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The Experience of Smoking Cigars

January 21, 2023 By Teresa Martinez

Many cigar smokers relish the smoking experience almost akin to observing a ritual.  Unlike cigarette smoking which is done perfunctorily by many, the act of smoking good cigar requires some “respect” for the product.  It is not to be seen primarily as an encouragement to smoke but rather to taste a delicacy in occasional opportunities. 

Whether or not the experience of smoking cigars would be pleasurable would depend on the quality of the cigars and how they are smoked.  The process begins with the proper cutting and for the purpose, the use of double guillotine cutters is the most recommended.  It is not such a good idea to imitate actors shown in films biting the tip off since jagged edges results to uneven burning of the tobacco and therefore a less than pleasurable smoking experience. 

The next thing to do is aim for an even light of the cigar either through the use of wooden matches or butane lighters.  The use of lighting equipments or items that will lead to the introduction of another flavor or chemical into the cigar such as a scented candle is not recommended.  The reason for this is obvious since the main part of enjoying a cigar is getting its real flavor devoid of any other distorting flavor. 

Lighting a cigar requires the smokers to do a series of puffing and rotating while avoiding the actual contact of the flame to the cigar.  This will continue until there is a visible glow around the outer rim of the tobacco from which time smoke is expected to draw easily.  Tasting the flavor is done not by inhaling the smoke but by “tasting” the smoke in one’s mouth before it is blown out.  There must be a reasonable interval within puffs since going for both extremes as in being too fast or too slow can destroy the whole experience.  There are no strict rules as to how far down a cigar can be smoked although taste and the harshness of the smoke is a good indication to stop.

Originally posted on June 11, 2012 @ 1:54 am

Filed Under: The Art of Smoking Tagged With: cigar smoking, smoking experience

Cigars Are Not All Bad for the Health

January 21, 2023 By Cigar Blog

Cigar is usually associated with smoking. Smoking is usually associated with health risks. But for cigar smokers which is not lit as often as the standard cigarettes that people do, has certain health benefits if taken up close.

For one, the tobacco leaves used for some cigars are traced towards medicinal herbs that may be good for the body. This was done in ancient times and has been forgotten ever since.

Cigars are also associated with aid in weight loss. While such may be considered an unorthodox way of putting up with it, some people have found it effective although there may be hitches with regards to health as the inhaled smoke may be bad for the body as smoking has been known for.

Either way, health or health risk, the ultimate decision on passing judgment towards cigars and tobacco leaves will still fall on the hands of the person who smokes them. The final word will always be theirs.

Originally posted on July 14, 2011 @ 1:44 pm

Filed Under: Cigar Quality, Community, Health, Health Issues, Information, insights, The Art of Smoking, Tips Tagged With: health

How to Start Smoking Your First Cigar

January 21, 2023 By Cigar Blog

Cigar smoking is something that people would initially try for the sake of curiosity. Sure you will always hear that Cuban Cigars are the best but are banned. Or perhaps hear that cigars come in different flavors. Cigars are also good for the health, depending on the resources used in the hand-rolled tobacco and so forth. Cigars will surely capture the attention of most people, both smokers and non-smokers alike.

Cigar Smoker Beginner

For the beginning cigar smoker, it would be best to try buying one piece instead of the usual box which would not be light on the pocket of any person. Brands have their say as far as cigars are concerned, but for beginning smokers, this is not yet important.

The essence of what people get from smoke that they have in their mouth is something that no one can really explain. Most people are simply for the acknowledging their curiosity while some are in it because of the things they hear around them.

Originally posted on July 27, 2011 @ 10:07 am

Filed Under: Cigar Brands, Cigar Quality, Community, Health, Information, insights, People, The Art of Smoking, Tips Tagged With: smoking tips

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