Tobacco Junction Newsletter
TJ's Cigar Lounge   
Temple  Gatesville  McGregor
Febuary 1, 2011
Dear ,Tobacco Junction strives everyday to bring you choices.  In today's market it is increasingly difficult to find someone in the tobacco business who is local and has the same interests that you do.  Here at Tobacco Junction we have a passion for Premium Cigars, Pipes,  tobacco's and all the accoutrements that go with that passion.
This newsletter will keep you informed as to what we are up to and bring you information on new products, events, and legislative updates that affect our passion for Fine Tobaccos.
 
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Gatesville and Temple stores Mon - Sat 8 am - 6 pm

Temple, Adams Avenue store Mon - Sat 8 am - 7 pm
 
McGregor TJ's Cigar Lounge Mon - Sat 8 am - 10 pm, Sunday 12 noon - 10pm 

Upcoming Events at TJ's Cigar Lounge

SUPERBOWL PARTY SUNDAY FEBRUARY 6TH!! 

We will have a Superbowl Party on game-day from 4 till...  Make us your choice to watch the game and we will treat you to snacks, wide screen TV's, quarterly door prizes, and a great environment to watch the game!

  

Romeo Y Julieta Valentine's Day Party February 11th 

Our Valentine's Day Event will be Friday, February 11th from 6pm until 9pm.  We will, of course, have deals on Romeo y Julieta cigars, but we will also have door prizes for the romantic in you, ie. chocolates, wine and such. 

 
Waco Humane Fund Raising Event and BBQ  

The Waco Humane Society will be here on Saturday, March 19th for a BIG fundraising event.  There will be lots of activites and deals.  We will have more on this later, so plan ahead to be here for all the fun...you won't be disappointed!



 

                            Find us on Facebook

  Social media is being used by everyone now, including us.  Periodically we have "Facebook Only" events  where we run specials, spur of the moment events, videos, discussions, and much more. 


 

For example, Sunday January 30th we had a Cohiba XV Buy 1 Get 1 FREE event.  Now who would not want a Cohiba for half price?  As some lines are being introduced, others are being discontinued so we offer great deals on them to get them moving.  Facebook is the easiest way for me to get the word out to you in a moments notice..


 

So, if you want to be in on the fun, go to the link above for TJ's Cigar Lounge Facebook and "Like" the page and you will be notified of what we are up to.


 


 

Geography and Climate  
   

While tobacco is grown as far north as Canada and as far south as New Zealand, the greatest cigar tobacco growing region on earth is located between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5˚ North of the Equator) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5˚ South of the Equator).

 

BRAZIL 

 

Tobacco has probably been smoked in Brazil, in either pipe or cigar form, almost as long as tobacco has been smoked by humans.  Most Brazilian tobacco is produced for domestic and European cigarettes as well as for machine-made cigars.  Premium cigar tobacco did not gain momentum in Brazil until the 1960s.  While Brazilian cigar tobacco is not a major factor for premium cigar consumers, it does occupy an important niche in the wrapper market; and is emerging as a popular filler tobacco as well.

In the eastern province of Bahia there is a small swath of land less than 200 miles across, called the Reconcavo Basin: it is bordered to the east by the Bay of All Saints, and then the Atlantic Ocean.  The Reconcavo Basin produces a very distinctive wrapper tobacco called Mata Fina, and its lesser cousins: Mata Sul and Mata Norte (stronger).  Mata Fina is a Sun-Grown tobacco which is typically made into wrappers.  It has a dark color, mild to medium strength, rich flavor, is very aromatic, and has a natural sweetness that yields excellent Oscuro and Maduro wrappers.

 

COLUMBIA 

 

The thought that Colombia produces premium cigar tobacco surprises a lot of people.  Historically speaking, Colombian cigar tobacco varietals (Carmen, Ovjas, Zambrano, and Plate) have had a reputation for being tough, thick, and requiring heavy fermentation.  Contemporary cigar blenders are constantly searching to find that distinctive filler tobacco which will balance and set their brand apart.  More than a few modern brands are currently using Colombian fillers to accomplish that goal.   Current use of Colombian tobacco is an excellent example of how cigar blenders and growers push the limits of luxury tobacco to create and discover new delicacies and possibilities.  The future looks bright for premium Colombian cigar tobacco.

 

ECUADOR 

 

Located on the northwestern coast of South America, Ecuador has been growing premium cigar filler and wrappers since the 1960s.  Its unique location provides Ecuadorian grown tobacco with consistent cloud cover throughout the growing season.  Ecuadorian wrappers are said to be "Cloud-Grown" instead of shade-grown.  This naturally diffused light diminishes vein size, yields thinner leaves, and creates a very supple leaf with consistent color.  Ecuador is famous for having over 30 volcanoes and extremely rich volcanic soil.  Most tobacco in Ecuador is grown at the foothills of the Andean mountains.  Probably the single greatest threat to Ecuadorian tobacco is the El Nino effect.  When the Pacific waters warm up, tremendous amounts of rain are unleashed in Ecuador, which makes tobacco cultivation impossible.

The two most popular seed varietals grown in Ecuador are Connecticut and Sumatran.  Both Ecuadorian-Sumatra and Ecuadorian-Connecticut plants seem to exhibit milder strength and flavor when grown in Ecuador: perhaps due to the unique cloudiness or different soil.  Ecuadorian-Connecticut plants can grow to over ten feet tall while their Ecuadorian-Sumatran counterparts mature at approximately six feet.

 

PERU 

 

While this Andean nation does not have a long tradition of growing premium cigar tobacco, it does have some ideal growing areas.  Currently some famous brands are using Peruvian filler leaf as distinctive component in their blends.  As long as cigar makers seek new ways to differentiate their blends, the future for Peruvian tobacco seems bright.

 

VENEZUELA
 

Similar to Columbia, there is a very recent trend to develop premium cigar tobacco in Venezuela.  While the country has cigar traditions going back hundreds of years, it has recently begun to emerge as a viable premium filler producer for the world market.

 



 
We serve Arbuckle coffee in McGregor and sell the beans as well, if you need them grinded just say so!

Some of the distinct coffee from around the world, we offer include:
Ariosa     Costa Rica     Sumatra     Sonoran
Kenya     Evening Blend     Morning Blend
Cafe Feminino (from Peru made exclusively by women)     French Roast     Nicaraguan

We offer a selection of flavored coffees as well...

For those who prefer tea, we offer a selection of hot tea.  The Numi teas are of the highest quality and will make your evenings here the most relaxing you have had in a long time...

Pipe Corner
Just a quick thought...
 
  
Cigar smoking and pipe smoking have several things in common, and not in common.   Pipe smoking is more about the ritual, coupled with the enjoyment.  We hope to bring just a few hints about how to enjoy a pipe here.

 

Erik Nording
Erik Nording


 

A blacksmith and engineer, Nĝrding knows his way around pipe making machinery.


 

Strangely, it was not his love for woodworking that propelled Erik Nording into the pipe making field-it was his terrific facility with machines.  "I started as a blacksmith at age 15," he says, sitting comfortably in the game room of his home outside of Copenhagen, Denmark. He looks like a blacksmith. As he smokes his pipe, his hard, powerful hands seem to overpower the simple tasks of lighting and tamping. "My father was a blacksmith and an engineer," he says. "He had a razor blade and garden tool factory and passed away when I was 16 years old. I started working as a boy in the factory on a stamping machine, just to earn some money."

  

Erik Nording was educated as an engineer and began making pipes as a hobby. Using only the highest grade briar, he now produces over 50,000 pipes a year, and has become one of the world's most respected pipe makers.


 

TJ's Cigar Lounge now proudly carries this brand of pipes and sincerely hope you get as much pleasure from them as we do.


 

  

Pipe Repair Reference 

Thursday Nights Happy Hour from 6-10
 

 
Well you know we are BYOB (Bring your own alcohol) but that does not mean that we can't have a Happy Hour! 
On Thursday nights from 6-10 pm we will have half price soda's, free setups (Ice and Cups) and Ladie's get
15% off all cigar purchases!


Gaming at TJ's Cigar Lounge
Texas Hold'em, dominoes, chess

 
The lounge area is great for those who wish to play cards or other games.  We  have tables, a poker template if needed, and so forth. 


 

Dominoes at TJ's Cigar Lounge

 

 Want to play?  Have we got a deal for you..bring your group or just join in and play.  Tell us who wins and they get 5 points.  At the end of the week whoever has the most points (at least 20) will win a free 1 lb bag of ARBUCKLES coffee. 

 

So, win 4 games in a week to qualify and on Saturday night whoever has the most points wins the coffee!

 

 

COMPLAINT DEPARTMENT

CIGAR LOCKERS NOW AVAILABLE

Solid Spanish Cedar

 We now have solid spanish cedar lockers for lease at the lounge.  These have the same water source as the main cigar humidor and maintains a constant humidification level.  Each locker has its own key and is 20 inches deep to accommodate larger items. 

 

Contact one of our store employees for an inspection or to answer any questions you may have.

  

 Small Lockers:                      Larger Lockers:

 $25 per month                      $35 per month

 $125 per 6 months                $185 per 6 months

 $225 per 12 months              $345 per 12 months

 


A. Turrent Triple Play

Puro Maduro
 
 

The new A. Turrent Puro Maduro is named "Triple Play" because the entire blend - wrapper, binder and long fillers - is comprised of fine, hand-selected maduro tobaccos. An ultra-premium San Andrés Morrón wrapper surrounds a blackened Connecticut Broadleaf binder and long fillers from Nicaragua, San Andrés and Honduras.

 

 

A. Turrent Triple Play Cigars

Wrapper: San Andres Morron

Binder: Connecticut Broadleaf

Filler: Nicaraguan, San Andres and Honduran Maduros

Frontmark
Size
Gran Toro60 x 6"
Short Belicoso60 x 4"
Belicoso54 x 6 1/8"
Toro54 x 6"
Robusto54 x 4 1/2"

A. Turrent Triple Play Cigars


Tobacco Junction is a family owned business here in Texas and has been here since 1997.  It is always a pleasure to visit with everyone, if you have any questions or concerns please ask for me personally, I will be glad to answer any questions you may have.
 
Sincerely,
 
David Livingston     bluediamondshop@sbcglobal.net 
Temple 254-773-3103     Gatesville 254-248-0068     McGregor 254-840-4477
FREE
BIRTHDAY
CIGAR
If you want to celebrate your Birthday with a Cigar we can help!  Just show us your ID and we will give you a Cigar with a retail value up to $5.00, or take five dollars off your favorite Cigar....ENJOY!
 
Offer subject to change or cancellation at any time.