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Latakia (Arabic: تبغ اللاذقية) is a specially prepared tobacco originally produced in Syria and named after the port city of Latakia. Now the tobacco is mainly produced in Cyprus. It is cured over a stone pine or oak wood fire, which gives it an intense smoky-peppery taste and smell. Too strong to smoke straight, it's used as a "condiment", especially in English and some American Classic blends. | Latakia (Arabic: تبغ اللاذقية) is a specially prepared tobacco originally produced in Syria and named after the port city of Latakia. Now the tobacco is mainly produced in Cyprus. It is cured over a stone pine or oak wood fire, which gives it an intense smoky-peppery taste and smell. Too strong to smoke straight, it's used as a "condiment", especially in English and some American Classic blends. | ||
==== | ==== Questions and Answers on Latakia from G.L.Pease <ref>From the [http://glpease.com/FAQ.html G.L.Pease FAQ], and used by permission.</ref> ==== | ||
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'''Q: Is Latakia really cured over smoldering camel dung?''' | |||
A: The only smoldering dung is that used to fuel the myths about Latakia. I wouldn't really care if the myth were reality, since I really love the stuff, but, it's important to understand that a variety of herbs and hardwoods are used in the processing of Latakia, not camel dung. No matter how many times I say this, the myth will probably be promulgated until the Sun stops revolving about the Earth... For more information on the wonderful, smoky weed, read my article, [[A Tale of Two Latakias]]. | |||
'''Q: What is generally meant by "English," "Scottish," and "Balkan" style?''' | '''Q: What is generally meant by "English," "Scottish," and "Balkan" style?''' | ||
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The same thing is true when going from Latakia blends to Virginias. Give your senses time to "get educated," and the rewards will be more thorough enjoyment of your pipe in the future! | The same thing is true when going from Latakia blends to Virginias. Give your senses time to "get educated," and the rewards will be more thorough enjoyment of your pipe in the future! | ||
==== Availability of Syrian Latakia ==== | ==== Availability of Syrian Latakia ==== | ||