9 "commandments" for smoking cigars: Let enjoyment return to its tranquil essence

9 "commandments" for smoking cigars: Let enjoyment return to its tranquil essence

Smoking cigars is a unique ritual, not only a taste enjoyment, but also a spiritual precipitation. Real cigar smokers never show off, but feel the burning peace with a calm heart. This article summarizes nine cigar "commandments" to help beginners avoid pitfalls and let senior enthusiasts regain their original intentions.

1. Avoid arrogance: cigars are taste, not show-off

Although cigars are often associated with celebrities and aristocrats, real cigar smokers are not exaggerated. High-quality cigars are hand-rolled from natural tobacco leaves and have a simple and unpretentious temperament. Smoking cigars is a lifestyle choice, not a tool for "showing off".

"Smoking cigars is not showing off, but an expression of one's attitude towards life."

2. Stop being irritable: slow down to feel the rhythm of cigars

Cigars are not a product of fast food culture. It takes time, mood and space. A distracted person can hardly feel the aroma of cigars. It is recommended to accompany quiet music and gentle light when smoking cigars to slow down your body and mind.

3. Stop placing it in the middle: you should finish it in one breath after lighting it

When you light a cigar, you should finish it in one go. Stopping in the middle and then smoking again can easily make the taste bitter. If you must interrupt, be sure to let it go out naturally, then cut off the charred end and relight it. We recommend not putting the lit cigar back into the moisturizer or cigar tube to maintain its purity.

Recommended reading: How to deal with cigars that go out in the middle

4. Stop swallowing smoke: Cigars are not cigarettes

Cigar smoke should not be swallowed into the lungs, but should be experienced in the mouth to experience its taste changes. It is recommended to use the "small cycle" smoking method: inhale - stay in the mouth - exhale slowly from the mouth or nose to stimulate the true charm of cigars.

5. Stop being obsessed with a certain brand or production area

The soil, humidity, and craftsmanship of each production area are different, resulting in different styles. If you only focus on a certain brand or Cuban production area, you will miss the wonderful performance of cigars in Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Honduras and other places.

Expanded recommendation: Introduction to global cigar production areas

6. Quit casual smoking: If there is no sense of ritual, it is a waste

Before smoking a cigar, it is best to prepare a complete period of time and choose a clean, quiet and well-ventilated environment. It is not recommended to smoke in noisy, crowded and hurried occasions, so as not to ruin the whole experience.

7. Quit smoking in public places: Respecting others is also cigar etiquette

Whether it is cigars or cigarettes, smoking in public places will cause discomfort or even disgust. Real cigar smokers prefer to enjoy every moment of burning calmly in private spaces.

8. Quit smoking on an empty stomach: the body is the first experience organ

A cigar may contain 100~200 mg of nicotine, which can easily cause dizziness, nausea, stomach pain and other discomforts on an empty stomach. It is recommended to eat properly before smoking a cigar, especially high-protein foods.

Data support: Studies show that the proportion of people who feel uncomfortable when smoking cigars on an empty stomach is as high as 64%, while only 17% of people who smoke cigars on a full stomach experience discomfort.

9. Stop dealing with improvisations: Cigar tools require professionalism

Cigars are not cigarettes. A casual cut or ignition will ruin the entire cigarette.

     Tools                            Function                                           Recommended choice

Cigar cutter     Precise cuts to keep the suction smooth       V-shaped cutter /straight cutter/punches

Cigar lighters     Provide odorless flames and even burning     Three-jet flame model 

Humidor            Maintain appropriate humidity (65%-70%)      Spanish cedar material is good 

Cigar tubes       Protect cigars from moisture when going out  Sealed aluminum tubes/leather protective shells

Extended reading: Tips for using cigar scissors and lighters

 

Conclusion: Cigars are a practice of self-discipline and enjoyment

People who really understand cigars are never impatient, show off, or perfunctory. They devote themselves to every conversation with smoke with a peaceful heart. In that slowly exhaled puff of smoke, there is the taste of time and the texture of life.

As cigar master Jose Blanco said: "A good cigar is like tasting a good wine: you savor it."