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Choosing
a Humidor
Even before you
head to the store, begin by asking yourself a few questions:
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Do
I want to buy this humidor for my home or office? Or, do I want to
buy two – one for each location? |
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I want this to match any motif in the room? Should I buy one to match
the wood furniture or choose a livelier, colorful humidor to go with
the room’s theme? |
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I want plastic, Lucite, metal, wood ? |
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How
many cigars do I want to store – 25, 50, 100, more? |
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I want a desktop humidor, a box humidor, cabinet-type; what style
am I looking for? |
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Finally,
what’s my budget? |
After you’ve
had time to consider your preferences, decide on where you’d like
to buy the humidor; keep in mind you’ll likely return there to purchase
other complimentary accessories. Humidors can be bought at a variety of
businesses such as gift stores, department stores, specialty shops and
of course the neighborhood tobacconist. Moreover, there’s a growing
trend for shopping on the internet and through mail-order catalogs. Go
where you feel you will receive the most assistance and expertise for
what you are shopping.
When you arrive, review your thoughts, expectations, and preferences with
the salesperson. Once you’ve chosen the humidor, ask the experienced
salesperson for recommendations for the proper humidification to accompany
the humidor. If you don’t have the opportunity to speak directly
with an experienced attendant, here are a few things to keep in mind:
Accessory options
for the humidor are numerous. If it doesn’t have built-in humidification,
you’ll want to decide whether to buy a humidification device. Also,
decide if and what type of thermometer/hygrometer device you may want
to use to monitor the humidity. You also can choose between removable
humidification devices or permanent devices you secure to the humidor.
You’re done
shopping and ready to roll. Choose a moist area to put your humidor –
don’t go crazy, but be certain to keep it away from direct heat which
may result in dryer cigars. Unpack your goodies and prepare to season
the humidor for use.
To season your humidor, take a wet paper towel with distilled water and
wipe down all the inside surfaces. Remember, don’t soak the humidor,
just moisten it. Fill the humidification device with humidification solution
[such as One Shot®] and place it in the humidor; or insert the independent
device [such as DryMistat ®]. For best results, your humidor should
be kept at an internal temperature of 68-70° Fahrenheit humidity which
can be monitored with the hygrometer you may have bought.
Finally, check the cigars and humidity regularly. Carefully note when
the device needs refilling i.e. a "fill" line. Place the cigars
in the humidor generously; air needs to circulate in order to avoid mold
from too much moisture. Lastly, keep the cigars in the humidor until you’re
ready to smoke them.
We
offer a variety of humidor related necessities
Humidor
Necessities by Cigar Savor ®
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