In order to better preserve cigars, we need to prepare special cabinets for storage. Every kind of cigar also has a certain maturity cycle. When a cigar leaves the factory, it is just a child, not mature, and the cigar at this time is not suitable for smoking. From cigar factories to distributors, to retail stores, and to the hands of cigar customers, it continues to ferment and mature slowly during this process. It needs the right temperature and humidity to “develop” to perfection. There are also many factors that affect this ripening cycle and the quality and taste of cigars.
If you have more cigars than you can consume in 1-2 days, you will have to find a suitable storage environment for your cigars, otherwise, your investment in cigars will be wasted: dry, tasteless, unable to Snorting. The best storage method is to put the cigars in a space that can keep the temperature at 16-20°C and the humidity at 60%-70%. A humidifier for a humidifier, but this does not mean that a humidifier is the best choice. Traditional humidors on the market generally have two major defects: First, the humidifier is just a wooden appliance after all, with a small volume and no temperature control function. Changes, so that the temperature in the humidor is often too high or too low, and the large fluctuations in temperature will indirectly affect the large fluctuations in humidity, which will affect the aging of the cigars. After a long time, the cigars may even become moldy or infested with insects; Second, as a sealed container, the traditional humidor has no ventilation function. As a result of the airtightness, the cigars cannot breathe, and two cigarettes of different brands will also have odors. In order to make up for the three shortcomings of traditional humidors (insufficient temperature control, insufficient ventilation, and insufficient volume), strict and constant low temperature control and moisturizing, professional humidors with constant temperature and humidity appear on the market. The humidor can not only prevent the cigars from mildew, but also avoid insects; at the same time, for real cigar collectors, the humidor can store up to a thousand cigars, which satisfies the “big appetite” of these cigar buyers. It is a stylish way to store and collect cigars.
1.Temperature control
16-20°C is considered the ideal temperature for cigar storage. Below 12°C, the desired cigar curing process will be weakened, and it is easy to cause cigars to become embrittled and dry out. The most taboo for cigars is high temperature. If it is higher than 24°C, on the one hand, it will accelerate the aging of cigars and cause the cigars to lose their most mellow taste prematurely; The presence of worms may also cause cigar corruption. Therefore, do not store cigars in a place exposed to sunlight or in a closed place that is too hot. Keep them away from heat sources, and it is best to put them in the coolest place in your home. The cigar cabinet has a good temperature control function and can be set at any time to the most needed temperature for cigar preservation.
2.Humidity control
The humidity of a cigar has a lot to do with its lighting, burning process, and flavor when tasting. Too dry or too wet is not good. A relative humidity of about 60% to 70% is ideal. However, the definition of the so-called “optimum humidity” also allows some subjective leeway due to the relationship between personal taste and smoking habits. But a cigar that is too wet is difficult to ignite and keep burning; the smoke will also be mixed with a lot of water vapor, making it appear empty; in addition, it is easy to burn the tongue. When it’s too dry, it’s either hard to keep burning, or it burns so hard that it’s hard to control. Professional cigar cabinets can well control the humidity required for cigar storage.
1. A professional cigar cabinet should have a professional constant humidity system. The constant humidity system can not only humidify but also dehumidify. Such a system can be regarded as a constant humidity system. Humidification is to change water from liquid to gaseous water molecules into the air. First of all, how does the cigar cabinet turn water into a gaseous state? As a common sense of life, we can be sure that if we just pour a glass of water into a container in the cigar cabinet and humidify it through natural volatilization or add a fan to blow it, there is no way to achieve ideal humidification. , otherwise friends in the north don’t need to buy the following humidifiers, just buy a big water basin and a fan.
Humidification of a professional cigar cabinet 1: There should be a heating system to produce fine water molecules, of course, which humidifier can’t produce it, or some places will be too humid 2: Water molecules can quickly circulate through the fan to make the entire cigar cabinet reach the humidity Evenly. After talking about humidification, let’s take a look at dehumidification. If you just blindly humidify the inside of the cabinet, without a dehumidification system, it is impossible for the cabinet to achieve a balanced and accurate control of humidity. Water can be heated to produce water molecules that blend into the air, and naturally it can also be refrigerated. The water molecules are condensed into water droplets to reduce the humidity, and the professional cigar cabinets discharge the condensed water droplets out of the cabinet at the same time.
Whether the humidity in the humidor will fluctuate greatly when the temperature system is started is an important criterion for judging whether a humidor is professional. If the humidity in the humidor suddenly drops by 10% when the compressor starts to cool due to normal startup, the humidity will return after a while. Rising 10%, such a fluctuation back and forth is not a constant humidity, it should be a very bad humidity fluctuation for cigars.
3.Coordination of temperature and humidity
For the storage and aging of cigars, the temperature and humidity must maintain an optimal ratio. In a warm and humid environment, high temperature and high humidity, cigars are most likely to produce mildew. For example, when the temperature is 40°C, if the humidity is still 70%, then it is obviously not possible, and the humidity must be reduced at this time. The cigar cabinet controls the temperature and humidity electronically, which can easily adjust the ratio of temperature and humidity!
4.Keep the air flowing
Cigars absorb odors from the surrounding environment. Therefore, if cigars of different strengths (that is, from different countries or regions) are placed together, they will also absorb the odors of other cigars. place to avoid odors. In order to completely solve the problem of cigar odor, the cigars must be stored in different independent spaces according to the brand, so that the cigars can maintain their original flavor. The layered setting and ventilation system of the cigar cabinet can well avoid the smell and odor.
5.Avoid vibration
Unlike the effect of shaking on wine, the molecular structure of the wine is affected, which is a chemical change. For cigars, shock is a physical damage. There are strict requirements on the tightness of cigars in the process of processing and rolling. If the cigars are shaken or shaken for a long time after leaving the factory, the tobacco leaves of the cigars will become loose or even broken and fall off, which will affect the smoking of the cigars. This point should be paid special attention to when carrying cigars for long-distance travel. The anti-vibration compressor and anti-vibration system for cigar cabinets can well avoid damage to cigars caused by vibration.
6.Save Notes
Packing and storing cigars
Packaging items such as cellophane for cigars are used to keep as much humidity as possible during transportation. But in a constant temperature and moisturizing environment, cellophane will prevent the excellent humidity from optimizing its flavor. If you must store the cellophane together, you must also open both ends of the cellophane package to maintain oxygen circulation. In the end, whether or not to strip the cellophane is a personal matter: to get the desired ripening flavor, not to keep flavors from cigars. From this perspective, some experts still recommend storing cigars in airtight bags.
how long cigars are stored
If cigars are stored in an environment with suitable temperature and humidity, and constant supply of fresh air, theoretically there is no time limit for storing cigars. High-quality handmade cigars can retain their flavor for many years. Precious cigars are usually aged for about 6 months in the air-conditioning equipment of the factory or distributor before they are shipped to the tobacco shop. But with demand for Cuban cigars so high, there are growing signs that this aging process is getting shorter. Therefore, after buying cigars back, smoke them after aging for 3-6 months. During the aging process, the cigar develops a more even flavor profile. However, some rare cigars may develop a unique aroma after aging for several years. Therefore, deciding when to stop aging also depends on personal taste and the strength of the cigar.
Characteristics of Well-Preserved Cigars
A well-kept cigar will have light and a little oil. Sometimes cigars also have a very thin layer of white crystals, which is what people often call vigorous cigars. To check that a cigar is in good condition, you can squeeze the cigar lightly with your fingers without crushing and dryness. But at the same time, it should not be too damp, let alone watery, nor too soft.
display and storage
When placing cigars in the humidor, it should be noted that some space should be reserved at the back and top, and the cigars should not be close to the back and top. Suggestion: Set the storage temperature of cigars at 16-22°C. The humidor is in operation
During the line:
The humidity near the upper air outlet is generally low, which is suitable for loose cigars and cigars ready to be smoked;
·The lower part of the cigar cabinet is used for long-term storage of boxed cigars.
Placement and storage suggestions:
·The cigar cabinet is designed for the purpose of placing the most cigars on the basis of complete safety. Pay attention to the following in order to place them best:
·Place the cigar boxes evenly on the shelf so that the weight is even. The cigar boxes cannot touch the back of the cabinet or the steps at the bottom of the cabinet. Do not stack the cigar boxes on the top or bottom.
Temperature control principle of cigar cabinet:
·Clean the dust from the cooler (the metal mesh behind the cigar cabinet), twice a year.
·When cleaning the back of the humidor or moving it, pull out the plug first.
After pulling out the plug and removing the cigars, clean the humidor thoroughly once a year (clean with water and detergent)
7.Troubleshooting edit broadcast
Troubleshooting
1. No refrigeration at all;
· Check whether the power supply is normal?
·Is the power plug plugged in?
2. Too much noise and abnormal sound:
·Is the installation ground flat and firm?
• Is there anything else on the top of the humidor?
3. The compressor cannot stop running:
· Put your hand on the condenser (the metal mesh behind the humidor, if it feels cold), contact the supplier.
·If the condenser is hot, adjust the temperature to the highest temperature to ensure that the cooling indicator light is turned off. If the condenser still does not stop, pull out the plug and contact the supplier.
4. Poor refrigeration effect
·The temperature setting is too high.
Whether the ambient temperature is too high or the ventilation is poor;
·Too many doors are opened.
· Whether the door seal is normal.
Notice:
·The cigar cabinet must and can only be repaired by an electrician. When the cigar cabinet is used again, the electrician must check whether there is any leakage, etc., and the electrician must be responsible for the circuit maintenance and service in the cigar cabinet.
·In any case, if the humidor does not operate normally, to ensure safety, first pull out the power plug, and then please contact the supplier.
Several non-failure phenomena
1. Condensation on the surface of the cigar cabinet:
·When installed in a humid environment or in rainy days, there will be condensation on the surface of the humidor, especially on the outer surface of the glass door. This is caused by the moisture in the air contacting the surface of the humidor. Please use a dry cloth Just wipe dry.
2. To hear the sound of running water:
·The sound made by the humidor when it stops working.
·The sound of refrigerant flowing in the refrigeration system.
·The sound of refrigerant evaporating in the evaporator.
・Sounds made by components shrinking or expanding due to temperature changes inside the cigar cabinet.
3. Condensation on the back wall of the liner:
Installing in a humid environment, opening the door of the humidor for too long or too many times will easily cause condensation on the inner wall of the refrigerator.
1. The cigars should be cleaned regularly (at least 1-2 times every six months). When cleaning the refrigerator, cut off the power first, and dip a soft cloth in clean water
Or dishwashing liquid, scrub gently, and then dipped in water to wipe off the dishwashing liquid.
2. In order to prevent damage to the coating layer outside the box and the plastic parts inside the box, please do not use washing powder, decontamination powder, talcum powder, alkaline detergent, thinner,
Clean the refrigerator with boiling water, oil, brushes, etc.
3. When the accessories in the box are dirty and fouled, they should be removed and cleaned with clean water or detergent. The surface of electrical parts should be wiped with a dry cloth.
4. After cleaning, insert the power plug firmly and check whether the temperature controller is set in the correct position.
5. When the cigar cabinet is not in use for a long time, unplug the power plug, wipe the inside of the cabinet clean, and open the door for ventilation. After the cabinet is fully dry,
Post time: Mar-06-2023
