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Ideal conditions for cigar storage are 70% humidity and 70°F (21°C) temperature. In such an environment, cigars keep aging properly. Any cigar can be kept in good condition for months, even years, but the more bodied cigars can be stored longer.

The best way to store your cigars is inside a humidor with a humidifier and hygrometer.
To calibrate your hygrometer, put one teaspoon of salt into a small cup. Moisten the salt with a few drops of water. Place the hygrometer and the cup inside a container (zip plastic bag) and seal tightly. Wait at least 6 hours. The hygrometer should show 75%. If not, adjust it.

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Cigar-Making Process
Cigar-making is a very involved process that takes anywhere from two to three years from start to finish, depending on the type and manufacturer.

After a seed is planted it takes four months before the plant is ready for harvesting, or removal of the mature, ripe leaves. The tobacco leaves are picked in six stages, from the bottom of the plant to the top. These stages include libra de pie (the base), uno y medio (section directly above the base), centro ligero (center of plant with thinnest leaves), centro fino (center of plant with mid-sized leaves), centro gordo (center of plant with thickest leaves) and corona (top of plant or crown).

Following the harvest, several steps are completed before the leaves are ready for the cigar factory.

Step 1: Aging & Curing
Tobacco must be dried immediately following the harvest. Therefore, leaves are hung inside for six to eight weeks.

Step 2: First Fermentation
Once the leaves are dry they are placed in piles and covered with burlap. This allows the remaining moisture to initiate the fermentation process, giving the leaves their brown color while lowering the tar and nicotine levels.

Step 3: Sorting
Following the fermentation process, the leaves are sorted according to color, size and texture. In addition, they are flattened and moistened, with any broken leaves discarded and used for cigarettes.

Step 4: Second Fermentation
After leaves are sorted, a second two-month fermentation process occurs to allow leaves to reach ideal temperature and humidity.

Following the final fermentation the leaves arrive at the cigar factory where they can age for up to two years, depending on the cigar type.

In addition to the cigar-making process, it is important to be familiar with the basic components of a cigar. Visitors to the DR who know this information will have a much more pleasurable and enjoyable time shopping around.