How to Season a Cigar Humidor
You’d been keeping your cigars in a Tupperware container for months, and nearing the point of overflow, you broke down and invested in a good humidor. But before you put your cigars in that shiny new box, you have to “season” it. Why? Since the wood that makes up your new humidor is dry, the walls need to absorb moisture, and seasoning your humidor contributes to the ebb and flow of moist air to help your cigars settle and age properly. It’s real easy, but you need a few days to do it the right way. Patience is definitely a virtue here, but it will pay-off in cigars that will smoke and taste better. So here’s how to season a cigar humidor “by the numbers”:
It will take several months, or even more, for your humidor to fully season. Just keep an eye on things and you’ll be fine. A good average RH is 67%, with a temperature of approximately 70ºF.
Keep the humidor out of direct light (natural or artificial) because it can negatively affect the temperature and RH.
There’s another method we’ll cover in a later blog, but this method is pretty fool-proof. Whether you store your cigars with or without the cello, you’re sure to notice an improvement in your cigars within a month.
Keep in mind, there are cigar smokers who prefer their cigars more, or less, supple. So as you smoke cigars over time, you’ll likely find yourself adjusting the RH to your personal liking.