Tongue Bite

[blendtobac]

Although sugar does have a higher combustion temperature, it's frequently added to tobaccos to lessen one of the causes of tongue bite- a higher pH. A more alkaline smoke is a primary cause of real tongue bite, and tobaccos like some Burleys will produce this. Adding sugars during the casing will help lower the pH of the smoke.
Russ

 

[padredeleltoro]

I find stoving helps with tongue bite, as it drives out ammonia. But in general, extremes of tobacco humidity, as well as rate of puffing, are the primary culprits. A properly packed pipe is less likely to bite, as it burns slower, along with tamping. And then pipe architecture is a consideration, too--if the stem hole is aimed right at the tongue. One can try dangling the pipe a bit to aim the smoke between the tongue and palate and not directly at either. For that reason, I suggest starters go with a bent shape for their first pipe. They're also less likely to get a mouthful of condensate, too, as it tends to follow gravity back towards the bowl.
Pipe smoking is such a symphony of subtleties, is it not?

 

[instymp]

Russ, so some people are much more sensitive to "burn" caused by whatever, IF they are doing all other suggestions properly, what kind/blends do you suggest? I know that some bites me & some makes me cough. I have several of yours that I really like and don't do what I said above.

 

[instymp]

Roth..exactly. But maybe he has a beginner/old guy that is sensitive blend. (like for me!)

I have to use several inhalers to keep breathing almost as much as a normal person does, That may cause tongue problems anyway. So...any suggestions are appreciated.

 

[lovethebriar]

Try premium pipe tobacco's, not drug store aromatic that smell great. These over the counter aromatic are most likely going to tattoo your tongue. It's different for all some have no problems with aromatic some have trouble with them. To each his own.