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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2018 17:49:49 GMT -5
A long burn rate is nice on a couple of levels. A long relaxing smoke of course and a little payback in the longevity of an expensive tobac.
I have monitored and tracked blends, but have never determined precisely, the cause/effect of how long a particular formulation will burn.
Your thoughts and input appreciated.
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Post by Darin on Feb 5, 2018 18:08:55 GMT -5
It seems the cut has a good deal to do with it. Larger pieces burn more slowly and, if it's compressed, even more so.
Thinner leaf also burns faster, such as Maryland. Burley and cigar varieties are thicker, generally.
Lastly is sugar content whereby more sugar can increase the heat of the burn.
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Post by haebar on Feb 5, 2018 19:05:22 GMT -5
Also the moisture content is a factor. Dry tobaccos burn faster than moist ones, all other factors being equal.
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Post by zambini on Feb 5, 2018 23:47:26 GMT -5
I'd agree with haebar and Darin that moisture content and surface area of the tobacco are the key factors behind the burn rate but I'd also add temperature in the bowl (a wider bowl probably lowers temperature within), burn rate of the topping, and smoker's rate of smoking as factors. |
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Post by Dramatwist on Feb 6, 2018 3:01:42 GMT -5
great thread
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Post by PhantomWolf on Feb 6, 2018 3:07:28 GMT -5
How tightly you pack the bowl is probably a factor as well. I guess that kind of goes hand in hand with the cut.
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