Fine Cut Tobacco: An Introduction to the World of Rolling Your Own
In earlier times, rolling your own cigarettes was a common practice. The image of the cowboy, who can quickly make a cigarette with a small paper and some tobacco, is well-known from Western movies. Today, this method of tobacco consumption is especially popular among younger people.
However, filters are now commonly used, and there is a rich variety of brands available for both filters and papers, as well as for filling or rolling tobacco. In any case, hand-rollers enjoy several advantages. Particularly, the cheaper price of self-rolled cigarettes is a key reason for many.
Fine Cut Tobacco for Filling: The Perfect Choice for Hand-Rollers
What is commonly referred to as rolling tobacco or filling tobacco is technically fine cut tobacco. It is called fine cut because it consists of very finely chopped pieces of tobacco leaves. This distinguishes it from, for example, traditional pipe tobacco. The tobacco typically comes in packages of 30 or 40 grams, and is in a fibrous form. This makes it easy to take a small bunch out with your fingers and use it accordingly.
When rolling cigarettes, the tobacco is placed in a paper, called Paper, and carefully rolled, with the filter also being added. Alternatively, some people use special rolling machines or fill tobacco into pre-made cigarette tubes with filters.
The advantage of rolling with selected fine cut tobacco is that consumers can choose to make either thinner or thicker cigarettes. Additionally, 5 to 7 Euro packs of tobacco are usually so sufficient that they can easily make 100 cigarettes.
Popular Fine Cut Tobacco Brands in Germany
The brands and varieties of rolling tobacco fill the shelves of tobacco shops in almost as much variety as regular cigarette packs. Many impress with special designs, and some offer both lighter and stronger versions of the same brand. Among the most popular types in Germany are those with lighter fine cut tobacco:
Pueblo Yellow and Blue, for example, are both relatively mild, with the blue variant being especially mild. In both cases, smokers enjoy a full flavor with a very smooth spiciness, without it being harsh or bitter.
American Spirit Yellow and Blue is similar in composition and smoking experience to Pueblo. These also feature delicate aromatic notes with mild spiciness.
Canuma Tobacco is available in one variant, which is also light and mildly spicy. Its flavor is often described as slightly fruity.
Pepe Bright is less spicy and has a very slight, somewhat bitter note with a woody flavor, but overall it remains soft and pleasant on the tongue and in the throat.
Javaanse Jongens and Red Bull Tobacco are among the stronger varieties and are considered to be of very high quality, with Red Bull Black offering even more intense flavor notes.
Proper Storage of Fine Cut Tobacco: Tips and Tricks
How long a pack of fine cut tobacco lasts depends on individual smoking habits. Someone who smokes about 10 to 15 cigarettes a day will go through a 30-gram pack of tobacco in approximately one week.
It is important to note that tobacco in the pack loses its moisture over time, which results in a loss of freshness and quality. If the tobacco becomes too dry, it is harder to use for filling or rolling, as it becomes crumbly. Additionally, this affects the smoking properties, and aromas dissipate more quickly.
This can begin happening just a few days after opening a pack. To preserve moisture as much as possible, tobacco should be stored airtight. Containers such as Tupperware or glass jars are ideal for storing the tobacco pack. For a more professional solution, humidors—primarily used for storing cigars at the right humidity—work even better.
Additionally, tobacco can be re-moistened using special tobacco humidifying stones or by placing small slices of lemon, apple, or similar fruits.
Fine Cut Tobacco in Our Shop
Rolling your own cigarettes means taking the time and enjoying the process consciously. A hand-rolled cigarette is always something truly individual. Rolling by hand is not difficult at all. After trying it a few times with patience, you’ll quickly get the hang of it and have a perfectly rolled cigarette ready in less than half a minute.
Once you're there, you can enjoy the incredible flavor variety of the many different tobacco types—and save quite a bit of money compared to factory-made cigarette packs. You can buy fine cut tobacco from 5 Euros for 30 grams here in our shop, including popular varieties like Danske Club Fine Blend and Buccaneer Tobacco with a fine whiskey note.
