Rakus Tobacco

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Rakus Tobacco is a rare, slow-burning, strong-tasting tobacco. It is grown only on Rakus in the Nespian System. Production is small, so its value is quite high.

It contains almost no sugar, which gives it a much dryer and fuller aroma than Jahib Tobacco or Kaas Tobacco. Rakus is used in many aromatic tobacco blends, because it absorbs the other flavors. Rakus tobacco burns slowly and is a cool smoke, which makes it a nice addition to blends that tend to burn fast and strong. Due to its full-bodied nature, Rakus tobacco is used on a limited basis in blends. About 5 % in a blend is the maximum.

Rakus tobacco is "air cured". This air curing is done in large open barns, by the natural air flow, for one or two months. When the color ranges from light brown to mahogany it is ready for the next step. The leaves are then put in large oak barrels under heavy pressure, which will squeeze some of the juice out and make the whole thing ferment. For the highest quality Rakus, the leaves are taken out for a short period, and then repacked and refermented. This process takes at least one full year, another reason for the high price commanded by Rakus.

Rakus tobacco travels well if sealed properly, and is a favorite of long-range traders.