The Science And Art Of Blending Tobacco

It is normal to experiment with pipe tobacco blends before finding the one that truly speaks to you. Many blends are already available from various tobacco outlets, but you can also customize your own blend to come up with a truly unique flavor. You can select the flavor, strength and style of your blends. However, when you decide to create your own blends, you need to know how to make the distinction between original blends and hybrid blends sense this will affect the flavor of your tobacco.

When you create original blends, your blend is based on raw component blends meaning they are not previously mixed together. Many people create and share their favorite blends, so you can get ideas if you do not know which flavors work well together. For instance, you may find a blend of black Cavendish, burley, dark stoved Virginia, Latakia, red Virginia and Turkish. However, it is important that you pay attention to the amount of each flavor you use for the blend. Some users express these as parts of a percentage while others may use an actual measurement amount.

You can also find pipe tobacco blends that are already formed from hybrids. They can be created from blends already mixed together as well as combining blends with raw components. When you go with a hybrid blend, you need to know a little about blends beforehand. Otherwise, blending McClelland 2010 rubbed out, McClelland 2015 rubbed out Latakia XXX may not mean much to you. Like original blends, you still sometimes have to know how to mix together your blends in parts rather than a specific measurement.

You also need to be aware of any other special instructions when you make your blends. For instance, sometimes you may need to allow the tobacco to settle for a period of time like a month before you actually use it. Some blends may need to be dehydrated and/or rehydrated. You need to know if you have to seal your tobacco for a period of time or even chop it in a blender or food processor. The point of a blend is to come up with an entirely new flavor, so you do not want it to taste like separate tobaccos thrown together.


Another thing you should consider when you look into pipe tobacco blends is the type of pipe you use. A corncob pipe may have a different effect on your tobacco than a meerschaum pipe, so keep this in mind as you are exploring blends. If you need ideas, you can find many online communities in which enthusiasts share their blends and offer tips on creating new ones. You can find yourself enjoying a great new flavor in no time.