Smoking Pipes
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Anatomy
It is important to understand how a pipe works before you start huffing and puffing away.
* ''' Bowl:''' Where the
tobacco is held and burned
* '''Shank:''' Part of the bowl, used to connect the stem to the bowl
* '''Stem:''' Connects the pipe to the smoker's mouth and fits tightly into the shank
* '''Lip:''' Raised ring around the stem; the mouthpiece
* '''Filter:''' A metal piece attached to the stem; prevents small particles from entering the smoker's mouth
Types
Types of Tobacco
There is a wide variety of blends, aromas, and tastes. If you're unsure what flavor to get, try a
aromatic sampler is best because it will have milder selections. Feel free to blend flavors to get a truly unique and delicious taste!
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Burley: Second most popular, flavored with sugar, rich and flavorful, sometimes tastes like sweet oatmeal or granola with a hint of caramel from the burned sugar.
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Oriental: Aromatic, somewhat spicy and mildly sweet.
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Latakia: A rich, heavy taste, smoky and harsh (tends to dry out your mouth and throat).
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Perique: Deeply aromatic, rich flavor, rare and expensive.
Accessories
Related Guides
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Cigars
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Cigar Accessories
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Hygrometers
