There are simple ways to flavor cigars and tobacco at home.It's a great way of revitalizing dry tobacco products.You can buy most of the ingredients at your pharmacy or grocery store.You couldn't enjoy tobacco that was personalized to your tastes.
Step 1: Pick the flavor that you want.
The kind of cigar you use depends on the flavor you want in it.You should use a liquid or extractable form for your flavoring.
Step 2: Pick a cigar.
You should be careful when selecting the cigar you want to use because most cigars already have a certain flavor profile.Some flavor profiles are not compatible with the flavor you want to use.Lighter, fruitier flavors will often pair well with cigars with a smooth and/or butter flavor profile.These are great for smoking in the sun.Whiskey and rum match well with cigars with rich flavors.
Step 3: Prepare cotton pads for soaking.
Cotton pads can be used to flavor cigars.These can be found in the first aid section of most pharmacy and drug stores.Cut the cotton pads into squares for each cigar you want to smoke.
Step 4: The pads should be soaked with the flavoring.
You can either douse your flavoring pad completely or apply a few drops.This pad will be placed in a plastic baggie with your cigar so that it can be infused with the flavor that has soaked into it.If you use essential oils or similar potent flavorings, you'll probably only want a few drops maximum.If you plan on storing your cigars outside of a humidor, you can keep the humidity in the plastic baggie by soaking a second pad per cigar in distilled water.The flavoring pad should be kept in the baggie.Paper towel squares cut to the same dimensions as the cotton flavoring pad can be used if cotton pads are not an option.It is possible to make your paper towel square a few layers thick to improve its absorbency.
Step 5: You should put your cigar in the flavoring pad.
If necessary, you'll need to remove your cigar from its packaging.You don't want the cigar to touch the flavoring pad if you store your cigar with it.This could make your flavor too strong.Use tissue paper to keep the two cigars apart when you're flavoring them.It can be easy to mix up the different flavors of cigars.You might want to write the flavor on the outside of the baggie.
Step 6: The baggie should be placed in the humidor.
It will take some time for your cigar to kick in with the flavor of the pad you have stored it with.It could take anywhere from a few days to several weeks depending on the strength of the flavor you used.Remove the cigar from the baggie and let it sit for a while before smelling it.The flavor of the cigar can be infused if the original scent is fully blended with the scent of your flavoring pad.It may take some trial and error before you know how long your cigars need to be infused.Depending on the cigar you use, storing it longer may result in a stronger flavor.If you don't have a humidor, a piece of paper towel moistened with distilled water can help keep the cigar moist.
Step 7: Enjoy your cigar.
When your cigar is infused with a new flavor, it's ready to smoke or store.You can start experimenting with different combinations of flavor once you get the hang of this simple method.
Step 8: Determine the flavor you want.
Knowing the flavor you are aiming for will help you pick out the best tobacco to use.Like cigars, pipe tobacco has a base flavor profile that may or may not go with certain flavors.You want the flavor to come in liquid form.
Step 9: Acquire tobacco.
Many tobaccos have unique base flavors that can affect the end result of your flavoring.Virginia tobacco is one of the popular kinds of tobacco.This comes in many different colors.There were slight differences in character.It has a light taste and is sweet.The tobacco is burley.It is more receptive to flavoring when it is a dryer form of tobacco.It will burn slowly and have a cool flavor.There is tobacco from Oriental countries.This kind of tobacco is grown in Turkey and Russia.Most of the time, this leaf is dry and has a sour smell.
Step 10: Place tobacco in a container.
It helps to prevent spillage when your tobacco is added with a flavoring agent.It is a good idea to spread your tobacco around the container.An even distribution of your flavoring will be encouraged by this.The edges of a snuff box can be covered with tape to make it relatively impermeable.Duct tape or electrical tape can be used for this purpose.Sturdy tupperware containers work well for this, though you should make sure the one you use is sealed for the best results.A plastic baggie is a good substitute for a container.A double seal will provide a better barrier for tobacco.You may want to start with small batches of tobacco flavor.Less tobacco is wasted if you make a mistake.
Step 11: You can add a flavoring agent to the tobacco.
When using a spray bottle, you may find that you have a better distribution of flavor than if you drizzle liquid over your tobacco.Don't use your agent too much.Depending on your preferences, a single capful of liquor/liqueur can be enough to flavor several ounces of tobacco.If you want to flavor your tobacco with essential oils, you should use distilled water.
Step 12: Allow the flavor to come out of the container.
To encourage a uniform distribution of flavor, you should shake your container to make sure the tobacco mixes with the flavoring.You have to give the tobacco time to get used to it.It is possible to create a stronger flavor by keeping tobacco in the container for longer.In one to five hours, your tobacco will have infused with your flavor.
Step 13: Allow the tobacco to dry.
Spread your tobacco in a thin layer on a piece of paper or towel when you open your container.If you want to add more flavor to your tobacco, you have to give it some time to dry.If your tobacco is approaching your desired level of moistness, you should sniff it to determine the flavor.You will need to apply another round of flavoring if the scent is weak.In most cases, an hour should be enough for your tobacco to reach the level of moisture common in most kinds of pipe tobacco.
Step 14: You can intensify the flavor by applying your flavoring agent.
If you find that your tobacco isn't as potent as you want, return it to the container and apply the flavoring agent you used before.Remove the tobacco and let it dry until you want it to be moist.
Step 15: Store tobacco in a container.
If you want to use mason jars for this purpose, you need to buy the kind with a rubber seal.Tupperware is often used to keep coffee fresh.Whenever you want to smoke, remove your tobacco from the jar.Cheap airtight containers can be purchased at thrift stores.There is a rubber seal on the lid.If you want to check air tightness, you can seal the container and submerge it in water.It's sealed if no water leaks in.Tobacco can be kept for a long period of time if the seal on the container is not broken.Airtight seals should be used for storage that lasts more than 2 months.The tobacco should be checked regularly to make sure the seal isn't broken.It should be enough to prevent major losses once a month.
Step 16: Try to flavor your tobacco with a popular drink.
It is very common for cigars to be infused with fruit flavors.Rum Whiskey Wine is a popular alcoholic beverage.
Step 17: You can give your tobacco with liqueurs.
Strong alcohols with a strong scent are called liqueurs.Amaretto, coffee, chocolate, berry flavors, hazelnut, melon, and anisette are some of the common liqueurs.It's a good idea to avoid liqueurs that are too sweet and sticky in your tobacco.
Step 18: Try using essential oils with infused flavors.
Lemon and orange, lavender and rose, and more are some of the popular essential oils used in tobacco flavoring.Before using essential oil in your infusions, you should check the usage information.Some essential oils can be harmful to your health.If you want to use essential oils for tobacco, be careful.A few drops on a flavoring pad or a carrier liquid will suffice in most cases.
Step 19: A shot of coffee will perk up your tobacco.
Coffee is a popular flavor used in everything from liquor to candy, and it might add a pleasing flavor to your tobacco.If you store fresh ground coffee tied off in a filter with tobacco/cigars you can impart this flavor to it.You should keep the cigars from touching the grounds.An overpowering infusion could ruin a cigar.
Step 20: Try to combine flavors.
Some of the more nuanced flavored tobaccos use more than one flavor.You can try a new combination of your own to create a unique flavor for your tobacco.Blackcurrant and wine are examples of combinations you might want to try.