The correct process is roughly as follows:

1. When you pick up a cigar, the first thing you face is the problem of cutting. The head end of the cigar (the smoking end) is closed, and you have to use a cigar cutter to cut a slit into the sealed end before you can smoke it. The size and strength of the cut are entirely up to you. Generally speaking, the diameter of the cut should be controlled at 3/4 of the diameter of the main trunk of the cigar.

2. When lighting, wait until the flame stabilizes, then hold the cigar horizontally and tilt the tail end at a 45° geometric angle , after direct contact with the flame, slowly rotate it in a circle to preheat the cigar; then approach 2.5 cm closer to the flame to let it burn evenly from the edge to the center. At this time, you must not bend down and inhale at the same time. This will not only lose your grace, but also inhale miscellaneous air and heat flow.

3. Gently blow on the lit end to determine whether the combustion is even.

4. The cigar is lit, and the rich aroma is already hitting your nostrils. But please don’t rush to smoke. On the contrary, you should take a few puffs back gently. After the miscellaneous gas and heat flow are removed, it is best to wait for a while to allow the taste to stabilize and balance.

Now that you have finally successfully lit it, please do not impatiently smoke it vigorously, otherwise the cigar will burn unevenly and destroy the aroma it should have. You should pause briefly, turn the cigarette at an angle, brew your emotions, and then take another gentle puff.

Correct grip

You can tell whether a person can smoke a cigar just by looking at the way he holds it - never imitate the way you hold a cigarette. The correct way to hold a cigar is similar to holding a pencil. The index and middle fingers should fit into the logo on the upper half of the cigar.

Ashes

After taking the first puff, ash will appear. Be sure to leave it at a certain length to maintain ideal temperature and flavor. A good cigar can maintain about 5 to 6 centimeters of ash. Please pay attention to the timing, put the cigar in the ashtray and let the ashes fall naturally and neatly, instead of flicking it frequently like smoking filter cigarettes. Also be careful not to let cigar ashes fall onto your clothes or tabletop.

Cigar cutter

Before enjoying handmade cigars, you must first cut off the top of the cap. This is the role of a cigar cutter or cigar scissors. The most important thing is to keep the incision clean and smooth when cutting, and be sure to leave at least 1/8 inch of the top of the hat when cutting.

Lighter

In fact, ordinary wooden matches are enough. Just be careful not to use matches or diesel lighters with high sulfur content. Their special smell will greatly affect the aroma of the cigar. If you have nothing else on hand, you can use a simple white candle.

Time selection

It is best to choose light and small varieties for smoking cigars in the morning; light and mild cigars are also preferred for appetizers before lunch or dinner, so as not to affect the taste during meals; For the final cigar after the meal, you can choose a rich and fragrant variety to enjoy. Of course most people can’t do it yet!