The J.C. Newman Cigar Company in Ybor City wants to import Cuban tobacco and has made a formal request of the U.S. government to do so. After more than a century, the old tradition of crafting premium hand-rolled cigars still rolls on inside the company’s factory. A century ago, more cigars using Cuban tobacco were […]
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Cigars cannot be placed into a brand new humidor and be expected to stay fresh. Why? Unless it is properly prepared, there is not an adequate amount of humidity inside your humidor. That said, here are instructions on how to prepare a new humidor. Using a paper towel or a soft cloth, wipe down the
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America’s Oldest Family Owned Cigar Manufacturer But rather than ask for presents, the nation’s oldest family-owned cigar company is giving gifts. The J.C. Newman Cigar Museum recently opened in their Ybor City factory at 2701 N. 16th St. and offers guided 90-minute tours of an operation that produces 12 million cigars a year. Admission is
J.C. Newman Cigar Company, celebrated its 125th birthday this year. Read More »
J.C. Newman Cigar Company, celebrated its 125th birthday this year. Read More »
Have you ever wondered where cigars were first produced? In Spain is where many people believe cigars were first produced. Before cigars became all the rage in Europe, they needed tobacco to produce them. The Origins of Tobacco The origins of cigar smoking are still unknown. A Guatemalan ceramic pot dating back to the
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Listen to the article To find white powdery spots is a good sign that your cigars are aging beautifully. The appearance of these white spots, called bloom or plume, means that the essential oils contained in the tobacco have come to the surface of the cigar. What is Plume? Plume, also referred to as Bloom,
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