Tobacco Storage

iDaveMoore

So I just ordered a pound of Sleepy Hollow, and I am debating on whether I should store it in one big jar and have it really aesthetically pleasing in my smoking room, or if I should store it in separate 16 oz jars. Any thoughts?

Woodsman

OK, IMHO, a half gallon jar should hold most of a pound, if you intend to cellar it, that's fine. if you intend to draw tobacco from the jar on a regular basis, that's fine. if you want to smoke and age the tobacco use separate jars. Jar your tobacco at any rate to prevent it drying out too soon.

daveinlax

You should be able to stuff most of a pound into a quart jar and put the rest in one of the squat decorative wide mouth half pint jars (that do not stack grrrrrrrrrrr) to keep at hand for smoking.

tomatobodhi

If you decide to use a large jar, I recommend having at least one smaller jar (say, half the size) to move the tobacco into once the level drops. The more air you have in the jar, the faster it will dry out; downsizing the jar as you go helps prevent this. Of course, the more you are in and out of the jar, the faster it will dry also.There are plenty of humidification solutions for large jars, though. Be careful with reusable gel packs/sticks, though. I have never had good luck with those. Others may have had better luck.

I usually start with a large jar, then move to a medium jar, then a smaller jar, then finally a half-pint.

Usually, however, I simply break up the pounds into 4-8 (depending on the cut) half pint mason jars and cellar them so that I have no more than ~2oz open at any time of a single blend.

KA9FFJ

I own several tins of tobacco. Every one is lined with paper that folds accordian style to close over the tobacco. Then a thicker paper disc is placed on top of that to help promote a better deal (I assume).
Question: Have any of you tossed the paper, for whatever reason, and stored the tobacco in the tin ONLY? If so, what were your results? In other words, did you notice any difference?

jfreedy

@KA9FFJ - You’re not talking about using tins for long term storage, right?

motie2

@KA9FFJ -- No difference with or w/o paper. But not for more than a week after opening. After a week tobacco should be put into containers more appropriate for long trrm storage. But you know that.

RockyMountainBriar

I wonder if the tobacco might pick up a metallic taste from the breakdown of the tin?   That is, if, it is left for an extended time.

motie2

"There can be only ONE."

KA9FFJ

No long term storage in mind with my query.  For example taking a tin on a 3 - 5 day trip.
@RockyMountainBriar may be on to something with the picking up a metallic taste idea. Never tried it, but I will on my next short trip...

RockyMountainBriar

     I have used the small Camel snus tins for several months without any corrosion.  They are small and have a snap lid with a flexible seal.  They are of a nice size to carry a day or two of tobacco.  They seal pretty tightly.
    I have had some tobacco tins that had corrosion in them when they were freshly opened.  I think they were either C&D or G.L.Pease?  Luckily they had the parchment paper lining protecting the tobacco.

jfreedy

I typically just put the amount I think I’ll use in a ziplock baggie when I travel. Easy to pack and doesn’t pick up the plastic flavor for short lengths of time. 

Scampi

Imho these are some of the best jars on the market. They keep out light and air, and are small enough to take anywhere. These are made by ball. They are called amber but are pretty much the same color as a brown beer bottle.

motie2

I find the two piece Ball jar lids to be effective, but a pain in the butt to use, especially opening the jars; the inner lidd sticks....hard.

KA9FFJ

I agree @motie2 but I do like the ability it gives of slipping a label on that "sticky" lid...

Scampi

Motie2 if you take your finger and run a thin layer of pipe wax on the sticky part of the lids it will reduce the sticking and still keep air out.

motie2

@Sacampi
Thank you. Good idea

motie2

I have several of these. If you replace the cheap rubber gasket/seal (shown) with a silicone one, it is -- to me -- the ideal tobacco storage jar. And at 3 bucks a piece at the Christmas Tree Shop, they're a bargain.

Scampi

Motie2 I have some of those too and I like them but I'm limited on storage space so my jars have to be out in the light. That's why I go for the dark colored ones.

KA9FFJ

I broke out the Christmas Spice this morning and realized I may not have shared this little idea that I use along with my other "sealable" jars.
Although most of us use mason type jars, I would assume many of us also have the type of jar pictured below.
With this jar type, I find that moisture starts to noticeably leave after a few months. So what to do?
Here's what I did. I took some of my wife's velcro discs from her craft room (about 3/4" diameter), peeled and stuck one side to the center of the lid, and the other one I stuck to a humidor moisture disc. Cheap when buy a lot on Ebay 
Now about every 3-4 months, I soak the disc in distilled water for a couple of hours, then stick it back on the lid.
Good for another 3-4 months.

motie2

STORING, CARRYING AND KEEPING TOBACCO FRESH

https://www.alpascia.com/moments/en/detail/146/storing-carrying-and-keeping-t

RockyMountainBriar

Here is an idea...I purchased this on EBay because I thought it should work?  I have not tried it, but it seems to me that pouring some plaster-of-paris into any lid should work?  I have not actually used it yet, so I am not sure.  I added the silicone seal to this jar myself.  Soaking a bit of water into the plaster should work like the little buttons?

ghostsofpompeii

How I am currently storing my supply of tobacco.

RockyMountainBriar

Here in Montana we store the “special” stuff in underground silos😬

KA9FFJ

@ghostsofpompeii @RockyMountainBriar
Now THAT'S funny!... Even though knowing you guys, it's probably true! 

AnantaAndroscoggin

So, what are the particular effects of smoking radioactive tobacco?????

Is it like getting bitten by a tobacco spider and then swinging around the town in a red-and-blue costume?

motie2

@AnantaAndroscoggin
https://www.epa.gov/radtown/radioactivity-tobacco

RockyMountainBriar

Radioactive tobacco😳.  You would probably have to smoke that whole silo full to swing around town in a red and blue suit😬

motie2

opipeman

@motie2
Looks like you need to restock!

motie2

@opipeman

If only......

I wish......

Not mine.