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Everything You Need To Know About Humidor Humidity

A well-maintained humidor is essential for preserving the quality and flavor of your cigar collection, and among the various factors that contribute to the perfect storage environment, humidity plays the most important role. Let’s delve into the intricacies of humidor humidity, its impact on cigars, and provide you with valuable...

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Can you use a regular cigar box as a humidor?

While a humidor box is the ideal choice for storing cigars, many beginners or occasional smokers may wonder if a regular cigar box can serve the same purpose: can a regular cigar box have similar functionality as a humidor? And, if not, what are alternative options for cigar storage?  Here...

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The Art of Preservation: How Long Do Cigars Last in a Humidor Box?

For us as cigar enthusiasts, ensuring the optimal preservation of their prized collection is of utmost importance. Enter the humidor box—a key component in maintaining the perfect conditions for cigars. In this article, we will delve into the lifespan of cigars within a humidor box and provide valuable insights on...

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How Do I Keep My Electric Humidor 70% Humidity?

  As a cigar aficionado, you understand the importance of keeping your cigars at the right humidity level. An electric humidor is a great way to maintain the perfect environment for your cigars as it automatically controls the temperature and humidity levels at the push of a button. For many...

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Do Electric Humidors Need Water?

Traditionally, humidors have relied on manual humidification methods, but with the advent of technology, electric humidors have become increasingly popular, maximizing efficiency and automation. But how do electric humidors compare to traditional setups, specifically regarding maintenance? Let’s explore the maintenance requirements of electric humidors and how to support their humidification...

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Why Does Placement Matter for Your Humidor Hygrometer?

An accurate hygrometer reading is essential to storing your cigars effectively. Different locations in your humidor will have different humidity levels.  If your hygrometer seal is bad, outside air will compromise its accuracy. Hygrometer readings can be affected by outside air and their placement inside the humidor. Analog hygrometers are...

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What Does Temperature Control Do For My Humidor?

  There’s nothing wrong with being hyper-meticulous about your humidor’s RH (relative humidity), whether it’s a travel humidor, a small humidor, or a cabinet humidor. After all, an overly dry cigar can be totally ruined even if it doesn’t actually crack or split open. It negatively affects the flavor of...

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Humidor Feature: Introducing the KOBI Glass Top Humidor

Professional baseball players can attest to a universal, unmistakable feeling they get when their bat connects to a fastball in a certain way and they know, with great likelihood, it’s clearing the outfield fences. That’s kind of how it feels when you see the Klaro KOBI humidor for the first...

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An Argument for Small Humidors

There’s a common, almost cliche piece of advice you’ll hear when shopping for a humidor. “Buy bigger than you need.” Many offer that suggestion first before any other advice–before mentioning Spanish cedar, before talking about humidor humidifiers, before talking about the importance of a quality seal. Instead, you hear, “Buy...

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