Yellowfan
New Member
In talk about tobacco it is strength, body, and flavor that dominate the discussion. For anyone who is knowledgeable or experienced in the topic, these three words are fairly easy to describe. Strength is created by two factors - 1.) Nicotine and how fast/hard that nicotine is absorbed into your body. 2.) Strength can also be "helped" by the presence of ammonia in poorly aged "green" tobaccos to help nicotine absorb in the bloodstream quicker. Body is how the smoke and smoking experience "feel" in the mouth, lungs, and body. Words like "thick" "leather" "coat" "syrup" and "bold" are typically words people use to describe body. Flavors come from the tobacco itself and the flavorings and casing all companies put in their tobacco. For example, Padron Cigars use sugar and cocoa to flavor their wrappers.
So MY QUESTION... we know what creates/produces strength and flavor. What produces body? Why does Virginia leaf have less both than Burley leaf? Is it also related to nicotine, or is it more complicated? Maybe sugar adds body? Some herbs like Coltsfoot and Lobelia have body to them without the presence of both nicotine or sugar, but it's a different type of body than tobacco.
Any insights would be much appreciated.
So MY QUESTION... we know what creates/produces strength and flavor. What produces body? Why does Virginia leaf have less both than Burley leaf? Is it also related to nicotine, or is it more complicated? Maybe sugar adds body? Some herbs like Coltsfoot and Lobelia have body to them without the presence of both nicotine or sugar, but it's a different type of body than tobacco.
Any insights would be much appreciated.
