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How to Keep My Cigars From Drying Out

Cigar tobacco lasts for a long time when stored properly. Tobacco is a plant, so it is best to preserve it by mimicking the characteristics of its natural environment. This keeps cigars from becoming too dry or too moist. Dry cigars have a tainted flavor and burn harshly, while moist cigars attract mold. Preserving cigars at the proper humidity level will keep them fresh and moist for several months.

Instructions

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  Place the cigars in an airtight container. Use a candy jar, food container, coffee can or any enclosed storage device with a tight-fitting lid. The tight container will humidify your cigars during storage.
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  Keep the storage container out of the sun. Exposure to sunlight will cause your cigars to dry, even while enclosed in a container. Sunlight also discolors cigar wrappers.
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  Exchange the air in your storage container. Every few days, open and close the container to refresh the air inside it. This prevents the build-up of stale air, which will cause your cigars to become dry and stale.
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  Inspect your cigars regularly. Look for splitting and cracking, which is a sign that your cigars have become too dry. Expansion at the tip of the cigar is a sign of excess moisture. Inspecting your cigars allows you to monitor them for freshness.

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