The tobacco leaves are “cured” which can take anywhere between a month to a month and a half. The leaves are aged using both heat and shade to reduce their sugar and water content.

The leaves are then “fermented”, which is a process that allows the leaves to dry properly without rotting. It is in this process that the flavours, aromas, and burning characteristics are brought out in the leaf.

Once the leaves are aged to the makers satisfaction, they are then selected to be either a “filler” or a “wrapper”- depending on their appearance and quality. During the process of differentiating the leaves, they will continue to be handled with care and inspected carefully to ensure that they age properly.