Im sure this has been done but I wanted any suggestions someone might have.
I bought an old Cohiba XV box the other day and decided to use it as a **spare** humi. I have 4 cigars that I thought might mesh nicely with my flavorings.
2 are Cu-avana Maddie Robusto's. I love these b/c they are nice and mild but they have lots of coffee and bitter chocolate tones. The other 2 are felipe Dominica Don Felipe Torpedo's. These are ok, but they have a bit too much pepper to them for my liking.
So here's my current setup. I seasoned the *humi* and have a piece of sponge in there along with the 4 cigars. I use distilled water in the sponge and will refil it as it dries, if it does. I have a favorite coffe blend that Im using. Its a choc. velvet espresso ground bean, and its delicious. I have about 2 spoonfuls in a small milkcap. Here is my concern.
Will the coffee grounds mold or start to smell bad? Does the humidity need to be high or low on these? I dont have a hygrometer in there.
How long should I let them rest for? How often whould I open the humi? The box is an extremely tight seal.
Sorry if this seems like a lot or somewhat random. I know some have *imbued* their cigars and am looking for any pointers you might have,

Thanks,

Josh

I recall a post a few months ago regarding this topic. Try a search. I remember someone was using Ghurkas and cognac.
BD

I tried the coffee trick, along with yak too. The coffee starts to smell some what off after a few days i had to change mine about every 7-9 days with about 15 cigars. the cigars didnt really take much of the flav. i am gonna let the cigar sit with the coffee for about 5 months till i try them again.

GIG'EM,

Dan

"flavoring cigars?"

:)

I'm biting my lip...not gonna say it...head is pounding...not gonna say it...

Man, your killing me...Marla

LOL @ Marla

yeah... um....

I thought about that after I posted.
Yeah....

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