Cigar Care Guide
How to choose the right cigar humidor for you?
Q：What is the difference between a cigar humidor and a eletronic cigar cabinet? How do I choose?
A：A cigar humidor is generally a desktop model with a small size, suitable for daily storage of a small number of cigars, with a more affordable price, suitable for beginners. A cigar cabinet has a larger volume and higher capacity, mostly with an electronic temperature and humidity control system, suitable for long-term collection and maintenance of a large number of cigars, suitable for senior cigar smokers. You can choose the corresponding product according to your cigar storage quantity, usage scenario and budget.
Q：What cigar humidification accessories are available? Are they necessary?
A：Cigar humidification accessories mainly include: Humidifier strips, humidifier packs, hygrometers, cigar cutters, lighters, cigar stands, etc. Among them, humidification solution/humidification packs and hygrometers are the core accessories to maintain the cigar storage environment.Most cigar boxes come with a humidifier accessory and hygrometers, while other accessories such as cigar cutters and lighters can be purchased separately according to individual needs.
Q：What are the advantages of a spanish cedar wood cigar humidor? How do I maintain it?
A: The advantages of a spanish cedar wood humidor are: the natural solid wood material has good sealing performance and stable moisture retention, which can provide a more natural storage environment for cigars. At the same time, the solid wood has a better texture and appearance, suitable for collection and gifting. For maintenance, you need to avoid direct sunlight and stay away from heat sources, wipe it regularly with a clean soft cloth, avoid cleaning with detergent, and check the moisture retention status regularly to ensure the humidity in the box is stable.
Q: What is the optimal temperature and humidity for cigar storage?
A: The industry standard optimal environment for cigar storage is: a stable temperature of 18-21°C (65-70°F), and a stable relative humidity of 65%-70%. This environment can maintain the flavor, aroma and burning state of cigars to the greatest extent, and prevent cigars from drying and cracking or getting moldy due to excessive humidity.
Q：How do I use a cigar humidor for the first time?
A：The first use of a cigar humidor requires a 'seasoning' step, the specific operation is: 1. Wipe the inside of the box with a clean soft cloth to ensure no dust or odor; 2. Activate the humidification solution/humidification pack according to the instructions, and put it into the humidification tank in the box; 3. Close the box lid and let it stand for 24-48 hours to let the humidity in the box reach a stable 65%-70%; 4. After confirming that the humidity in the box is up to standard with a hygrometer, put in the cigars.
Q: How do I judge if the humidity of my cigars is appropriate?
A: You can judge whether the humidity of the cigars is appropriate through 3 dimensions: 1. Measure the relative humidity of the storage environment with a hygrometer, stable at 65%-70% is the best; 2. Observe the appearance of the cigars, cigars with appropriate humidity have a full and shiny wrapper, no cracking, no mold, no shrinkage; 3. Touch the cigars, they feel elastic, not hard or sticky, and can slowly rebound when gently pressed, indicating that the humidity is appropriate.
Q: How do I replenish humidity for my cigar humidor? How often should I change the humidification solution?
A: Steps to replenish humidity for a cigar humidor: 1. Take out the humidification solution/humidification pack in the drawer; 2. According to the product instructions, add an appropriate amount of distilled water or special humidification solution to the Humidifier strips, or replace with a new humidification pack; 3. Put the replenished humidification solution/humidification pack back into the drawer, and let it stand for 24 hours to let the humidity stabilize again. It is recommended to check the humidity in the box once a week, and replenish in time when the humidity is lower than 65%; under normal use, the humidification solution is generally replaced every 1-2 months, and the specific time can be adjusted according to the use environment and the humidity state in the box.
Q：Do I need to ventilate my cigars during storage? How often should I ventilate?
A：Regular ventilation is required during cigar storage. The purpose is to circulate the air in the box, prevent the cigars from absorbing odors and getting moldy, and make the humidity distribution more uniform. The recommended ventilation frequency is: under normal storage conditions, open the box lid to ventilate 1-2 times a week, each ventilation time is controlled at 10-15 minutes; if it is a newly put cigar, or the environmental humidity is high, the ventilation frequency can be appropriately increased. When ventilating, pay attention to avoid direct sunlight and stay away from heat sources, and do not let the humidity in the box lose quickly.
Frequently asked question
Cigars should be stored somewhere between 65%-75%.
This product does not have an integrated humidity control function. Humidity level can be adjusted by adding or reducing water.
If the humidity level exceeds the optimal range, remove the humidifier and allow it to air out, which will evaporate some of the distilled water. Then, return the humidifier to the humidor.
If humidity levels drop below the optimal range of 65% to 75%, add distilled water to the humidifier.
Preparation: Open the humidor and remove all items. Soak a sponge in distilled water, wring it out, and use it to wipe the interior. Allow the humidor to dry. (Recommended every 1-2 months.)
Humidifier Setup: Fill the humidifier with 15-30ml of distilled water, wipe off any excess, and place it inside the humidor.
Stabilization: Wait approximately 12 hours and check the hygrometer. When it reads between 65% and 75%, you can place your cigars inside.
Storage: Close the humidor door, keep it sealed, and store the humidor in a dry area away from direct sunlight or heat sources.
Occasionally, if the hygrometer reads 25%, it indicates oversaturation of the sensor.
To resolve this issue:
- Remove the hygrometer from the humidor and place it near a fan to dry out for several hours.
- Reinsert the hygrometer back into the humidor.
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- Our humidors are all equipped with embedded magnets in the lid and external hinges to ensure top-notch sealing.
- We use a generous amount of authentic Spanish cedar in all of our humidors.
- Through thorough testing across diverse humidity levels, we have mastered the understanding of how humidity behaves in our humidors regardless of your location, ensuring your cigars always remain fresh.
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