Curing and Fermentation Stogie Fresh TV
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DESCRIPTION: This video will explain and illustrate the complex processes of curing and fermentation of tobacco. Curing and fermentation are critical aspects of readying the tobacco for use in the production of premium cigars. TERMS: Casa de Tabaco = Curing Barn Guano = Palm leaves; used for constructing some curing barns Ensartadores = Stringer, sewer of leaves Drying bars = wooden poles used for hanging leaves in the curing barn Vegueros = tobacco farmers Manos = hands; groups of leaves tied together in bunchesPilón (pilones) = pile or stack of tobacco leaves used in fermenting Temperatures: In curing barns: 72-75 degrees FIn fermentation pilón: 80-95 degrees F Time span: For curing: approx. 6-weeksFor fermentation: approx. 6-weeks
DESCRIPTION: This video will explain and illustrate the complex processes of curing and fermentation of tobacco. Curing and fermentation are critical aspects of readying the tobacco for use in the production of premium cigars. TERMS: Casa de Tabaco = Curing Barn Guano = Palm leaves; used for constructing some curing barns Ensartadores = Stringer, sewer of leaves Drying bars = wooden poles used for hanging leaves in the curing barn Vegueros = tobacco farmers Manos = hands; groups of leaves tied together in bunchesPilón (pilones) = pile or stack of tobacco leaves used in fermenting Temperatures: In curing barns: 72-75 degrees FIn fermentation pilón: 80-95 degrees F Time span: For curing: approx. 6-weeksFor fermentation: approx. 6-weeks
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