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Almost all tobacco grown today can be divided into two types: Nicotiana tabacum and Nicotiana rustica, their hybrids are also found. Usually for the manufacture of cigarettes I use a combination of several varieties of tobacco. The basic ones include only 7 varieties that are used to make high-quality cigars, cigarillos and cigarettes.
Virginia
This variety is the most common and popular for cigarettes. It has a sweetish taste due to its sugar content (up to 20%), moreover, it has a fruity aroma, which will not leave indifferent fans of scented tobacco. The color of the leaves is usually called sunny (it has a bright orange color), and there is also a lemon shade. Thanks to this color, "Virginia" can be easily distinguished from other species. Now "Virginia" is the main component of any tobacco.
This species can be grown where the climate favors it. But at the moment, the best location for growing the Virginia variety is Africa, or rather the country of Zimbabwe, Brazil and some American states (Both Carolina, Georgia). It has already been said above that this variety contains a large amount of sugar, but nicotine in it, if we take the average component, is 2%.
The Virginia variety goes through the traditional processing method. In order to preserve the color and its taste, a special steam dryer is used. Steam drying, or in other words smoke drying, is an artificial drying that is used to dry most types of tobacco. The process involves drying the leaves using chimneys through which hot air enters the barn. This type of drying is considered fast. It gives the leaves a yellow tint. After drying is over, the leaves are left in the shed for several days so that they have time to absorb the remaining moisture from the air. If you thought that this is all, then it is not so. After the leaves have gone through all the major drying steps, they are transported to the tobacco factory, where they will be aged for several more years. As soon as the aging process comes to an end, the leaves are separated from the stems and prepared for sale, that is, they are distributed according to quality and color.
Burleigh
The main difference between this species is its nutty taste. Burleigh is brown, but also red. Unlike 
from the variety "Virginia", which was described above, "Burleigh" practically does not contain sugar, but nicotine in the composition of as much as 4%. Due to the low sugar content in tobacco, it is often saturated with sweeteners so that it does not give off strong bitterness during use. The lack of sugar is expressed by the firmness and dryness of this Virginia variety.
The described type of tobacco takes the silver line in terms of content in tobacco mixes, of course, after the variety "Virginia". It is grown mainly in the USA and Mexico.
The leaves reach the desired condition by natural drying, that is, only the collected tobacco leaves are hung in a well-ventilated barn and there they already reach the desired degree of humidity, and natural ventilation of the room (wind) helps them in this. This is followed by the traditional aging, splitting and sorting process.
Latakia
This variety is the leader among "spicy" tobaccos. It is said that its scent cannot be confused with any other species. The cultivation of "Latakia" is currently only taking place in Cyprus.
The aroma of this tobacco is peculiar - masculine, has a similarity to the aroma of incense. Because of its peculiar smell, this variety is not suitable for everyone, but in England they love it very much and add it to almost all tobacco mixes.These mixtures contain 40-45% of this tobacco. If you are interested in trying pure Latakia tobacco, then do not forget that this is a saturated tobacco that burns poorly and dries out the nasopharynx. Those wishing to appreciate the taste of this variety simply have to try the following tobacco mixes: LondonMixture or EarlyMorningPipe from Dunhill tobacco company.
Drying of the leaves, after harvesting, occurs in the sun (naturally), and then the leaves are brought to the desired state with a dense stream of smoke emanating from a burning tree, which completely covers the leaves with soot. Usually oak or pine is fired. As a result, it turns out, a kind of hot smoked tobacco. Drying lasts several months until the tobacco leaves are completely blackened.
Parik
This variety is very rare, but unusually fragrant. It has a black color and a firm structure that very much resembles leather, it goes well with a delicate and pleasant aroma. The aroma combines the scent of compote, while the aroma is intense, which is even felt by people standing nearby. This type has a high content of nicotine and, as a rule, it is used in mixes, but with the addition of no more than 5%.
Oriental
The name of this species speaks of its origin - the Eastern Mediterranean. His homeland is Cyprus, Greece and Turkey. It is cultivated there to this day. Countries from the Balkan Peninsula have also begun to cultivate this species.
Now about the properties. There is less sugar in this form than in Virginia. Due to the small amount of sugar in tobacco, it has a sweet and sour taste and a dry herb smell. This combination cannot be confused with another type of tobacco. Very often this tobacco is used in English-style blends such as OrientalMixture.
Tobacco leaves, after being harvested, are dried in the sun. In tobacco mixes, it is easily recognizable due to its greenish-yellow hue.
Kentucky
This variety is a specially processed type of another variety of tobacco, which was described above - Burleigh. Its production is carried out in the state of Kentucky (USA), in Malaysia. The main difference in obtaining this variety is that, unlike Burley, which is air-dried, this one is fire-dried. Yes, it does not have the same smoky aroma as Latakia, but it has a peculiar taste that is quite distinguishable, which makes it special. Also, this variety contains a high amount of nicotine, which, as everyone has already guessed, involves the use of a small amount of it in mixtures. It is not recommended to use it in its pure form.
Cavendish
This variety is an independent species though, and is made by a mix of Virginia and Burley varieties, which are specially processed. When creating this type of tobacco, other types can also be used, such as, for example, in Dutch mixes.
A bit of history. Cavendish is the name of the famous captain of English descent. One day, returning from the Caribbean to England, there were many empty rum barrels on the ship. For the captain's reasons, it was unreasonable to transport empty barrels and ordered to put tobacco in them. Upon arrival home, it became known that aging in wooden barrels is only good for him. The tobacco was saturated not only with rum - the heat and natural ventilation of the room during storms made it not only soft, but also fragrant. Thus, it follows that the cargo has gone through the splitting process more than once, being in barrels under pressure. This process reduced the level of nicotine in the tobacco and freed itself of all volatile compounds. This is how a new species appeared - the Cavendish.
Today the American type "Cavendish" is made by the abundant addition of molasses. That is why tobacco has a combination of caramel aroma. It is necessary to clarify that not all types of Cavendish, based on Burleigh, are saturated with flavorings.Natural tobacco, for example, is made in the state of Kentucky. In addition, most of the Cavendish varieties created on the basis of Virginia tobacco are natural. No additives or flavors are used in their manufacture.
Black Cavendish is also made from Virginia, which gets its name from its black color, which is obtained through special processing. It is possible to dry tobacco both by air method and in drying chambers - not fundamentally. An interesting fact is that the preparation of natural "Cavendish", obtained from "Virginia", takes place more than once fermentation, and then it is folded in dark rooms for storage. Moreover, this species will have to be stored longer than others. As a result, "Black Cavendish" is an aromatic and soft-tasting tobacco variety with a bright spicy aroma. In order to increase the saturation, manufacturers specifically increase the temperature during fermentation.
No British blend is made without Cavendish tobacco.
There is a huge variety of tobacco varieties in the world, and in this article you learned about the most basic of them.
Smoking tobacco varieties description
American 26
Type of tobacco: skeletal aromatic, mid-season. Drought tolerant. American 26 is used for cigars and cigarettes. The plant has a cylindrical shape, its height is about 140-180 cm.The leaves are light green in color. Ripens in fifty-two days. Processing method: solar drying. The number of leaves is about 29.
Dubeck
Dubek belongs to a type of aromatic tobacco that is also called oriental. It is a small-leaved variety. The height of the bush is 1.7 m on average. The number of ripe leaves is 22-24 pieces.
The processing method is the same as for all orientals - solar drying. The plant is small-leaved and well baked, so you can dry it with a whole bush. The upper leaves mature in an average of 94-125 days.
Ternopil 14
"Ternopolskiy 14" is a mid-season air-dried variety. After planting, it quickly takes root, languishing lasts about two days. The shape of the bush is cylindrical, the size of the leaf is 45x25 cm. The color of the leaves is light green. The number of technical leaves is on average 25 pieces. A bush that grows 180-210 cm in height, it must be carried out three days before air drying.
Anniversary
The jubilee variety belongs to the skeletal type. Air drying is preferred. The bush, 1.65-1.8 m high, has an ellipsoidal shape with protruding leaves. The color of the leaves is dark green with a bluish tint. When the plant is ripe, it takes on a yellowish color. The number of leaves is twenty eight - thirty two pieces. Leaves located on the lower tier ripen in 60-80 days. Drying shade.
Refectory 92
"Trapezond 92" is of the skeletal type. The foliage, which has a light green color and has an oval shape, ripens quickly - up to an average fragility of 68 days, and about 97 days before final breaking. The bush, 1.6 m high, has the shape of a cylinder with raised leaves. The number of suitable leaves is thirty to thirty five pieces. Processing method: shadow drying.
Fragrant
The variety is fragrant. The shape of the plant is cylindrical, and the color of the leaves is pale green. The leaves are arranged horizontally on the stem. The time from planting to the readiness of seedlings in greenhouses is 1.5 months. The number of leaves is 24 pieces. Draining lasts 3 days, drying for two weeks.
Galitsky original
Galician original is an aromatic - skeletal type. The plant, 2.6 m high, has a cylindrical shape. Ripening period - 3 months, including the growing season.
The leaves are broadly oval and light green in color. The number of suitable leaves is twenty-seven. Ripening of leaves in tiers is almost the same. Drying of leaves is shady.
Herzegovina flor
Herzegovina flor is a variety of large-leaved, sweet, oriental tobacco. The type is semi-aromatic. Plant height reaches 2 m.The leaves are large, oval in shape. The number of technically suitable leaves is 25-30 pieces.
Grown with seedlings. Landing - end of May. The harvest begins from mid-summer to mid-autumn.
During the drying process, the leaves should not come into contact with each other. Complete fermentation after 2 years.
Crimean ducat
Crimean ducat belongs to the varieties of Russian selection based on Turkish tobaccos. The leaves have a regular oval shape. Plant height - about 2 m. The number of technically suitable leaves is about thirty pieces.
They are planted in open ground by the end of May. Harvesting lasts from July to October. It should be dried in such a way that the leaves do not come into contact with each other. Drying: sunny and shady. Once every 30 days, the bush should be treated against rot and thrips.
Havana
Havana is a typical black Cuban tobacco. The height of the plant is about 1.6-1.8 m. The length of the leaf is about 0.5 m. The leaves are dense, fleshy and resinous, with a dark green color.
The growth period of seedlings is 1-2 months. Ripens within two months. After ripening, the leaf is dried in the sun for two days, and then in a dark room with high humidity. The number of leaves is 16.
Kentucky Barley
Aromatically - skeletal type. Kentucky Barley is a dark brown-colored, cigarette-tube tobacco. Has a strong aroma. The size of the sheet is 50x55x35 cm. The growth period of seedlings lasts 1-2 months. Processing method: fire and shadow drying. Ripening period 50 days.
Virginia Gold
Virginia Gold belongs to the medium-late, sweet variety. Processing method: heat or air drying. Plant height reaches 1.2 m. The number of leaves (technically suitable) - 25-30 pieces. The length of the leaf is about 60-65 cm. The stem is 4-5 cm in diameter. The flowers can vary from pale pink to bright pink. The seedling growth period lasts 1-2 months. The ripening period is on average 60 days. Drying solar.
Samsun
Samsun belongs to the early maturing varieties. Medium-leaved. Aromatic type. Processing method: aging, sun and shade drying. The plant, 1.5 m high, has a cylindrical shape.
Feature - petiole leaf. The leaf is pterygoid and resinous, with a dark green color. The leaf texture is thin and elastic, and the veins are small. Seedlings grow within 1-2 months. The number of leaves is 28-36 pieces. Ripening time 132 days.
It is known that the lion's share of cigarette tobacco is just Virginia tobacco, but processed in different ways. But tobacco for cigars is a completely different matter. The cigar itself requires that its creators use only unique tobacco varieties.
But today we are not talking about cigarettes or even about cigars. Today we will talk about pipes.
A huge variety of flavors and flavor stimulants are used to make pipe tobacco. But if you do not take them into account, then the quality of pipe tobacco is directly determined by its type and method of processing.
Let's talk about the varieties of tobacco varieties.
When you come to a tobacco shop, do not forget to familiarize yourself with the existing and hypothetically interesting varieties, aromas, only in this case the seller will be able to help you.
The first thing you are most likely to be interested in is tobacco additives. Since, when looking for a smoking mixture, you are primarily guided by its taste. So you should remember: impurities and taste stimulants in tobacco do not mean its quality and absolute pleasure from smoking.
Tobacco is prepared according to the following principle: the main taste of the tobacco leaf is determined by its grade. That is why, when buying a mixture for your pipe, you must definitely look at its packaging. First, you should turn your eyes to the name of the tobacco variety, and only then to the extract added to the tobacco.
Virginia
Virginia is the most widely distributed tobacco variety, renowned worldwide for its "natural" soft and sweet flavor.By the way, Virginia is the sweetest tobacco in existence, the sugar content in its leaves can reach twenty percent. Also, this variety is distinguished by its unique fruit aroma.
Selected varieties of Virginia are unusually fragrant, and in addition they have the warmest and sunniest colors: from lemon to rich orange. Today, Virginia cannot do without any smoking mixture. You can see this for yourself by opening a pack of tobacco and finding its most variegated leaves with your eyes.
Virginia is grown wherever temperatures permit. You probably already realized that this variety is very whimsical and requires a lot of heat. Virginia is most actively grown in Zimbabwe, Georgia, Carolina and other parts of the world. The nicotine content in the leaves of such tobacco varies from one to three percent.
Processing Virginia, as a rule, comes down to a standard set of manipulations. That is, trying to preserve the color, structure and charming aroma of tobacco, they smoke dry it. In the framework of this method, the leaves are then hung in drying rooms, where air is blown in with the help of metal pipes. The drying time is equal to three days, after which the tobacco must be kept in the barn for some more time so that it is saturated with the moisture it needs. The finished leaves received at the factory can be stored there for up to several years. Aged leaves must be separated from the stems and sorted according to quality and color before being sold directly.
Rarely can Virginia be found in its pure form. Most often you can buy it in tobacco slab sets. It is also sold with flack tobaccos such as Dunhill's Light Flake, Rattrey and Virginia Flake blends from Peterson. They are not reccomendas and it is not difficult to find them.
Burleigh
Burleigh tobacco is literally nut tobacco. It has a brown matte leaf color and a rather tart smell of hazel. It contains from one and a half to four percent nicotine, which is why it is usually classified as a light smoking material. Unfortunately, compared to Virginia, there is very little sugar in Burleigh, so when preparing tobacco for sale, it is abundantly enriched with syrups and similar sweeteners.
Burleigh ranks second in terms of content in mixtures. It is grown in Tennessee, Virginia, Missouri, Mexico and other regions.
To process Burley, specialists usually use natural drying, in which fresh tobacco is hung in huge, mostly open sheds and kept there for about sixty days. Thus, the tobacco does not dry out and gets rid of excess moisture.
At the end of the drying process, Burley is kept, then plucked and finally sorted By the way, the palette of shades of such tobacco begins with a light brown color and ends with a rich red woody shade. Pure Burley tube mixes (no additives, no flavors) are available from United States and Danish companies. In the countries of the former USSR, "burlee" is used as a component of the mixture. (a striking example of this is the popular Mac Baren)
"Latakia"
Latakia tobacco leaves are the so-called spicy smoking treats, often and heavily used for the preparation of English tobacco blends.
“Latakia” is a rogue tobacco that dominates in any blend with the right amount, of course.
Unfortunately, to date, real Latakia (in its pure form) is grown only in Syria and Cyprus.
At the end of the harvest, the tobacco must be dried in the sun, and then "achieves" with a dense stream of smoke from a burning tree. Most often, they burn cypresses, pine, myrtle or oak. After being treated with smoke, the tobacco is covered with a thin layer of so-called soot, which is why it is called “baked”. The very direct drying of tobacco can last up to two months, it ends when the leaf blade of tobacco darkens.
The aroma of "latakia" has a somewhat wild, they say about such "an amateur". The smell of this tobacco is considered to be masculine and is compared with the aroma of incense.
Latakia is especially popular among the British, which is why not a single mixture of English production is complete without this variety.
Sometimes a portion of latakia in a mixture can reach fifty percent of the total mass. You can also smoke pure latakia. But, having already decided on this, do not forget that the percentage of nicotine in it is very high and pipes / cigarettes / cigars with its use will be distinguished by a special strength. The content of this tobacco in them reaches 40-50% and more. Best of all Latakia goes with: “My Mixture No. 965”, “Early Morning Pipe”, “London Mixture”.
"Perique"
So, let's get acquainted: perique is a tobacco famous for its unusual aroma and rarity. Only the lucky ones manage to smoke perique tobacco just like that. Paradoxically, the black color of this tobacco and the leaf blade, with its elasticity reminiscent of a code, does not fit in any way with its subtle extraordinary aroma, reminiscent of a strange mixture of dried fruit compote and soy sauce with mushrooms. In addition, Perique is a very heavy tobacco containing the lion's dose of nicotine. That is why there is very little of it in mixtures, up to two percent for the entire agreed mass.
"Oriental"
The name of this tobacco betrays its origin. And no, Oriental is not the side of the world, it is the Eastern Mediterranean. It is in Greece, Turkey and Cyprus that this wonderful variety is grown. Plantations with Oriental tobacco can also be found on the territory of the Balkan Peninsula.
Drying of this variety is done by the solar method. The Oriental color palette ranges from green-yellow to brown with a golden hue.
The sweetness of this tobacco is much less than the sweetness of the same Virginia. That is why the so-called "trick" of this smoking raw material has become the unexpected sourness and the incomparable smell of dried grass, giving off incense and finiamim. Oriental tobacco is present in small quantities in English-made tobacco blends such as English Mixture or Oriental Mixture.
"Kentucky"
The Kentucky variety is nothing special, just because it is nothing more than Burleigh processed in an unusual way. It is produced in the USA (Kentucky), Malaysia and other countries of the world. Kentucky differs from Burleigh in that it is dried not by solar drying, but by fire. Naturally, soot settles on the leaf blades of the kentakka, but its smell is less pronounced than that of the same latakia. Nevertheless, it can be distinguished and remembered, as, mixing with the natural aroma of kentakki, the soot gives the tobacco a peculiar shade.
This variety is distinguished by its high nicotine content, which is why it is added to the mixture in small doses.
Almost all tobacco cultivated for any smoking belongs to two types: Nicotiana tabacum and Nicotiana rustica, or their hybrids. In total, more than 100 varieties of tobacco are cultivated, but they all belong to the above types.
In the vast majority of cases, pipe tobacco is consumed as a mixture of different varieties. The pipe mix consists of basic (so-called base or raw) varieties of tobacco or their varieties and seasonings from other types of tobacco. Two varieties are used for the production of pipe tobacco: Virginia and Burley, both of which are of the Nicotiana tabacum species. The base of regular pipe tobacco consists of a mixture of these varieties in varying proportions, or one of them. Seasonings are added to the base of tobacco in different proportions: other varieties of tobacco grown in different places, having undergone various preliminary preparations and, as a result, having a different taste and aroma.
The accepted name does not speak of the variety (as already indicated, one way or another, all varieties of tobacco cultivated for smoking are a kind of tobacco ordinary), but about the totality of the variety of the tobacco variety, its place of origin and the method of its production. At the same time, some tobaccos are combined into groups according to the place of their cultivation, which implies their similarity in taste and aromatic qualities, resulting from similar natural conditions and methods of tobacco processing.
Besoeki:
a cigar-type tobacco variety, also known as Bezuki, grown primarily in Indonesia. Reaches the best characteristics on the plantations of the island of Java. In cigar production, it is used as a wrapper. It is often part of the Dutch Cavendish flavor group.
Brazilia:
strong tobacco, also known under the Flor Fina trademark. Used extensively in conjunction with the Java and Kentuky flavors.
Burley:
a tobacco variety bred on the basis of the White Burley mutation obtained in 1864 in the American state, which became the basis of American blends. The leaf is smaller than that of Virginia tobacco, reddish-brown in color, fleshy, spongy, and absorbs aromatic additives well. It has a low sugar content, therefore, during processing, it is sometimes saturated with flavorings based on honey, molasses, vanilla sugars or glucose, fructose. It burns slowly, while smoking it has a characteristic aroma with nutty, caramel and chocolate notes. Most often it undergoes primary processing by the air drying method.
Carolina:
Virginian type tobacco from South Carolina. Large-leaved, sweet, with a slight sourness, it is distinguished by characteristic fruity notes in taste and aroma.
Cavendish:
tobacco got its name in honor of the English sea captain, who, in order to save space during transportation, once decided to tamp tobacco in rum barrels. Upon arrival in England, the barrels were opened and found that the crushed tobacco, saturated with the smell of rum, repeatedly heated in the hot tropics and cooled during storms, had become much better and more aromatic. Essentially, this is a tobacco (or a blend of tobaccos) that has been fermented twice or twice to reduce the nicotine content of the leaves. Freed from some unwanted ingredients, they acquire an exceptionally mild taste and delicate aroma. A distinction is made between American-style Cavendishes, usually air-dried Burley varieties, cooked with a lot of molasses and flavors and treated with high pressure steam; Dutch blends - Cavendish, usually consisting of American, Puerto Rican and Indonesian tobaccos, which mature quickly in special fermentation chambers at carefully controlled temperature, pressure and humidity under the influence of catalytic additives; spicy aged Danish Cavendishes from Virginia and Burley tobaccos; and natural Cavendishes, most often from Virginia tobaccos, whose preparation process resembles the processing of Perique tobacco. During processing, the leaves are repeatedly pressed, shifted, steamed and dried until they lose a significant part of nicotine, proteins and starch. Some manufacturers press at high temperatures. Dark Cavendish - Black Cavendish is an integral part of many English, Scottish and Danish tobacco blends.
Cigar leaf:
flavored tobaccos used in blends of the French, Swiss and Dutch flavor groups. The most prized tobaccos are from Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Brazil, Nakaragua, Honduras, Ecuador, Sumatra, Java, Jamaica, Mexico, Cameroon, the Philippines, American tobaccos from Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Florida, Ohio and Georgia. In pipe blends, as a rule, they are combined with other cigar varieties of tobacco.
Dark Fired:
a close relative of Virginia tobacco, but darker, more sweet and more aromatic. It is sometimes used with aromatic herbs.
Dubec:
Asian small-leaf tobacco. Depending on the microclimate, agricultural technology and processing method, it can give raw materials of different aromaticity. Grown mainly in Turkey, it is also cultivated in Macedonia, Crimea and the black soil of the Krasnodar Territory.
Havana:
a variety of Cuban tobacco with the smell of famous cigars. It is also used for pipe tobacco blends.
Izmir:
tobacco from Turkey, from the Aegean coast. It has a low nicotine content, a high sugar content and an exceptional aroma. Izmir-type Greek tobaccos are known as Smirna.
Java:
cigarette-type tobacco, not very strong, is often used in pipe blends in combination with Brazilian varieties. Burns evenly. The most important component of the Dutch Cavendish.
Kentucky:
a large-leaved variety, developed in the state of Kentucky, stronger and darker, dried by smoke, with a smell of dried plums. It is so strong that no more than 20% is added to the mixture.
Latakia:
Asian tobacco cultivated in Cyprus and Syria (Latakia is a port city in Syria). Plants are low (12-15 centimeters), small-leaved, unlike other varieties, when harvesting, not individual leaves are cut off, but the whole plant at the root. Smoke-dried sawdust of hard wood (most often oak, myrtle and cypress) takes on a dark, almost black color, which gives the classic English tobacco blends their characteristic smell. Syrian latakia is characterized by a richer flavor and aroma. Tobacco of the same type, depending on the microclimate, agricultural technology and processing method, may differ in properties. The difference between Cypriot and Syrian latakia is also determined by the different composition of the sawdust used in the processing of tobacco leaves.
Macedonia Bright:
small-leaved light tobacco, which brings a sweetish nutty flavor to the mixture. Grown in Greece, Bulgaria and the countries of the former Yugoslavia. It goes well with Latakia tobacco.
Maduro:
air-cured dark brown tobacco leaves, naturally fermented for a long time. Most often they are used as coverslips for cigars and cigarillos, as well as in combination with other tobaccos in pipe blends.
Manila:
a variety of cigar tobacco grown in the Philippine Islands.
Maryland:
tobacco grown in the US state of Maryland. Light, light, air-dried. It is considered neutral in taste and smell, due to which it became the basis of many flavored tobacco blends, burns well.
Oriental:
this is the name for the varieties of tobacco cultivated in the Balkans, in the countries of the Black Sea region and the Mediterranean region (English oriental - eastern, Asian). Most often they have oval and arrow-shaped small leaves of yellow-green, olive or light brown color. Traditionally, they undergo primary processing by drying in the sun, in the open air. Differs in a high content of sugars and essential oils, which gives them a sweetish, but piquant taste and aroma. Depending on the selection and the region, each variety has many variations, among which there are both basic - skeletal (basic) tobaccos, and pronounced seasoning tobaccos. In pipe mixes, compositions of different grades are usually used. Such varieties of tobacco are also grown in Moldova, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Iran.
Perique:
this tobacco is grown only in the US state of Louisiana, on moist soils along the banks of the Mississippi. Air-dried and press-fermented using the Indian method, this spicy, almost black tobacco lends its distinctive flavor and aroma to many well-known blends. It is named after a Frenchman who studied Native American cooking methods.
Samsun:
tobacco comes from the Black Sea coast (Samsun is a Turkish port city). It is grown almost everywhere in the Balkans, Asia, Ukraine. Small, but very dense and elastic leaves with a high sugar content have a delicate, mild aroma.In Asian (oriental) blends, they are used to harmonize and better combine aromatic components.
Sumatra:
top quality Indonesian large-leaved cigar tobaccos. Often used as cover leaves for cigars and cigarillos. The most popular tobaccos are Deli, Langkat and Serdang.
Turkish:
under this name, aromatic Asian and semi-Asian varieties of tobacco are combined, which are often used in English and Scottish classic tobacco blends. These are sweet, savory, sun-dried tobaccos.
Virginia:
a tobacco variety named for the oldest British colony on the American continent. It is also cultivated in other states (Florida, Georgia, both Carolina), in South Africa, Canada, India, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawia, China. He also conquered Europe. It is a large-leaved and sweet variety - the basis of most tachac mixtures, although it is smoked in its pure form, without the introduction of other ingredients. The characteristics of tobacco depend on the selection, soil, microclimate, processing method. Most often, the primary treatment is drying in heat labor with hot air. Recently, to speed up the technological process, drying in chambers is increasingly replaced by steam treatment, but such tobaccos are not used in pipe tobacco blends. Fragrant aged leaves of Virginia varieties with a pure sweetish taste with fruity notes - Matured Virginia. The golden leaves of the tobacco of the Virginia varieties dried in a fire tube are called Gold Virginia. Red Virginia - The red speckled leaves of Virginia tobacco, high in the natural sugars that Africa is famous for. The base of many classic tobacco blends. Stoved Virginia - The leaves of the Virginia varieties of tobacco, dried in a fire tube and darkened as a result of high pressure steam treatment. Less aromatic than Matured Virginia and fresh fruity chocolate on the palate. Zimbabwean Orange is a fire tube dried Virginia tobacco with a high content of natural sugars and a tangy taste with fruity notes. It burns well.
