Drying tobacco and the DGT (technique)
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2014 8:23 am
Tongue burn well, burns...
I'm sure this is the one thing that no one wants, as it ruins the whole idea of pipe smoking. Although some blends are known to be challenging, I have learned that at least for me the BIG problem is being too much in a hurry to pack and light, ergo the tobacco is not dry enough, and the moisture/steam burns (and also transfers some nasty stuff).
Some apparently rub out their flakes, and leave the tobacco to dry for 10 to 20 minutes, and this helps. But there is another technique called DGT (Delayed Gratification Technique):
http://www.aspipes.net/FAQ/DGT%20FAQ.htm
Worth a read for the particulars - you see DGT frequently mentioned on the net. I tried it and it does indeed work to both reduce burn and increase flavor...
I'm sure this is the one thing that no one wants, as it ruins the whole idea of pipe smoking. Although some blends are known to be challenging, I have learned that at least for me the BIG problem is being too much in a hurry to pack and light, ergo the tobacco is not dry enough, and the moisture/steam burns (and also transfers some nasty stuff).
Some apparently rub out their flakes, and leave the tobacco to dry for 10 to 20 minutes, and this helps. But there is another technique called DGT (Delayed Gratification Technique):
http://www.aspipes.net/FAQ/DGT%20FAQ.htm
Worth a read for the particulars - you see DGT frequently mentioned on the net. I tried it and it does indeed work to both reduce burn and increase flavor...