Blender86
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I have in the mail:
1lb Flue cured VA red leaf
1lb Turkish/Oriental Izmir
1lb Maryland 609
1lb flue cured VA lemon
1lb Latakia
4oz Perique
Considering this, and wanting to go with English blends, what are some dos and don'ts? I've been told that 25% Latakia is a good starting point, 5-10% Perique, and VAs and Burleys are a good base to start from, too much Burley can overpower other components, Orientals & Latakia & Perique are condiments. Some of my favorite blends are H&H Ambassador's Blend, London Blend #1000, Sutliff Sunrise Smoke, Drew Estate Meat Pie, etc... oh, and the careful consideration of 220/220 stoving method to sweeten bite. Expect free samples in a month or two For my first English, I'm doing it normal ribbon cut, then duplicating it yet pressing it into a flake for the second blend. Aaannd a pasta shredder from a department store.
1lb Flue cured VA red leaf
1lb Turkish/Oriental Izmir
1lb Maryland 609
1lb flue cured VA lemon
1lb Latakia
4oz Perique
Considering this, and wanting to go with English blends, what are some dos and don'ts? I've been told that 25% Latakia is a good starting point, 5-10% Perique, and VAs and Burleys are a good base to start from, too much Burley can overpower other components, Orientals & Latakia & Perique are condiments. Some of my favorite blends are H&H Ambassador's Blend, London Blend #1000, Sutliff Sunrise Smoke, Drew Estate Meat Pie, etc... oh, and the careful consideration of 220/220 stoving method to sweeten bite. Expect free samples in a month or two For my first English, I'm doing it normal ribbon cut, then duplicating it yet pressing it into a flake for the second blend. Aaannd a pasta shredder from a department store.