Cigarettes & Pipe Tobacco

The enjoyment of self-rolled tobacco – aromatic tobacco from Heinemann

Self-rolled cigarettes have enjoyed great popularity among smokers for years. This might be because of the cost advantage that fine-cut tobacco has over filter cigarettes. Above all however, it is the look of a self-rolled cigarette and the way it is held that smokers particularly appreciate. Rolling tobacco is a symbol of individuality and is undeniably enjoyable. The taste of tobacco varies depending on the manufacturer and processing, just as it does with cigarette and cigars. In Heinemann’s first-class tobacco range, you will find cigarette and pipe tobacco for an authentic tobacco experience – order conveniently online in the Heinemann Shop.

From the field to the pouch: how is roll-your-own tobacco made?

The tobacco plant originated in South and Central America and has been smoked for centuries by the indigenous peoples of these regions. Now, tobacco is also grown in southern Germany and in southeastern Europe, where the mild, relatively damp climate offers good growing conditions. The tobacco leaves are harvested by hand in several stages and then hung in ventilated halls to dry, where they become light brown in color over time.  The dried tobacco leaves are then delivered to tobacco factories and processed into cigarette, pipe tobacco or rolling tobacco. 

How does cigarette tobacco differ from rolling tobacco?

Whereas cigarettes are produced directly from the cut and blended tobacco leaves, for fine-cut tobacco the leaves are first dampened and then the stems are removed. The remains of the leaves are steamed and flavored before they are rolled out and cut into very fine strips. Rolling tobacco, or shag, as it is often called, has longer fibers than cigarette tobacco and feels damper. In earlier times, there were three different tobacco strengths:

• Zware Shag (heavy shag): very dark color and intensive aromas
• Halfzware Shag (medium heavy shag): light brown in color, aromatic taste, very common in Europe
• Lichte Shag (light shag): light color and light taste – but not necessarily less nicotine than the other varieties

Since a change in the law in 2003, the description “light” is prohibited when describing tobacco products, and so too are the traditional descriptions halfzware and lichte, a relic of the Netherlands’ former monopoly on fine cut tobacco. Nowadays, popular tobacco varieties are American Spirit, Borkum Riff or Pueblo, which you can also pre-order online in the Heinemann Shop. 

Purchase tobacco, cigarettes and much more online – as an airline passenger with Heinemann

In addition to the classic tobacco blends that are distinguished by an intensive taste and smell, more and more tobaccos without additives have been coming onto the market for a few years now. They promise authentic tobacco enjoyment without aromatics or burning aids, and are ideal for an urban, environmentally and health-conscious lifestyle. In addition to high-quality tobacco from international brands, Heinemann also has cigarette papers and filters – so you can conveniently order everything online that you need to enjoy smoking.

With the Heinemann Pre-Order service, the – tobacco products, fragrances, spirits and fine food – you order can be ready and waiting for you in the Heinemann Shop at the airport on the day of your departure: you can pick up your gifts simply and quickly – without having to worry about customs or payment.