Up to six different types of leaf are used to make a Cuban cigar. These are:
Tobacco Leaves
WRAPPER (CAPA)
Wrapper (Capa): Wrappers are by far the most expensive leaves to produce. They add little to the taste, but ensure that the cigar has an impeccable appearance.
BINDER (CAPOTE)
Binder (Capote): Binder leaves wrap around the filler leaves and help define the shape of the cigar. They also help it to burn evenly.
FILLER (TRIPA)
Filler (Tripa): There are up to four different classifications of leaves that must be blended together to produce the filler.
VOLADO
They are:
Volado (Fortaleza 1): Light-flavoured leaves that are valued for their combustibility.
SECO
Seco (Fortaleza 2): Medium-flavoured leaves that are most important for aroma.
LIGERO
Ligero (Fortaleza 3): Full-flavoured, slow burning leaves that bring strength to the blend.
MEDIO TIEMPO
Medio Tiempo (Fortaleza 4): Rare, very full-flavoured leaves used only occasionally to bring an extra intensity to the taste of certain cigars.
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