im looking into a cigar humidor but wondering how does it work and how long will it keep my cigars fresh? what do i have to do with it in regards to changing the humidifier or what not?
The purpose of the humidor is to keep your cigars at peak freshness. Ideally, conditions for your sticks should be at about roughly 70% relative humidity and 70 degrees F.
In your humidor, you will have a humidification system in which you will put the solution - usually 1:1 distilled water and Propylene Glycol. The PG acts as an agent that keeps the Relative Humidity inside your humidor balanced. A hygrometer will measure the RH so you can be assured you are at the correct level. Be sure you calibrate your hygrometer.
Given proper care, your cigars will keep for years.
Some people really value properly aged cigars (they will develop a "bloom" over time - a fine white crystal that looks like powder).
Please note that Spanish Cedar works very well at maintaining a humidor at the proper humidity. Do NOT buy any humidor containing aromatic cedar - this is NOT the same type of wood.
A humidor is any kind of box or room with constant humidity (and often, temperature as well), used to store cigars. For private use, small wooden or acrylic glass humidor boxes for a few dozen cigars are appropriate, while cigar shops often have walk-in humidors, sometimes covering a whole floor. Humidors of all sizes use hygrometers to keep track of the humidity levels. Maintenance The ideal humidity in a humidor is around 65-70%, with the box filled close to the rim. The more empty space, the more readily the humidity will drop. Humidors are made of Spanish-cedar wood, or plastic. Spanish-cedar is suitable for aging cigars for three reasons. 1. It holds more moisture than most woods, so it helps maintain humidity. 2. The aroma imparts itself to the cigars if they are retained in it for long enough. That is also why some cigars are wrapped in Spanish-cedar sheets when you buy them. Tobacco blenders use this to give cigars an extra dimension in flavor. 3. Spanish-cedar wood sometimes repels tobacco beetles, although there have been instances where the beetles have eaten through the wood. These pinhead-sized beetles can ruin entire stocks of cigars. They eat the tobacco and lay eggs, causing further infestation. These beetles can also be discouraged by ensuring the humidor does not get hotter than 20°C. The beetle eggs usually only hatch at around 25 °C, although there are also instances where they will hatch at cooler temperatures if the humidity is too high. Each humidor has to be seasoned after being bought or having been dry for a while. Take a moist cloth and wipe down the interior to remove any dust. Then place a shot glass or a container of similar size in the humidor and fill it with distilled water. Keep the humidor closed overnight. If the water is gone or mostly gone, then repeat for another 24 hours. When the humidor is not absorbing any more humidity, the cigars can be placed in it. The humidifying element or "sponge" keeps the wood moist, which in turn keeps the cigars moist.
The humidors work to keep the tobacco in cigars from drying out. Basically it works like a small humidifier in your home. You could probably do the same thing by putting them in the refrigerator, which is what I do with cigarettes. Actually, I keep them in the freezer because I've cut way back in attempts to quit a little at a time. Keeping them in there does not cause the tobacco to get moldy or wet while storing or in removal. Maybe you could give it a try by putting in just one cigar at first, then after 72 hours remove it.
im looking into a cigar humidor but wondering how does it work and how long will it keep my cigars fresh? what do i have to do with it in regards to changing the humidifier or what not?
I know you need a good humidor if you have any decent cigars to keep them fresh. The sales clerk at the cigar store should be able to give you detailed instructions on how to care for it and your cigars.
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I've had a humidor for several years now.
The purpose of the humidor is to keep your cigars at peak freshness. Ideally, conditions for your sticks should be at about roughly 70% relative humidity and 70 degrees F.
In your humidor, you will have a humidification system in which you will put the solution - usually 1:1 distilled water and Propylene Glycol. The PG acts as an agent that keeps the Relative Humidity inside your humidor balanced. A hygrometer will measure the RH so you can be assured you are at the correct level. Be sure you calibrate your hygrometer.
Given proper care, your cigars will keep for years.
Some people really value properly aged cigars (they will develop a "bloom" over time - a fine white crystal that looks like powder).
Please note that Spanish Cedar works very well at maintaining a humidor at the proper humidity. Do NOT buy any humidor containing aromatic cedar - this is NOT the same type of wood.
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A humidor is any kind of box or room with constant humidity (and often, temperature as well), used to store cigars. For private use, small wooden or acrylic glass humidor boxes for a few dozen cigars are appropriate, while cigar shops often have walk-in humidors, sometimes covering a whole floor. Humidors of all sizes use hygrometers to keep track of the humidity levels. Maintenance The ideal humidity in a humidor is around 65-70%, with the box filled close to the rim. The more empty space, the more readily the humidity will drop. Humidors are made of Spanish-cedar wood, or plastic. Spanish-cedar is suitable for aging cigars for three reasons. 1. It holds more moisture than most woods, so it helps maintain humidity. 2. The aroma imparts itself to the cigars if they are retained in it for long enough. That is also why some cigars are wrapped in Spanish-cedar sheets when you buy them. Tobacco blenders use this to give cigars an extra dimension in flavor. 3. Spanish-cedar wood sometimes repels tobacco beetles, although there have been instances where the beetles have eaten through the wood. These pinhead-sized beetles can ruin entire stocks of cigars. They eat the tobacco and lay eggs, causing further infestation. These beetles can also be discouraged by ensuring the humidor does not get hotter than 20°C. The beetle eggs usually only hatch at around 25 °C, although there are also instances where they will hatch at cooler temperatures if the humidity is too high. Each humidor has to be seasoned after being bought or having been dry for a while. Take a moist cloth and wipe down the interior to remove any dust. Then place a shot glass or a container of similar size in the humidor and fill it with distilled water. Keep the humidor closed overnight. If the water is gone or mostly gone, then repeat for another 24 hours. When the humidor is not absorbing any more humidity, the cigars can be placed in it. The humidifying element or "sponge" keeps the wood moist, which in turn keeps the cigars moist.
The humidors work to keep the tobacco in cigars from drying out. Basically it works like a small humidifier in your home. You could probably do the same thing by putting them in the refrigerator, which is what I do with cigarettes. Actually, I keep them in the freezer because I've cut way back in attempts to quit a little at a time. Keeping them in there does not cause the tobacco to get moldy or wet while storing or in removal. Maybe you could give it a try by putting in just one cigar at first, then after 72 hours remove it.
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im looking into a cigar humidor but wondering how does it work and how long will it keep my cigars fresh? what do i have to do with it in regards to changing the humidifier or what not?
I know you need a good humidor if you have any decent cigars to keep them fresh. The sales clerk at the cigar store should be able to give you detailed instructions on how to care for it and your cigars.
A humidor creates moisture so the cigar does not dry out. There is nothing to change you just add a couple of drops of water to create some moisture.
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