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Spearmint and menthol rustica
From Johano on the Snuffhouse forum, 2020
A first homemade rustica, a moist nefha-style snuff. The dried leaves sit in a container with fresh spearmint first, and a little menthol goes in as well.
Rustica carries several times the nicotine of ordinary tobacco. Take very small pinches, and stop if you feel sick or dizzy.
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Equipment
Coffee grinderFor turning dried leaf or rolling tobacco into a fine powder.SievesFor separating fine snuff from the coarse bits after grinding.Digital scalesFor weighing tobacco, alkalis and salt accurately, which matters most when you're working in small batches.Mixing bowlFor stirring liquids into ground tobacco and letting it sit while it takes up moisture.Airtight jarsFor resting snuff while it develops, and for storing it afterwards.GlovesFor handling alkalis such as sodium carbonate (soda ash), potash and slaked lime.
Method
Rest time
3 to 5 days in a closed tin.
Tasting notes
A cooling menthol without harshness and a natural spearmint scent. It burned a little, no more than a fresh commercial snuff, and had a real nicotine kick.
Notes
A coarser version with 10% carbonate, scented with fresh rosemary in a teabag, also works. Wear gloves for the carbonate and keep it out of your eyes.