In the short time JET has been on sale, it’s already drawn mostly glowing reviews. I open all three Virginia blends—Gold, Sumatra, and Special—show how they look, and share my honest take.
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Chinese “Mushroom” Cigarettes? Smoking Reishi Classic Blue and What They Really Are
A hands-on review of China’s Reishi (Linhai Lingzhi) Classic Blue: why the “mushroom” name is symbolic, who makes them, how much they cost, what the blend and strength are like, and how they actually taste.
Continue readingFew People Know Why Cigarette Cases Still Matter When Cigarettes Already Come in a Pack
Ever wonder why some people still pull cigarettes from a sleek metal case instead of a crumpled cardboard pack? Here’s the history, function, and style behind the cigarette case—and why it still makes sense today.
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