SpeedyPete
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I was just wondering; Penzance should make one awefully nice snuff?
Frustrated..
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skaukatt
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From G.L. Pease (http://www.glpease.com/FAQ.html) and I have found this to be the best method, works like a charm:
Q: What should I do about a tobacco that's too dry?
A: My method is to put the tobacco in a large, clean bowl, and cover the bowl with a damp towel. The towel should not touch the tobacco. Check the tobacco every couple hours, and when it reaches the moisture level you like, store it in an airtight container. Glass "bail top" jars work well, but be sure to clean them thoroughly. (See the next item on mold.)
Different tobaccos take up moisture at different rates. The denser leaf, like Virginias and some orientals, take up moisture very slowly. Spraying with water is dangerous, since it's difficult to control the overall moisture level of the tobacco. It's hard to evaluate the difference between damp leaf and soggy leaf. The method outlined above is pretty much foolproof.
Q: What should I do about a tobacco that's too dry?
A: My method is to put the tobacco in a large, clean bowl, and cover the bowl with a damp towel. The towel should not touch the tobacco. Check the tobacco every couple hours, and when it reaches the moisture level you like, store it in an airtight container. Glass "bail top" jars work well, but be sure to clean them thoroughly. (See the next item on mold.)
Different tobaccos take up moisture at different rates. The denser leaf, like Virginias and some orientals, take up moisture very slowly. Spraying with water is dangerous, since it's difficult to control the overall moisture level of the tobacco. It's hard to evaluate the difference between damp leaf and soggy leaf. The method outlined above is pretty much foolproof.
tarheel7734
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Its been several days and it is going well. The baccy is sitting in my humidor in a ziplock rehydrating slowly. I have some jars that will be here in a couple days and it should be ready to jar. It smells amazing and I can't wait to try it again.
