New tobacco from the B&M, two different types. I got Mac Baren 7 Seas Royal blend, and a house made blend. Problem is, when I tried to smoke both, they kept going out despite all my efforts. Any ideas how to get the perfect moisture level from new tobacco?
Wet tobacco ;/
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I think almost all blends can stand some moisture loss, especially freshly opened tins. If there is too much steam in the smoke it carries more heat than flavor and makes for a less enjoyable experience
With that said, packing technique is another factor to consider when a pipe won't stay lit. If its too loose, with moist tobacco, keeping the ember burning evenly across the bowl is difficult.
I've never smoked any tobacco that was too dry. I'm not even sure this is possible. :?:
Has anyone had an experience with a tobacco that was too dry?
With that said, packing technique is another factor to consider when a pipe won't stay lit. If its too loose, with moist tobacco, keeping the ember burning evenly across the bowl is difficult.
I've never smoked any tobacco that was too dry. I'm not even sure this is possible. :?:
Has anyone had an experience with a tobacco that was too dry?
As said by the rest, plan ahead and prepare for your bowl. I have 2 wooden bowls I use for various pipe related missions, drying being one of em'.
I personally tend to leave all my tobacco at whatever moisture level it comes to me at. Even the really moist ones like SG blends I only dry a bowl or 2 at a time. That's just my own way.
And I have smoked too dry mlaug. That bowl smoked fast and hot, kinda like a dry Christmas tree goin' up (-:
When I absolutely positively gotta have a smoke now and can't wait for something to dry out, I reach for a shag cut and a small bowl to hold me over.
I personally tend to leave all my tobacco at whatever moisture level it comes to me at. Even the really moist ones like SG blends I only dry a bowl or 2 at a time. That's just my own way.
And I have smoked too dry mlaug. That bowl smoked fast and hot, kinda like a dry Christmas tree goin' up (-:
When I absolutely positively gotta have a smoke now and can't wait for something to dry out, I reach for a shag cut and a small bowl to hold me over.
Since it's easier to let tobacco sit out to dry for a bit than it is to re-hydrate it, I think manufacturers tend to lean to the moister side when they produce to be safe.
The same goes for cigars. They are often shipped wet from the Caribbean and Central America.
The same goes for cigars. They are often shipped wet from the Caribbean and Central America.
I've had a number of MacBaren blends, including 7 Seas Royal, and they all had more moisture in the tins than any other brand. Like stated before just give it a little dry out time and check on the leaf to make sure it's not drying out too much.
I agree that most blends are shipped with more than the ideal level of moisture. I guess it makes sense as mentioned above, it is easy to leave some out to dry for an hour or so.
As to "Has anyone had an experience with a tobacco that was too dry?" Only once. A pouch of St. Bruno bought from a super market. It must have been on the shelf, under hot lights, for many years. The problem was it crumbled to dust as soon as you tried to pack it into the bowl. It re-hydrated ok, but is a lot more messing about than drying over moist tobacco.
As to "Has anyone had an experience with a tobacco that was too dry?" Only once. A pouch of St. Bruno bought from a super market. It must have been on the shelf, under hot lights, for many years. The problem was it crumbled to dust as soon as you tried to pack it into the bowl. It re-hydrated ok, but is a lot more messing about than drying over moist tobacco.
One exception to the blended overly moist rule of thumb are my blends, available from 4noggins. I purposely created them to be drier than other blends, since I've found that drier tobacco smoked better, and offers more flavor when smoked slow. In fact, if you try one of my blends, smoke a few bowls As IS. Then, if you feel it's too dry, load your pipe, cup your hand around the bowl, and breathe into the bowl 4-6 times. This should result in the perfect moisture level. Normal rehydration methods will ruin my blends.
Interesting gentlemen. I have found this very helpful. Very helpful indeed. I have actually put a bowl out for dry-ing my tobacco, like you posted in that one picture OTD (seems like you help answer any question I ask haha). So lets hope for the best! Also, as a side question I have an idea and I'm not am not the first to have it. HEre it is:
Lets say you get some ribbon tobacco that is slightly peppered with larger pieces, and maybe its kind of thick. Would cutting it help in the burning process any?
Lets say you get some ribbon tobacco that is slightly peppered with larger pieces, and maybe its kind of thick. Would cutting it help in the burning process any?
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