As a smoker, you must have had to deal with dry tobacco. For example, when you buy from a store, it turns out that the packaging is not sealed properly and you are keeping it too long. On the other hand, there are smokers who prefer crispier tobacco. Here are some ways to re-moisturize dry tobacco.
Step
Method 1 of 3: Moisturizing with Heat
Step 1. Use a tea kettle
Look for a kettle with a filter. Put boiling water into the kettle, then place the tobacco in the strainer. Be careful not to let the tobacco touch the water in the kettle. Cover the kettle then leave it for at least half an hour.
After half an hour, see if the tobacco is damp again. If not, leave it a little longer
Step 2. Moisturize with a steam iron
Heat the steam iron to its maximum temperature. Spread a sheet of newspaper on a heat-resistant surface. Spread your tobacco over the newspaper. Then, use the sprayer to spray the tobacco with water once or twice.
- Hold the steam iron over the tobacco and let it evaporate for 10 seconds.
- Be careful not to let the iron touch the tobacco.
Step 3. Heat in an airtight jar
Place the tobacco in a clean stainless steel bowl. Wet the tobacco with water spray, then re-spray the water over the tobacco 3-4 times. Stir the tobacco with a spoon or spatula. Then, put the tobacco in a jar with a rubber screw cap.
- Preheat the jars in the oven at 100 degrees Celsius for at least 20 minutes or until the jars feel hot to the touch. Once done, let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Remove the jar and let it cool overnight in a cool, dry place. Don't open until tomorrow morning.
- Make sure you press the tobacco tightly and close the jar tightly.
Method 2 of 3: Moisturizing with Food
Step 1. Moisten the tobacco with orange peel
Put the tobacco in a plastic bag or jar with a tight, airtight lid. Add 1/4 of the orange peel pieces to the bag. Close the bag tightly and leave overnight.
In the morning, the orange peel will be dehydrated and your tobacco will be moist again
Step 2. Use potatoes
Put the tobacco in a plastic bag. Add a raw potato. Tie the bag until it is airtight. Check every hour or two as the tobacco will quickly return to moisture.
Step 3. Moisten with bread
Put the tobacco in a plastic bag. Then add one or a half slices of bread, depending on the amount of tobacco. Seal the plastic bag tightly and check every few hours.
If left overnight, the tobacco will be very damp the next day
Method 3 of 3: Moisturizing with Moist Things
Step 1. Store tobacco in a plastic clip bag
Spread about half the amount of tobacco you want to moisten evenly on a large paper towel. Spray the tobacco with water. Mix the tobacco with your finger. Repeat until the tobacco is slightly damp. Mix damp tobacco with non-humid tobacco in a plastic clip bag.
- To mix well, shake the bag you are using.
- Wait about half an hour for the moisture to spread evenly.
Step 2. Cover it with a cloth
Put the tobacco in a bowl (the wider the better). Cover the bowl with a damp (but not too wet) cloth. Do not let this cloth touch the tobacco. To prevent the cloth from touching the tobacco, secure the sides with a rubber band.
- Check tobacco every few hours.
- This method is the least detrimental to the tobacco quality.
Step 3. Moisturize with a sponge
Get a new sponge that hasn't been used at all, then cut off a few corners. Moisten the sponge with water. Drain any excess water and make sure the water doesn't drip off the sponge. Place the damp sponge in a plastic clip bag along with the tobacco. The damp sponge will act as a humidifier for the tobacco.
Tips
- If you use methods that take overnight, leave a small amount of dry tobacco for you to mix in in case the tobacco you're moistening is too damp.
- Do the rehydration slowly. Tobacco should not stay wet for too long as it can rot or mold.
