I got a question from MangoMike that sparked a good idea for a thread. Have you experienced a time where cigars just tasted terrible to you? Was there a time when good cigar after good cigar just tasted nasty? I know that I have had those "sick periods" that I knew were not cigar related. I would have to assume others have experienced this phenomenon. I didn't know how to answer Mike's question except to give theories.
TBSP (Taste Bud Sick Period) obviously made up by me
The following are just possible theories.
1) Tobacco changes ph, environmental, and nutritional supply of bacteria. Different bacteria become dominate. These bacteria produce a more acidic or bitter tasting waste products.
Solution: Daily tongue scraping, daily floss, antibacterial toothpaste and a serious mouthwash.
2) Dietary changes: things you have been eating have been affecting your taste.
Solution: Change your diet, figure out what foods screw up your palate
3) Inflammation of taste buds: Chronic smoking can inflame taste buds and distort taste.
Solution: Take a break
4) Sickness: Sinus infections or infections of any kind can distort cigar taste.
Solution: get yourself better
My solution to TBSP when it crosses my way. I become more vigilant in my dental hygiene, look at what I'm eating, rest my palate for 3-5 days, and make sure that sickness is not a cause.
If you have experienced this and have some theories and or solutions I would love to hear them.
TBSP (Taste Bud Sick Period) obviously made up by me
The following are just possible theories.
1) Tobacco changes ph, environmental, and nutritional supply of bacteria. Different bacteria become dominate. These bacteria produce a more acidic or bitter tasting waste products.
Solution: Daily tongue scraping, daily floss, antibacterial toothpaste and a serious mouthwash.
2) Dietary changes: things you have been eating have been affecting your taste.
Solution: Change your diet, figure out what foods screw up your palate
3) Inflammation of taste buds: Chronic smoking can inflame taste buds and distort taste.
Solution: Take a break
4) Sickness: Sinus infections or infections of any kind can distort cigar taste.
Solution: get yourself better
My solution to TBSP when it crosses my way. I become more vigilant in my dental hygiene, look at what I'm eating, rest my palate for 3-5 days, and make sure that sickness is not a cause.
If you have experienced this and have some theories and or solutions I would love to hear them.