Definitely Cuban cigars have established themselves as a product that every smoker wants to possess in their collection. They have been introduced all over the world and are renowned for their especially hand wrapped tobacco leaf covers. We will look at some of the interesting aspects regarding Cuban cigars and learn how they are manufactured. The foremost step is preparing a tobacco seed culture bed. As the tobacco plant needs optimum conditions to germinate they first need a perfect climate controlled place to grow.
After the seeds germinate then the saplings reach a certain height and age, which are then transferred on to the fields. Storage and Tobacco Houses forms an interesting aspect as well. When you will pass through the area and travel on roads of Cuba you will come across many homes that are made of wood and leaves of palm trees. These are special climate controlled rooms that are especially designed for storing tobacco leaves. Curing of the tobacco is also carried out at this site.
Now it’s time for the final roll where the leaves finally take the shape of Cuban cigars. The rolling of the leaves must be done with expertise as a small loose hold can spoil the look and feel of the cigar. Wet hands are required to firmly stretch the leaves and examine every sheet of the tobacco sheet. In this process approximately 18 to 20 set of leaves are taken
and then wrapped. On the table the roller smooth the leaves to form a perfectly enveloped Cuban cigar. Finally the borders are cut and then rolled to it it’s distinguish shape and appearance. It almost takes six years to master the art of rolling the cigars. San Luis and San
Juan are known for producing the best type of Cuban cigars in the world.
