Old tobacco

[LewPaper]

I came across a couple of packets of tobacco the other day at the back of the wardrobe but they're a bit dry. Is there a way of rejuvinating them with a little moisture?

[sandyRoe]

A couple of slices of apple in a tin moistens it

[Ratty2E]

I think sailors used to put a few drops of rum in it.

[RATTER15]

Slices off apple will help but it will never be quite the same.

[joggerjayne]

Vegetable steamer?

[daftgrandad]

A couple of potato peelings,in the tin,should do the trick.
What make of tobacco is it ?

[LewPaper]

Thanks fellas. I think Jayne's suggestion may be a bit ott. Don't fancy smoking hot tobacco, but thanks anyway. Does the manufacturer make any difference?

[LewPaper]

Thanks fellas (and fellorette). I think Jayne's suggestion may be a bit excessive - don't wanna smoke hot baccy, but thanks anyway. Dunno what difference the manufacturer makes, but it's GV.

[sandyRoe]

What about mixing it with the same quantity of new stuff? Dry Golden Virginia is very acrid.

[heathfield]

The approved method is to loosen and spread out the tobacco in a bowl. Place a clean cloth dampened with distilled water over the bowl. (A bit pedantic. Actually, tap water should be fine). Mix up the tobacco now and then. Re-humidifying like this can take between 15 minutes and several hours.

[LewPaper]

Thanks heathfield - I'll try that.

[bimbo123456]

Am I being pernickety...what on earth is this doing in food and drink???????

[LewPaper]

Yes, you are

[LewPaper]

heathfield - That tip of yours worked a treat. Thanks a bundle.

[heathfield]

You're more than welcome Lew - been there, done it!!