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    The Process

    "From the plantations to our customers' hands - Our commitment is to ensure the quality crafting of a fine cigar every step of the way."

     
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    Your cigars start off as tobacco grown on our plantations in the Tubao Valley, La Union, Northern Luzon

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    "The leaves are then fermented and aged for 2 years.

      Tabaqueria Tobacco fermentation and ageing  

     

    Then they are shipped to the factory in San Pedro, Laguna, just south of Manila."

      Tabaqueria Tobacco dried leaves  

     

    At the factory, the bales are taken apart and the leaves undergo quality control procedures where they are placed into varying classifications of wrapper, binder...

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    ...and filler. These classifications determine which blend would most suit the leaf.

      Tabaqueria Tobacco fillers  

     

    Filler tobacco is wrapped in binder leaf to form the basic cigar. This is then placed in a mold to give them their proper shape.

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    The molds are placed in a press overnight.

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    The tobacco is then hand-rolled into the cigar.

       

     

    The cigars are placed in an aging room to preserve and enhance their flavors.

       
    Meanwhile, your personalised boxes are hand-carved by our team of expert craftsmen.

     

      Tabaqueria Tobacco hand-carving of boxes and humidors

     

    Your cigars are then branded with personalised ring labels...

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    …And the resulting finished cigars are packaged and sent off to you.

      Tabaqueria Tobacco packagings  

    WARNING: Tabaqueria de Filipinas does not sell cigars to anyone under the age of 18. You must be 18 yrs or older to view or purchase any item displayed on this website. If you are under the age of 18, we strongly advise you to exit this site now.


    NOTE: Prices do not include charges for duties and taxes. Tabaqueria de Filipinas is not responsible for the payment of any duties and taxes that you may be charged by your country's customs department. We strongly suggest checking with your local customs office regarding tobacco import duties.


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