2019-2020 Tobacco Retailers' Almanac

307 307 GLOSSARY OF TOBACCO TERMS l grown egro is xcellent to the olds up uired to grown tobacco er. San n Piloto nd be a arietals. utilizes rticulate ipe. The mi. The . More g that way of sweet. ors, are make a e excess ers can eamers oisture umidity r of the an refer valued burning ro or as etic or facturer xes. re: Mata umatra, y seed milies. V Tooth This term refers to the grainy texture found on some tobacco leaves; mainly Cameroon. Topping The term which describes flowers being cut off tobacco plants. This process allows the plant’s resources to focus on leaf production. Topping (Pipe Tobacco) The process of adding a top coat of flavoring to aromatic tobaccos. Learn More - CMT Contribution. Torcedor Spanish word for cigar roller. Torpedo This term traditionally refers to a cigar which is tapered a both the Head and Foot. Totalmente a Mano This term means “Made Totally By Hand”: hand bunched, bound, and wrapped, no machinery is used. Touch-up The process of evening the burn of a cigar; usually done by lighting the outer wrapper to accelerate the burn rate so the cigar will burn evenly. Trabajar / Trabajando Spanish term which means “to work”. Cigar makers refer to Fermentation as “Working” or “Trabajando” the tobacco. Transplanting The re-planting of tobacco seedlings from the semillero into the ground. Trichome Very small, hair-like outgrowths found on plant leaves. Tobacco leaves, in addition to being very thick and sticky with resin, have Trichomes on their outer surface. The tobacco plant Trichomes help the leaf absorb moisture and reflect excessive radiation. After tobacco is rolled into a cigar, the Trichomes may still be visible and will help inhibit the evaporation of oils from the cigar’s wrapper. Trick Pipe This name refers to uncommon or non-traditional pipes that have some novel or useful feature. They include folding pipes, pipes with hidden tampers, etc... Tripa Cuban term for cigar Filler tobaccos, literally meaning “guts”. Triple Cap The term given to the [Parejo] cigar head finishing technique traditionally used in Cuba. The Triple-Cap uses a small tear-drop shaped piece of tobacco which is woven into the wrapper and used to close the open Head. After the head is closed, a perfect circle of tobacco (Cap) is cut with the Casquillo and placed on top to create a finished look. While this technique is meticulous and time consuming, it produces a strong, reinforced head. It is called the Triple-Cap because the cigar Head appears to have several seams. TSA - Tobacco Settlement Agreements On November 23, 1998, after years of litigation between state courts and the cigarette industry, leading U.S. cigarette manufacturers signed an agreement with the Attorneys General of 46 states, five U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia, known as the Master Settlement Agreement, or MSA. Previous agreements were already signed with the other 4 states. Collectively, these agreements are known as the state Tobacco Settlement Agreements, or TSA. These agreements had the effect of making the cigarette industry the most regulated and highly taxed industry in America; and has the unique distinction of making this the only industry legally required to fund its own opposition. Tubo Spanish word for “tube”. Tubos are used for packaging to help protect cigars. Tunneling See Canoeing. Turkish Cigarette The term used to describe Cigarettes made primarily from Oriental tobaccos. Oriental tobaccos are lower in nicotine than Virgina tobaccos, but they convey a richer flavor. Twist Pipe tobacco made from leaves that are twisted together like a rope mimicking the Pressing process. See also “Plug”, “Navy Cut”. Umami The fifth taste; described in Japanese as “”deliciousness””, umami is also defined as savory, or sabroso in Spanish. Specifically, umami is the taste of L-glutamate, the dominant amino acid in living things. Umami taste is common in fermented foods, aged cheese, meat, ketchup, tomatoes, mushrooms, boullion/broth, soy sauce, MSG, and breast milk. Uno y Medio Spanish for “one and a half” the second level of leaves from the bottom of the corojo plants just above the libre de pie. V Cutter Also called a “wedge” or “cat’s eye” this type of cutter digs a wedge shaped slice out of the head of the cigar. Varietal A specific and unique seed strain. Varietal Family A broader category which usually includes many specific varietals. In the cigar and pipe tobacco industry, varietal families like Burley, Virginia, Oriental, and Broadleaf are often referenced when the actual seed varietals being used are more specific. Vega The specific plot of land on a farm where tobacco growing takes place.