Can Rehydration Make The Tobacco Great Again?

[kcghost]

You will definitely lose something when you rehydrate but it will recover to say 80% of what it was.

 

[mso489]

First, try it dry. You don't want dust, but dry is often good.

 

[GandaulfTheGrey]

First, try it dry. You don't want dust, but dry is often good.

I did. It wasn't good in this case.

 

[lukasstrifeson]

Back when I used to smoke rollies, I kept an orange or lemon peel in the Drum pack to keep it moist. The added "topping" flavor is a nice little bonus. I've experimented with re-hydrating pipe tobacco the same way (but usually just with a moist paper towel or even a semi-dried teabag) and have had satisfying results.

 

[didimauw]

I like the way that sounds though.

When I become president, my motto, will be "MAKE TOBACCO GREAT AGAIN"

 

[mau1]

Place tobacco in a bowl.
Using distilled water, dampen a cloth (tea towel) and cover bowl. Check condition every few hours. Stir tobacco around in the bowl to evenly hydrate. Pinch test to see/measure the moisture. Remove and store in sealer jars when satisfied. Works for me.

 

[anotherbob]

I know with snuff a tonka bean cut in half will do rehydrating wonders. Plus adds a really great scent. I wonder if that would work with pipe tobacco.

 

[smokiespipesmoker123]

I have both rehydrated with the towel method and retopped aromatics to return them to tasty