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Whole Leaf Tobacco Handling & Storage Tutorial

Whole Leaf Tobacco Handling & Storage Tutorial

Have you just received your order and now find yourself wondering about tobacco storage?  In this video, Louis Brains breaks down everything you need to know about the handling and storage of your freshly delivered tobacco!

 

When you order fronto or any other wrapper grade tobacco leaf, you will receive it in bundles.  A bundle is also referred to as a ‘hand of tobacco’.

 

 

Your leaf will be packaged in a clear plastic bag, that has wholes cut in it for aeration.  holes are put in the bag so that the tobacco can breathe while it ships to you.  Why bother to go through the extra effort?  Because if you store fresh leaf in a tightly sealed bag, it will begin to mold.

 

When you get your package of tobacco, we recommend that you re-use the bag that it comes in for ongoing storage in a cool, dark and dry place.  You do not need to tightly close the bag, just folding the plastic underneath, or even letting it sit open is just fine.

 

If you leave your tobacco out of the bag, you will find that it dries to a crisp in short time.  While you don’t have to be afraid of your tobacco drying up, you need to be really careful handling in this state.  If you find your tobacco has dried up, grab a handy spray bottle and mist with water on both sides.  Return to your leaf in about 10-15 min. and you will be able to handle it as if fresh.  You will want it to dry just to the point that the leaf becomes fully pliable with no excess moisture… this is when it’s ready for you to roll up, smoke or do whatever else you need!

 

If ordering some filler tobacco for cigarettes it will arrive in bundled loosely in the bag (not tied at the stem, like the hands/bundles I mentioned earlier).  You would also want this leaf to be pliable when you go to shred it, if you prefer it all be of the same consistency.  Many people prefer their cigarette tobacco to be shredded to 1.5 mm sized pieces.  To do this efficiently you can use a manual tobacco cutter (click here for more info), the electric Powermatic Tobacco Shredder (click here for more info), or you can improvise and use a device from your kitchen.  Make your own cigarettes so they function just like the ones you buy at the convenience store by using cigarette tubes and an electric cigarette injector (click here for more info.)

 

Filler tobacco for cigars is delivered in pristinely flattened stacks, ready to roll up with your preferred wrapper and binder leaves.  You do not need to be concerned with shredding cigar filler leaf, as it is never shredded.  Cigar filler leaves are rolled up length wise inside of the wrapper leaf.  When hand rolling a cigar, as many of these leaves as possible are compressed together before being rolled (or to your personal preference).  Be sure to pick up the appropriate accessories if you want to make your own hand rolled cigars… it will save you a lot of time and make your life so much easier!

 

We hope you were able to find our tobacco storage tips useful!

 

Call us at 1-802-776-8983 If you have any questions about your tobacco, or are just looking for some advice to help you make an order.

 
Best,

Caleb Wright

Wholesale Tobacco Broker

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QB52 Fronto Leaf

QB52 Fronto Leaf

QB52 is one of most sought after kinds of fronto leaf in New York City! It is considered to be a medium darkness wrapper grade leaf.

Aged QB52 Fronto [DARK]

Aged QB52 Fronto [DARK]

This leaf has been aged MUCH longer than the regular QB-52 Fronto Wrapper, to make it a beautiful dark chocolate brown color.

QB52 Fronto [DARK]

QB52 Fronto [DARK]

QB52 Fronto Dark is a darker version of the standard QB52, and is an excellent wrapper grade leaf for those who prefer a bit stronger / bolder smoke.

QB52 Fronto Leaf [L]

QB52 Fronto Leaf [L]

The QB52 Fronto Leaf (L) is a slightly darker version of the standard QB52 tobacco leaf, but it's mostly used for 'grabba' because most of it is not wrapper grade.

Connecticut Tobacco / Fronto Leaf

Connecticut Tobacco / Fronto Leaf

Connecticut Fronto is known for higher quality, and is normally used as a high grade cigar wrapper leaf.

Havana CT Fronto Leaf

Havana CT Fronto Leaf

This grade of Connecticut Fronto leaf is grown from a havana seed and has a comparable consistency to the CT Fronto Leaf [M-27], but the Havana seed it is grown from gives it a slightly different flavor profile.

Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf [GR]

Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf [GR]

This variety of Dark Air Cured Fronto is excellent for use cigar binder & filler. It has dark & strong properties that make it ideal for Grabba Leaf use.

Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf [ALO]

Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf [ALO]

This kind of Dark Air Cured Fronto leaf is very similar to the Dark Air Cured (GR), except that they are a bit milder. Great for use as cigar binder & filler!

Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf [CLO]

Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf [CLO]

This fronto leaf is grown in Canada, and is a high quality cigar wrapper leaf that can also be used for cigar binder. It is larger in size, but lighter than the Dark Air Cured (GR) & (ALO).

Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf [H]

Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf [H]

The Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf [H] is a higher quality, sorted version of our Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf [CLO] that has a consistent milk chocolate brown color throughout each bundle.

Dark Air Cured Fronto [J1]

Dark Air Cured Fronto [J1]

The Fronto / Dark Air Cured (J1) is often a very dark, very thick air cured tobacco leaf that was grown southwest of Louisville, in Kentucky, USA. This leaf is often one of the largest, and one of the darkest leaves we carry!

Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf [W1]

Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf [W1]

The Fronto / Dark Air Cured (W1) is a dark and thick tobacco leaf that is also air cured to perfection. The W1 Grade name signifies that it was grown in Tennessee, USA.

Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf [O]

Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf [O]

The dark air cured tobacco leaf has a bold and beautiful dark color like a maduro leaf, and it has unforgettable dark red and brown tones which will darken more over time.

Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf [LL]

Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf [LL]

These dark air cured fronto leaves are aged and have become darker and more chocolate in color over time. Dark air cured tobacco leaves are similar to what is used in the Caribbean.

Aged Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf

Aged Dark Air Cured Fronto Leaf

These kind of dark air cured fronto is truly aged to perfection, and have become super chocolatey in color. Not 100% wrapper, but excellent for use as 'grabba'.

Dominican Fronto Leaf

Dominican Fronto Leaf

The Dominican Fronto Leaf varies in color, but is generally a darker leaf with smooth to medium strength and small veins. Classic Dominican flavor!

Dark Fire Cured Fronto Leaf

Dark Fire Cured Fronto Leaf

One of the darkest varieties of fronto that money can buy! It has a pungent, smoky flavor from the famous fire curing process. Very large & thick leaves!

Light Fire Cured Fronto Leaf [VA]

Light Fire Cured Fronto Leaf [VA]

A mellower, lighter version of the fire cured fronto leaf. It has many uses besides cigar rolling / smoking, such as chewing tobacco & snuff making.

Light Fire Cured Fronto Leaf [P]

Light Fire Cured Fronto Leaf [P]

The Light Fire Cured (P) Tobacco Leaf is often described as a really nice ground between the Dark Air Cured and Dark Fire Cured fronto leaves that are also so popular with our fronto leaf customers.

Light Fire Cured Fronto Leaf [R]

Light Fire Cured Fronto Leaf [R]

The Light Fire Cured (R) Tobacco Leaf is often described as a really nice ground between the Dark Air Cured and Dark Fire Cured fronto leaves that are also so popular with our fronto leaf customers.

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