ash and moisture

[Igort]

Hi guys, a question, when are you passing wrappers if it is over-moistened can it affect the color of the ash, wet, darker? dry, clearer?

 

[blisscigarco]

Hi guys, a question, when are you passing wrappers if it is over-moistened can it affect the color of the ash, wet, darker? dry, clearer?

I roll very dry, everything as dry as possible, no dampness or moisture to the touch, so I can't say. I can say that my ashes are generally very white, though.

 

[Boudie]

Just from what I have read the color of ash is related to the minerality of the soil the wrapper was grown in. I've never rolled a cigar so I have no practical experience but if you have "hard' water I don't see how that wouldn't affect the color of the ash. Curious what you would find if you used distilled water while rolling.

 

[Igort]

thanks ,, but yes,,there is a difference, I just did it with the same dry wrapper and the ash was beautiful