Whole Leaf Tobacco Extraction

[Smocian257]

Who is using whole (already dried and cured) leaf for extraction and then blending from this point?

Other than those in the commercial realm obviously

 

[Burnie]

Been doing it for a while. Macerate in PG for a month or more, then after straining, mix to taste. Some use heat to speed up the process, which there are several threads, I do mine at room temperature. Have some Sweet Brightleaf Virginia Flue Cured going right now, looking for a lighter NET, but it will be Christmas before it is ready to try.

You can get smaller quantities of leaf here,
Tobacco Leaf Samples - 1/4 pound
but freight jacks up the price.

Whatever you order, put in the freezer for at least 72 hours to kill the cigarette beetle eggs. My first batch I forgot to do that and it got infested, I should have known better.

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[Smocian257]

ooh! good call on the freezing, ty!

 

[Burnie]

I have a "Sweet Brightleaf Virginia Flue Cured tobacco" going at the moment, lot lighter leaf, so the maceration is not as dark as some of the others I have done. I am hoping it turns out good. Started first of November, should filter it first to middle of December.

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