Cuban Cigars: 5 Top Tips!

1. Don't inhale the smoke.
Smoking Cuban cigars is all about enjoying the taste and aroma. Drawing smoke into your lungs will not enhance the enjoyment and will likely shorten your life span.

2. "Purge" your Cuban cigars.
Every few puffs, you should purge your Cuban cigars by exhaling through it for 2-3 seconds. This will help prevent the build up of tars inside the length of your cigar, giving a sweeter smoke.

3. Make sure your Cuban cigars continue to burn evenly all around.
Examine your Cuban cigars periodically while smoking. Is it burning unevenly down one side, or "tunneling" into the filler? If so, do not continue to puff on the cigar, as this will draw a sooty, charred taste down its length. Instead, try purging your Cuban cigars as detailed above. Continue to do this until you can see the cigar burning evenly across the entire circumference.

4. Savor the smoke, don't hold it.
Don't hold the smoke in your mouth. Instead, take little puffs and raise your tongue towards the roof of your mouth, letting the smoke seep out slowly.

5. Don't oversmoke your Cuban cigars.
When smoking you will reach a point where purging will no longer prevent bitter tastes in your Cuban cigars. At this point, its time for a new cigar.