The Tobacco Leaf Flashcards
Scientific name for tobacco is
Nicotiana Tobacum
Most important tobacco classifications
Blonde and Black
What are the 6 basic families for black tobacco varieties that are considered ENDEMIC?
Habanesis, Dominicans, Mexicans, Brazilians, Sumatra, and Broadleaf
How and when was Criollo developed?
Developed in 1940 as a result of mixing Mexican and Cuban seeds.
How is Criollo used in a cigar?
As a binder and filler
How many leaves is on a Criollo plant
6 to 7 leaves
Where is the Olor seed from?
Cuba
How man leaves grows on an Olor plant?
9-10 leaves
How is the Olor plant used in a cigar?
Binder and Filler
What is the flavor profile of the Olor tobacco?
Neutral flavor
What sub variety has this plant helped develop?
Quin Diaz and Chago Diaz
Pelo DeOro is endemic to where?
Veracruz, Mexico
Where has the Pelo DeOro seed been used?
Nicaragua, Dominican Republic and Cuba
What is the flavor profile of Pelo DeOro?
Powerful and richness in nicotine
How is the Matafina plant used?
wrappers and binders
Where is the Matafina plant produced?
Brazil
The Broadleaf is a mutation of which seed?
Cuban
What century did the Broadleaf arrive in the United States
In the 18th century.
How is the Sumatra seed used?
It is used for wrappers in Indonesia, Cameroon, Mexico, U.S., Central America and the Caribbean
Why is the Arapiraca good for cigars.
It has excellent combustion, it’s leaves are strong and thick with a dark color.
What is the flavor of the Arapiraca plant?
sweet tones and intensity
How many leaves are on the Arapiraca plant?
15 pairs and has developed a special resistance for tobacco disease
How is the Negro San Andres characterized?
dark, resistant and rough color
what is the Negra San Andres plant used for?
binder and wrappers
How many leaves can you find on a Negro San Andres
9 to 10 pairs
How many times does the Negro San Andres need to be fermented
At least 3 fermentations to achieve a high quality tobacco
