Is 70/70 really the “ideal” temperature/humidity mix?

When it comes to storing your cigars, you want to be sure that you’re keeping them in the best type of environment as well as at a sublime temperature. With so much information out there, it’s tough to weed through the mess and figure out what actually is the truth when it comes to storing cigars. Here at Cheap Humidors, we hope to provide you with all of the information you need when it comes to enjoying your cigars in the best way possible. We’re here to bust any myths you may encounter along the way and answer the question, is 70/70 really the “ideal” temperature/humidity mix?

It’s been a long standing well known rule among many who enjoy the pastime of smoking cigars that the perfect blend of temperature and humidity is at a ratio of 70/70. In reality, the only true requirements when it comes to storing your cigars is that you keep the humidity between 60–70%, the temperature under 75 degrees Fahrenheit and keep them in a dark area. Yes, it’s really this simple.

The most important part of storing cigars isn’t the particular temperature or humidity down to the last degree, but instead keeping it in the right range of degrees. A cigar that becomes too warm and dry will burn too hotly and due to the lack of moisture, the smoke will in turn become exceedingly hot and a less than pleasant flavor that will take its toll on your pallet. A cigar that becomes too chilled and moist won’t burn as it should. It will be difficult to draw on as well as problematic to keep lit long enough to even try to draw on. This too will leave your pallet with a sour taste and an equally rancid odor when you begin to burn it. Both extremes run the risk of the actual cigar splitting in the wrapper before use or during use as well, and regardless of which way you take it, it’s a cigar lost and therefore a tragedy in itself.

In keeping your cigars in the “sweet spot” of temperature and humidity, you’ll be able to enjoy them for a long time without worrying if they’ll “go bad” any time soon. If you happen to be in the market for a new humidor, feel free to visit our website at http://www.cheaphumidors.com to browse some of our new humidors as well as other products that will help to make your cigar experience a memorable one. With so many options, you’ll be wondering why you didn’t invest in one sooner. Our humidors can be adjusted to your pleasing to help keep your cigars in that perfect harmony of humidity and temperature so you’ll never have to worry about a too dry or too moist cigar again.