Raising 'baccy from the dead

[Legion]

So, I've been away from smoking for a fair while now, but I have this lovely pipe I think I should use, if only on rare occasions.

I was in my storage unit a few days ago, and while I was looking for something else, I found a mason jar half full of some aromatic pipe tobacco I had forgotten about. It still smells nice, but it is pretty dry. Is there a safe way of rehydrating it? My first thought was to glue a bit of sponge to the inside lid, away from the tobacco itself, and then put some water in the sponge to create a little micro humidor, if you like. My theory is the sponge will send moisture into the air of the jar, which will then be taken up by the tobacco. Will this work, or am I just wasting my time?

 

[Prof. Moriarty]

I know with American Spirit rolling tobacco you are meant to put the open pouch next to the window early in the morning when the air is humid. Not sure if this would work with pipe tobacco as well but it is worth a shot. I also have some tobacco that is a bit dry so it would be interesting to hear if there is a way to revive it.

Edit: Just found THIS thread

 

[Legion]

Geez, all of about five posts lower than this one. Way to use the search function, Legion.

 

[the_edski]

Geez, all of about five posts lower than this one. Way to use the search function, Legion.

No worries, David. Unlike other sub-forums, we have no problem with answering the same questions over again!