Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Popular Seeds and Tobacco Varieties

Chamuco Cigars may be known for premium  Nicaraguan cigars, but we are also knowledgeable about seeds and tobacco varieties from other areas. Here are a few popular seeds and tobacco varieties that  are ideal for maduro wrappers:
·         Habano: Described as Criollo, Habano seed and sometimes Corojo, Cuban-seed rapper is often found growing in the heartiest varieties throughout Honduras and Nicaragua, thus Habano wrapper from these areas is ideal for a wrapper that is rich, earthy and a little bit sweet.  
·         San Andres: Harvested in Mexico’s San Andres, this Cuban-seed tobacco San Andres wrapper is noted for its smooth, toasty qualities. This wrapper exhibits the sweetness found in the majority of maduros and is a perfect choice for blenders because it pairs well with most fillers.
·         Jaltepec: Jaltepec seeds are the same Cuban-seen tobacco grown in San Andres, but harvested in Costa Rica. Due to the nutrient-rich soil in Costa Rica, the wrapper is sweeter than the San Andres, but otherwise exhibits many similar qualities.

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