Would You... Should You...

[irishjedi]

Say you have some tobacco already stored in jars, that have been there for a few months. Say you buy a new tin of said tobacco, would you combine it with the already stored jar or would you put the new tin in its own jar. Gotta make sure got all my bases covered when I get off deployment, and start the collection of right.
*Cheers*

Mike

 

[numbersix]

I am not an expert in storing, but from what I've heard other members say, keep it in the tin. Not only should it age well, but if you choose to sell it years from now, it will increase in value being in the original tin.

 

[kashmir]

Tobacco in tins should age well providing the tin hasn't been opened. Round tins store better than square ones on account of the integrity of the round seal. Once a tin is opened for sampling, the tobacco should be good for at least several weeks or even a couple of months. Make sure to remove any bits of tobacco from the seal before re-sealing. Plastic covered 2oz. cans last about as long as round metal toped tins, after opening. But after a couple months you'll need to rehydrate the tobacco. And any blend will loose something after rehydration. I wouldn't add the contents of a tin to the same blend already jarred, as they'll be diffrent ages. Ball jars are cheap enough that you can dedicate them. They recycle well too. Just remember to use new sealing tops for each new jarred blend. Screw top rings good for several recyclings. If your paranoid about air leaks you can always dip your jars,top into molton wax to guarantee a hermetic seal.

 

[4dotsasieni]

And if you're not going to open the tin for a while, it doesn't hurt to stick it in a ziploc or other resealable bag, making sure you get as much air out as possible.

 

[numbersix]

And if you're not going to open the tin for a while, it doesn't hurt to stick it in a ziploc or other resealable bag, making sure you get as much air out as possible.

+1
I keep mine in a plastic bin.

 

[teufelhund]

Those nifty acryllic bail locking cylinders are just a bit larger than most >2oz. tins (Round ones anyhow) so I like to stack them inside works like a charm.

 

[mso489]

Yeah, a sealed tin is great for storage and aging. Usually keeping a sealed tin only improves the tobacco

and makes the ingredients in a blend meld all the more. So if your sealed tins sit around for a year or two

or more, you'll only enjoy them all the more. 'Don't believe I'd sell nothin'.

 

[zonomo]

And if you're not going to open the tin for a while, it doesn't hurt to stick it in a ziploc or other resealable bag, making sure you get as much air out as possible.

Interesting point. I think I'll do that. Thanks.

 

[peckinpahhombre]

At any one time, I have between 10 and 15 tins open. I store my open tins in flip jars like the one shown below. They have a silicone gasket and close air tight. All the tobacco stays nice and fresh and doesn't dry out. I just put the lid back on the tin and drop it into the container and close it up. I have three of them and they each hold 3 to 5 tins, depending on their size. Wal-Mart sells them for about $9 (in Canada - probably cheaper in the US).

 

[kcghost]

There is no need to open tinned tobacco to age it. You can't age any better than leaving it in the tin.
Once a tin is opened you should jar it. The seal on a jar is much better than the plastic lids they give you on tins. You can leave it in the tin and it will maintain its freshness for an extended time but the depth of flavor and strength will begin to slowly wane after a few days. Jarring it extends this time.

 

[cigrmaster]

I never open a tin unless I plan on smoking from it. Once I do open the tin, I store it in plastic containers that keep it fresh for months. Below is a pic of the plastic containers I use for open tins, they are on the bottom shelf and I buy them at Walmart.

 

[jndyer]

What is with the link at the end of rubyslovr's post? That seems random and very self serving. Could the be the sign of a troll?

 

[irishjedi]

preciate all the good advice, with this post. some really good stuff.
*cheers*

Mike