For instance, a chef pays special attention to the ingredients, their density, and the heat they receive while cooking to achieve satisfactory results. Pipe tobacco is no exception to this rule and demands the user’s complete attention. In this article, we’ll delve into the interpretation of this issue.
A. Types of Tobacco: Tobaccos come in various types, and identifying the type of tobacco being used is crucial for the consumer. For example, Virginia tobacco is very mild, burns softly, and has a somewhat sweet aroma, while Latakia tobacco has a smoky flavor and burns drier than other varieties. Virginia tobacco has a higher capacity for absorbing essence compared to the previous variety. Cavendish tobacco is a processed form of Virginia tobacco that, due to its drying and pressing process, has a higher capacity to absorb essence and is usually offered in the form of a ‘V’ cut. Therefore, if your tobacco of choice is Virginia (usually roll cut), expect less burning time. Soncees tobacco is a mixed type of Virginia that consumers can easily find.
Common types of pipe tobacco blends include:
- Burley
- Cavendish
- Dark Fired Kentucky
- Oriental
- Latakia
- Perique
- Turkish
- Virginia
Latakia tobaccos offer a unique flavor. The finest varieties of this tobacco come from Turkey and Syria, and due to its low tobacco power and poor ability to absorb essence, it is usually offered in its pure form or blended with specially processed tobaccos. Most Dunhill tobaccos and some blends from the Mac Baren company belong to this category. While you may not find the aroma of Latakia tobaccos pleasing, its quality and taste are similar to cigarette tobacco and have a high standard.
Different types of Cavendish usually have more essence, and because it needs to burn softly and with less flame, it’s cut into a ‘V’ shape.
The method of filling the above-mentioned tobaccos usually varies, and the consumer’s experience in using them is highly important.
B. Climate:
Climate is crucial in choosing tobacco for consumption. The warmer the weather, the lighter the tobacco should be. For example, during summer, most people prefer cold beverages, while during cold seasons, warm drinks are favored.
So, for warm seasons, use Cavendish tobaccos and Cavendish blends, and for cold seasons, you can have more variety and choose pure, Scottish, or English tobaccos. Also, remember that during warm seasons, the aroma of your tobacco will be more noticeable than in colder seasons. So, scented tobaccos help us receive fewer complaints from friends during the summer.
C. Fire:
Fire is the most important process in smoking a pipe. The fire should not be too intense or fast. Just like if a chef gives intense heat to cooking food, it will burn the aromatic elements and have an unpleasant taste and aroma. In Cavendish tobaccos, due to the presence of essence, we should have a softer fire so that the aroma and taste of the tobacco can be felt.
D. Tobacco Burning Time:
A standard pipe has at least 15 to 20 minutes of smoking time. Quick puffing on the tobacco while it burns can burn it and give it a very sharp taste. If quick puffing was an advantage in pipe smoking, all vacuum cleaners would be pipe smokers. So, use your pipe softly to have both a desirable and light smoke and a healthier pipe.
