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by Roddy
on Sat Sep 12, 2009 5:18 pm |
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Many pipe smokers 'cellar' their tobacco. Not only does the tobacco improve with age but it also is a defense against tax and price increases in the future. Those that roll their own cigarettes can also benefit from this.
Cellaring is nothing more than placing your tobacco in mason jars and storing it away. Instead of buying one bag of tobacco, buy two and jar up the rest. While some people use slightly different methods it all works out the same. For information on different methods google 'how to cellar tobacco'.
When placed in an air tight containers like canning jars tobacco can last for many years. Do not use plastic bags or plastic containers. Mice and other 'nasties' can get at your tobacco that way.
Currently I have 173 jars of tobacco stored. While the majority of that is pipe tobacco I also have several quart jars of cigarette tobacco stored. It will easily save me money in the long run and since an actual ban is not out of the question I'm set for some time to come should it happen.
You know prices won't go down. You know taxes won't go down. Do the smart thing. Start today. |
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by gilster
on Sun Sep 13, 2009 6:57 am |
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Great Points!
I've been using up 50 lbs of RYO tobacco this year that I bough in Feb/March. I left them in their plastic bags and tins and they are doing fine as of now (September)
But IF/WHEN the time comes to really stock up for the long haul - glass jars in the cellar will need to be the way to go.
GYO also, with seeds that will produce seeds for the next years crop, etc. |
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by activist0000
on Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:07 pm |
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Roddy wrote: Many pipe smokers 'cellar' their tobacco. Not only does the tobacco improve with age but it also is a defense against tax and price increases in the future. Those that roll their own cigarettes can also benefit from this.
Cellaring is nothing more than placing your tobacco in mason jars and storing it away. Instead of buying one bag of tobacco, buy two and jar up the rest. While some people use slightly different methods it all works out the same. For information on different methods google 'how to cellar tobacco'.
When placed in an air tight containers like canning jars tobacco can last for many years. Do not use plastic bags or plastic containers. Mice and other 'nasties' can get at your tobacco that way.
Currently I have 173 jars of tobacco stored. While the majority of that is pipe tobacco I also have several quart jars of cigarette tobacco stored. It will easily save me money in the long run and since an actual ban is not out of the question I'm set for some time to come should it happen.
You know prices won't go down. You know taxes won't go down. Do the smart thing. Start today. |
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by bob_kemp
on Tue Sep 22, 2009 11:42 am |
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Hi --
I just joined the forum but I've seen this same discussion on other forums and I'm curious about how y'all do it, since you two obvious have some stored.
Do you put the tobacco "in case" before sealing in jars or do you wait until it's low moisture? I can see that storing it dry might not be the best thing, but storing it with suggested 20% moisture content could leave it open to mold issues.
Do you treat it against tobacco beetles prior to storing? I know two ways - one is to raise it to 160F for some hours, another is to freeze it at various low temps for various times according to the low temp you use.
Also, do you open it periodically to give it air, or just to check on continued quality?
Thanks in advance for your replies,
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by Roddy
on Tue Sep 22, 2009 3:59 pm |
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bob_kemp wrote: Hi --
I just joined the forum but I've seen this same discussion on other forums and I'm curious about how y'all do it, since you two obvious have some stored.
Do you put the tobacco "in case" before sealing in jars or do you wait until it's low moisture? I can see that storing it dry might not be the best thing, but storing it with suggested 20% moisture content could leave it open to mold issues.
Do you treat it against tobacco beetles prior to storing? I know two ways - one is to raise it to 160F for some hours, another is to freeze it at various low temps for various times according to the low temp you use.
Also, do you open it periodically to give it air, or just to check on continued quality?
Thanks in advance for your replies,
Bob
Hello Bob. The mold problem is most often cured by boiling your jars first, (not with the tobacco in them). Mason jars give you the advantage of being able to do this. Most plastic containers are not really air tight
I do not treat my tobacco. Heat is bad for long term storage. Freezing can rupture the plant cells and change both the texture and flavors. Very short term freezing, (24 hours), won't hurt it much.
If you are aging your tobacco DO NOT open it until you are ready to use it. Opening the jars will stop the aging process. You may be tempted even after a couple of weeks but avoid the temptation. There are some folks who will also dip their sealed jars into hot wax to insure a seal. This does not have to be done but some are a bit paranoid.  |
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by bob_kemp
on Tue Sep 22, 2009 4:30 pm |
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Hi --
I see! Yes, from canning stuff, I know how to steralize mason jars. So, do you store the leaf pliable or crisp? I mean, how moist? Would it be a good idea to brick it first? I'm curious because I am moving about 60 lbs through my kiln and I'll want to store it somehow. Do you pack it tight in the jars? How many quart jars do you think it ill take to store 60 lbs?
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