A tasteful cigar box

 A humidor is a box-type container in which the humidity level is controlled to create the ideal environment for storing cigars or tobacco. In this simple guide we will tell you everything you need to know about using a humidor.

What is a cigar box?
In order to maintain the best flavour and strength of cigars, they must be kept at a temperature as close to 21 °C as possible and at a humidity level close to 70%. This is why cigar boxes were created.

How does a humidor work?
cigar humidors are designed to simulate the environmental climate needed to keep cigars in top condition. Storing cigars in a humidor will ensure that they mature over time. Like fine wines, cigars are at their best when they have had the chance to age, but they must be stored correctly at the right temperature and humidity or they will quickly lose their freshness and quality.

How do you use your cigar box?
Don't make the common mistake of immediately filling or stacking your cigars. It needs to be properly prepared in order to function properly.

Before you start preparing your humidor, make sure you have all the necessary materials on hand. These include.
A hygrometer (a device to measure humidity)
Distilled water
Plastic bags
Cloth
Sponge

You need to ensure that the hygrometer is calibrated correctly in order to measure humidity. To do this.
Wet a cloth with warm water
Wrap the hygrometer in the wet cloth and wait half an hour
Remove the hygrometer from the damp cloth
Calibrate it to read between 95% and 97%
If the hygrometer already reads between 95% and 97%, it can be used without calibration

The next step is to clean the humidor if necessary. If your humidor is new, it may not need cleaning, but if it has been used before, you will need to remove any tobacco.
To do this, simply spray the inside of your humidor with compressed air and then wipe the inside of the humidor with a soft cloth.

Next, you will need to season the humidor.
Completely submerge the humidifier in a bowl of distilled water. Do not use tap water as it will damage the element
Submerge the humidifier face down in the water for a maximum of 3 minutes
Remove the humidifier from the bowl and wipe off any excess water
Line up the bottom of the humidor with a plastic bag
Moisten the sponge with distilled water and place the sponge on top of the plastic bag
Place the hygrometer and humidifier on the lid of the humidor
Close the lid of the humidor and leave it closed for 12 to 24 hours. Leave it on for as long as possible
Repeat the process
The humidity level should now be between 65% and 75% and you are ready to store your cigars

Looking after your humidor
To ensure your humidor lasts and functions well, you need to take good care of it. Some handy tips include.

Store your humidor in a place where it won't be knocked over
Keep your humidor out of direct sunlight
Clean your humidor with a soft cloth and beeswax polish
Don't use water on your humidor as the wood can be damaged. A damp cloth will suffice

Looking after your cigars
An easy way to check that your cigars are in tip-top condition is to press your thumbs under the band. They should feel firm in your hand, but will spring back when you press them. If they don't spring back, then they are not humidified enough. If they are soft and spongy to the touch, they are over-humidified
Over-humidification causes a white powdery "bloom" to form on the cigar. Although this is not harmful, it is unsightly.
If you don't smoke cigars often, make sure you rotate the layer from top to bottom from time to time
Do not store anything other than cigars in your humidor. Your lighter, cigar cutter and any additional cigar accessories should be stored separately to avoid damaging your cigars.

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