other material when much terracotta in the form of broken pots are universally available from your own garden or for the asking?
Back in the old days pipe smokers had a week or so supply.
Yeah, I guess if you have extra sensitive hands.
To each his own.
Been a Mac user from ca. 1986
To each his own.
Been a Mac user from ca. 1986
Awesome. I became a fanboy in 2002 with the iMac G4. Hence my nickname.
I've heard that too and my response would be heck no! Unlike cigars which you do want some level of humidity/moisture factors while storing, pipe tobacco is best when optimally dry IMO. The only time I have done a re-hydrating exercise is when some older flakes got crisp due to a faulty container. With the I merely placed a paper towel dampened with distilled water and let it set for a week. It did revive the tobacco but I did lose some of the intensity of flavor. Anything organic matter like an apple will impart residual bacteria that can drive molding so I would not advise use of that technique.
I find that apple peel works well enough, also orange peel, depending on what you packed for lunch.
Remember, this is a field expedient, after all!
Just don't leave it in long enough for mold to form.
I'll keep it in the pouch for two days at the max. By then it will work it's restorative "magic."
Remember, this is a field expedient, after all!
Just don't leave it in long enough for mold to form.
I'll keep it in the pouch for two days at the max. By then it will work it's restorative "magic."
If you need to add moisture to your tobacco, try this. Take a paper towl and wet it. Ring it out. Take the top off of your tobacco decanter and lay the towel over the opening. Replace the lid and check it in 12 to 24 hours. Works for me like a charm. No mold issues here. If the paper towel dries out and you still want more moisture, just repeat.
Jef
Jef
My first Mac was the dual disk, No hard drive 8k processor in 1986. I’ve been a Mac user every since.
My grandfather said never to use an Apple slice. He did use a piece of orange peel if he needed to help rehydrate dry tobacco. I’ve used orange peel since the mid-1970s and have never had a mold problem. I also remove the peel after 24 hours.