Cigar smoking may be a less encouraged act but if you just love it and cannot stop it, all you have to do is to do it in a proper manner. What could be the proper way? Is there a difference if you do it right or wrong? Yes, there are especially health effects. When you think you have such an insufficient knowledge on cigar smoking, you would definitely need these tips to guide you.
• Avoid cancer; do not inhale while you smoke
We know that inhaling cigar smoke could cause cancer and many people around the world are experiencing this health alarm. You could ignore this health problem if you try not to inhale the smoke from the cigar.
• Age matters this time
When you age your cigars, it is a good method for it would not only improve the taste of your cigar but as well as protect your cigar from the effects of improper handling and storing. When you keep your cigar in the right humidor, you would surely enjoy the pleasure of it especially months after.
• Better not put it there
As you light a cigar and decided not to finish smoking it, never put it back inside a humidor. It would not be good for the other cigars. It would just even spoil them. When you light and smoke it partially, better put it somewhere and not inside your humidor with the rest of your cigars.
• Drink and smoke the right cigar.
People usually smoke while drinking. If this population of individuals includes you, see to it that you choose a drink that could not be overpowered by your cigar. There would be no use if you stick with a cigar that has stronger taste than what you are drinking. You would surely not enjoy both.
• Butane lighter lights out the taste
You have to use butane lighter in order for you to enjoy the taste of your cigar and it could surely be more enjoyable when it comes to taste. You could also use the usual match but see to it that you let the sulfur burn out.
These are just some of the many tips you have to equip yourself especially if you are fond of smoking cigars. You have to consider your own satisfaction. These tips are surely of help.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Tips on buying the cigar for you
King Edward VII, President Ulysses S. Grant, Sigmund Freud, Karl Marx… these are names, and not mere names, but names that are huge in history. Could you draw out any difference or any common point among these men? Well, the fact is-they were all heavy cigar smokers.
Cigars and men, what is with this pair? In the past, there was that stereotype that only rich males are the ones who smoke cigar. Nowadays, there is no definite line that separates the rich men from the not-so-rich men when it is going to be based with cigar smoking. Any man and today woman could buy and enjoy a stick, sticks or many sticks of cigar.
There is one thing certain. There is a difference between the excellent and poor cigar. You must know if that cigar is worth-buying. There are certain tips to follow when buying one.
1. Observe if the wrapper has smooth and a bit shine feature. Make sure that it does not have blemishes and it must not be too firm.
2. Give the cigar a gentle squeeze. This way you would be able to determine if indeed it is good enough if it is resilient to hold its shape when you press it.
3. Refrain from choosing a cigar with soft or hard spots because it is a sign that it is not of good quality and not of good construction.
4. Try to take a smell of the cigar and if it does not have that aroma, drop it off.
5. Refrain from buying a lumpy cigar. Yopu could check out if its lumpy or not by giving it a gentle squeeze. Also check the wrapper. Reffrain from picking cigars that have wrapper discoloration.
6. Make your present more special by adding up a cigar cutter or an ashtray that would impress the receiver.
7. Give it with sincerity of course.
It is fun to hear lines like: “Sometimes, a cigar is just a cigar." This is according to Sir Sigmund Freud. "A woman is only a woman: but a good cigar is a smoke.” this one is according Sir Rudyard Kipling in his poetry. This only shows how cigar smoking is regarded by men since then.
Now, even women are into smoking. Despite all the health hazards, people still go on smoking for no general reason at all.
What matters is that smoking must be done with moderation and responsibility. Not merely smoke because you want to show-off your so vcalled “manly’ thing.
Cigars and men, what is with this pair? In the past, there was that stereotype that only rich males are the ones who smoke cigar. Nowadays, there is no definite line that separates the rich men from the not-so-rich men when it is going to be based with cigar smoking. Any man and today woman could buy and enjoy a stick, sticks or many sticks of cigar.
There is one thing certain. There is a difference between the excellent and poor cigar. You must know if that cigar is worth-buying. There are certain tips to follow when buying one.
1. Observe if the wrapper has smooth and a bit shine feature. Make sure that it does not have blemishes and it must not be too firm.
2. Give the cigar a gentle squeeze. This way you would be able to determine if indeed it is good enough if it is resilient to hold its shape when you press it.
3. Refrain from choosing a cigar with soft or hard spots because it is a sign that it is not of good quality and not of good construction.
4. Try to take a smell of the cigar and if it does not have that aroma, drop it off.
5. Refrain from buying a lumpy cigar. Yopu could check out if its lumpy or not by giving it a gentle squeeze. Also check the wrapper. Reffrain from picking cigars that have wrapper discoloration.
6. Make your present more special by adding up a cigar cutter or an ashtray that would impress the receiver.
7. Give it with sincerity of course.
It is fun to hear lines like: “Sometimes, a cigar is just a cigar." This is according to Sir Sigmund Freud. "A woman is only a woman: but a good cigar is a smoke.” this one is according Sir Rudyard Kipling in his poetry. This only shows how cigar smoking is regarded by men since then.
Now, even women are into smoking. Despite all the health hazards, people still go on smoking for no general reason at all.
What matters is that smoking must be done with moderation and responsibility. Not merely smoke because you want to show-off your so vcalled “manly’ thing.
When do cigars really taste good?
Smokers are not choosy when or when not to smoke cigars. But, did you know that there are indeed great times when you would be able to smoke cigar and savor the greatest taste it could offer. These may seem odd but really true and those who are familiar with these times could surely attest to this one.
Here are some of the most wonderful times when you could smoke and feel every strand of it flowing through your throat smoothly:
1. Happy birthday to me
Well, it is your day and gives yourself a break. Smoking a good cigar on your birthday would really be something you could give to your very self. You could have this as your way of celebrating life.
2. After thanksgiving puff it out
During this meal, which could be one the biggest sumptuous meals you could have for the whole year, it would be good if you enjoy a great smoke after filling up your stomach. A smoke would come really great with a dessert drink as well.
3. A milestone, a smoke
There are these great moments in your life when you bring out that achiever in you. You deserve to celebrate! As you smoke, you could remind yourself how good you were on doing such a great job.
4. Weekend escapade
You could turn out the weekend into a great one. After a tiring week at work, give yourself a treat by just sitting around, feeling the breeze, the empty schedule, just feeling lazy and chilling.
5. Gamble and have a cigar
There is that “manly” effect caused by smoking while gambling. This could also help you out in relaxing while enjoying the game you are playing. This is a very good way of gambling, you take control of your luck as you taste your favorite cigar.
These are worth the smoke moments and you do not want to miss them, do you? Well, it is your moment and celebrate with the great way of relaxing, feeling free, letting loose and that is by smoking your favorite cigar.
Here are some of the most wonderful times when you could smoke and feel every strand of it flowing through your throat smoothly:
1. Happy birthday to me
Well, it is your day and gives yourself a break. Smoking a good cigar on your birthday would really be something you could give to your very self. You could have this as your way of celebrating life.
2. After thanksgiving puff it out
During this meal, which could be one the biggest sumptuous meals you could have for the whole year, it would be good if you enjoy a great smoke after filling up your stomach. A smoke would come really great with a dessert drink as well.
3. A milestone, a smoke
There are these great moments in your life when you bring out that achiever in you. You deserve to celebrate! As you smoke, you could remind yourself how good you were on doing such a great job.
4. Weekend escapade
You could turn out the weekend into a great one. After a tiring week at work, give yourself a treat by just sitting around, feeling the breeze, the empty schedule, just feeling lazy and chilling.
5. Gamble and have a cigar
There is that “manly” effect caused by smoking while gambling. This could also help you out in relaxing while enjoying the game you are playing. This is a very good way of gambling, you take control of your luck as you taste your favorite cigar.
These are worth the smoke moments and you do not want to miss them, do you? Well, it is your moment and celebrate with the great way of relaxing, feeling free, letting loose and that is by smoking your favorite cigar.
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