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Some days, you want to kick back with a smooth cigar, enjoying the slow burn and rich aroma. Other times, it’s all about puff, puff, passing a joint, letting the mellow waves of cannabis take over. You can’t seem to pick a favorite way to smoke. You love both.
When you love something, you have to take good care of it. In the case of tobacco and cannabis, that means storing it properly. You can’t just let your cigars sit loose in a drawer or put your cannabis in a freezer bag on your kitchen table. So, how can you store them?
The Ultimate Cigar Storage Game Plan
The best place to store your cigars is in a humidor, a specially designed cigar storage box. The humidor will protect cigars from environmental factors that can dry them out, like oxygen and direct sunlight. The humidor should be made of cedar wood. Cedar wood is known to keep pests like tobacco beetles at bay. Some believe that it also lends a nice aroma to the cigars sitting inside, giving a woodsy scent to the tobacco.
The humidor isn’t the only supply you’ll need. You’ll need two-way humidity control packs to stash in the humidor, too. These control packs are crucial when it comes to storage for cigars and cannabis because they regulate the humidity levels inside containers. With the packs put in place, the container’s humidity levels won’t fluctuate. They’ll stay consistently perfect.
Cigars should be stored at a relative humidity level (RH) of around 65-72%. A two-way humidity pack absorbs humidity when the levels are too high in the humidor and releases moisture when the levels are too low. A pack tends to work for 3 months before requiring a replacement. After 3 months, just swap in a fresh one. The humidity control will continue.
And What About Your Cannabis?
The best way to store your herb is in an air-tight glass or metal stash jar. An air-tight jar won’t just keep the fragrant smell of your cannabis contained—it will also protect the cannabis from air exposure. Air exposure will dry out your cannabis.
Cannabis prefers a humidity level of around 58-62% to stay fresh and sticky. You can add a two-way humidity pack to your stash jar to maintain that humidity level.
Why Does Proper Storage Matter?
Cigars and cannabis are natural products, and like anything natural, they need the right environment to stay at their best. When the environment is too dry, the tobacco and cannabis will lose too much moisture. Dry cigars will have delicate wrappers that crack and peel when cut. They will burn too fast when lit and give off harsh smoke. Dry cannabis will also burn too fast, and it will lose a lot of its flavor and potency. The “high” you’re looking for might not come at all.
When the environment is too moist, you risk mold growth. Mold is not only a flavor killer but a serious health hazard. You can’t just wipe away the mold—you’ll have to toss out the cannabis or cigar.
Set up the right environment so that you’re guaranteed a good smoke break.
Smoke with Confidence
Whether you prefer the deep, complex flavors of a well-aged cigar or the smooth, aromatic experience of high-quality cannabis, proper storage is the key to an optimal smoke. Keep your stash safe, keep your cigars fresh, and enjoy the best of both worlds!
