195541 436 Food & Drink Tobacco Cigars true Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:06:35 -0700 /system/videos/3/41/55/19/195541.flv lighting, cigar, smoking, cigarettes, pipes, nicotene How To Light a Cigar http://www.howcast.com/videos/195541-How-To-Light-a-Cigar http://www.howcast.com/videos/195541-How-To-Light-a-Cigar/edit approved 121 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=195541"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=195541" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 6 ben_simms http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/195541/Picture_2_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 2341 false false false 74650 1 18 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/195541/18.jpg Cut the cigar In one quick move with a cigar cutter (never with scissors or a knife) cut the covered head of the cigar just before the end of the cap – the piece of tobacco glued to the head to keep the wrapper together. A visible line often marks the end of the cap.

]]> 74651 2 31 Tip The “foot” is the end of the cigar you light. The “head” is the end you cut and put in your mouth, generally closer to the label.

]]> 74652 3 38 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/195541/38.jpg Choose a light Choose your lighting method: a butane torch lighter or wooden match. Gas lighters, scented candles, and stovetops will damage the flavor of your stogie.

]]> 74653 4 48 Tip Many aficionados prefer using cedar strips, found in tobacco shops. You can also break off one of the thin wooden separators on the inside of an old cigar box.

]]> 74654 5 55 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/195541/55.jpg Preheat Preheat your cigar by slowly rotating the foot above a flame until the edges of the wrapper begin to blacken. Your cigar is now primed for lighting.

]]> 74655 6 65 Tip Remove the label if you like.

]]> 74656 7 67 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/195541/67.jpg Grip cigar Hold the head of the cigar with your thumb, index, and middle fingers and place it in your mouth.

]]> 74657 8 72 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/195541/72.jpg Puff and roll Ignite another flame. Slowly begin rotating the foot of your cigar just above and perpendicular to the flame. Complete one revolution, gently drawing air into your mouth while puffing your lips. Be sure not to inhale the smoke.

]]> 74658 9 86 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/195541/86.jpg Check lit end After rotating the cigar once, take it out of your mouth and look at the foot to make sure you have an even burn. If the glow of the lit end is uneven, complete another rotation.

]]> 74659 10 96 Tip If you can’t tell whether the glow is even, gently blow into the ember.

]]> 74660 11 101 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/195541/101.jpg Enjoy cigar Kick back, relax, and enjoy a pleasant smoke. To really appreciate your cigar, smoke slowly. You should only take about one puff a minute.

]]> 74661 12 110 Fact The word “stogie” dates back to the 19th century, when Conestoga-wagon drivers would pick up stray tobacco leaves and mold them into makeshift cigars.

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