subject: Learn How To Smoke A Cigar [print this page] If you feel ready to become a Cigar aficionado, it is never hard to get started but if you are an aficionado; little tips on how to better puff your precious Cigar make the experience worthwhile every time. The trick is to first buy a variety of Cigars for purposes of sampling thus being able to practice how to smoke better. For the beginning aficionado, it is better to ensure you have sampled quite a few types before buying a box. If you have your Cigar and want to learn how to puff it, here are the tips:
Timing of the Puff
To learn how to smoke a Cigar and to fully understand the art, ensure you puff leisurely or slowly and do not hurry the puff or do it frequently because by so doing, you risk heating your cigar up and ruining its taste. On the average, about a minute between puffs is recommended. Cigar smoking durations will largely be decided by the size of the cigar; for instance, if you are smoking a corona, it should last about thirty minutes while the bigger ones like Churchill and Double Corona should last at least an hour. You therefore don't want to rush the smoking; take it as slowly as possible for the full effect to sink in. In addition to the timing of the cigar puff, the time of day also matters a great deal when considering smoking a cigar; a for instance after a meal is common.
Inhaling
Never inhale the cigar's smoke. This is a definite no-no because, from its make, the high alkaline and inadequate nicotine levels can make you cough and make the experience rather drab. Just sit back, relax and puff your Cigar; enjoying its flavor and the experience without inhaling the smoke.
Accompany the Cigar with a Drink
As already stated, cigar smoking occasions can be enjoyable if done in a particular way. Smoking your cigar with the accompaniment of a drink makes the experience lively. The advantage is, many drinks can be taken with a cigar and shouldn't be hard finding your perfect drink. However, pick drinks that cannot be overcome by the cigar's flavor for the complete experience. Drinks such as scotch, brandy, coffee can come in handy.
Smoke Rings
As you learn how to smoke a cigar, blowing a perfect smoke ring needs constant practice. You could try smoking a cigar with a thick smoke and releasing the smoke by opening your mouth, shaped like "O", slowly in still air. To blow the ring better, just push the smoke using your tongue slowly in short ruptures in a relaxed manner. Remember, at this point you will no longer be exhaling but slowly letting out the smoke.
