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Lets make Stovetop Espresso!

April 25, 2020April 23, 2020Tom1 Comment

Stovetop espresso in a moka pot. It is one of the easiest and most economical ways to enjoy an authentic Italian coffee at home.

Cohiba Royale – cigar review

April 24, 2020April 22, 2020TomLeave a Comment

Manufactured at General Cigar’s HATSA factory in Danli, Honduras, The Cohiba Royale is a super-premium cigar that has been released this month. The cigar is available in 3 vitolas: Gran Royale (4.5” x 52) $23.99, Robusto Royale (5.5” x 54) $25.99 and Toro Royale (6” x 50) $28.99.

J.C. Newman launches #BrickHouseAtMyHouse

April 23, 2020April 22, 2020TomLeave a Comment

Amid uncertainty for retailers, and a consumer population practicing social distancing, J.C. Newman Cigar Company is launching #BrickHouseAtMyHouse to bring a sense of normalcy to these unprecedented times.

Ybor City Cigar Factory Series M. Bustillo & Co. (Morgan)

April 19, 2020September 1, 2020Tom

The M. Bustillo (Morgan) building has a very rich history. It has been the home of six cigar companies and has been named a landmark of West Tampa.

Bodum Pour Over – Product Review

April 18, 2020April 23, 2020Tom1 Comment

I purchased my Bodum Pour Over coffee brewer a couple of years ago. I wanted it specifically so I could make Japanese Style Iced Coffee.

Joya Copper – a cigar review

April 17, 2020April 22, 2020Tom2 Comments

The Joya Copper was an exclusive release to Cigar International brick and mortar stores in November of last year. It then became available on their website in January of 2020.

FSG Cigar Virtual Herf this Thursday

April 13, 2020April 13, 2020TomLeave a Comment

Join us for an international Single Malt Scotch and FSG Cigar Virtual Herf with George Grant, Jeff Borysiewicz, and the Developing Palates Crew.

Ybor City Cigar Factory Series F. Lozano, Son & Company

April 12, 2020September 1, 2020TomLeave a Comment

The factory building was constructed by F. Lozano, Son & Company. They occupied the factory from 1905 to 1923. In 1924, Morgan Cigar Company bought the rights to the F. Lozano cigar brands. Brand: F. Lozano, La Flor de Lozano, La Flor de Narvaez Other companies that occupied this building: Gradiaz, Annis & Company, Inc. […]

Japanese Style Iced Coffee – a how to

April 11, 2020April 4, 2023Tom3 Comments

Japanese Style Iced Coffee or “aisu kohi” in Japanese, has been around in Japan since the 1920’s. Its popularity really took off after World War II.

Ybor City Cigar Factory Series Garcia y Vega

April 10, 2020September 1, 2020Tom

Founded in 1882 by Alvaro Garcia and Jose Vega. Their company manufactured premium, hand rolled cigars. Currently, the brand is a US machine made cigar manufactured by Scandinavian Tobacco Group . The majority of these machine made cigars use a Dominican candela wrapper.

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