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Oriental Tobacco

Oriental Tobacco

Oriental tobacco varieties are prized for their small, aromatic leaves and distinctive, fragrant profile, which make them a key component in many premium cigarette blends and pipe tobaccos. Grown primarily in the Mediterranean region, particularly in countries like Turkey, Greece, and Bulgaria, Oriental tobacco thrives in hot, dry climates with well-drained soil. Varieties such as Turkish, Izmir, and Samsun are among the most renowned, each contributing its own unique flavor characteristics, ranging from sweet and floral to spicy and tangy. The leaves are typically sun-cured, which enhances their aromatic qualities and gives them a light, crisp texture. Oriental tobaccos are often used in blends to add complexity and depth, offering a delicate balance to stronger tobacco types. Due to their high value and specialized cultivation requirements, Oriental tobacco varieties are carefully grown and harvested, making them a staple in the world of fine tobacco products. Their rich, aromatic flavor profile has made them a favorite among connoisseurs seeking a lighter, more fragrant smoking experience.

A tall growing Hungarian variety that reaches 6-7 feet in height. Leaves are long and narrow and ripen in 65-70 days. Plant closely resembles Orinoco.

Samsun tobaccos originated in the Samsun region of Turkey near the Black Sea. Samsun Maden is a sub strain of the original Samsun with a lighter colored leaf and milder flavor. The plant has columnar shape with the characteristic heart-shaped leaf with a fringed petiole. It reaches an height of 6 feet with 22-28 leaves averaging 12 to 15 inches in width and 16 to 18 inches in length. It reaches maturity in 50-55 days, ripens early and is usually sun cured. It makes a good stand alone cigarette, and is very good for cigarette and pipe blends.

The American 14 Tobacco is Bright Leaf tobacco variety that is imported from Ukraine that will produce 30 leaves per plant. This variety is a tall plant reaching 6' or more in height and is drought tolerant and sunburn resistant. Each American 14 leaf can reach 30" long and 15" wide.

Bursa is one of the largest and heaviest producing varieties of Turkish tobacco, growing up to 8' with 30-34 harvestable leaves per plant. It's best to use staking for this giant tobacco. The unique flavor is spicy and sweet and the smoke is fragrant and highly aromatic. Bursa is an excellent tobacco for a pipe or blending in cigarettes.

Black Sea Samsun originated in the Samsun region of Turkey near the Black Sea. It's prized for rich flavor and aroma, but yet mild to smoke. It grows 4'-5' in height and matures in 65-70 days, and is often sun cured. An excellent blend for cigarettes or pipes, or on its own.

American 572 is a tall plant with an aromatic high grade leaf. Excellent for air drying or flu curing. Considered one of the best varieties of Americana.