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    How to Re-Hydrate Pipe Tobacco

    I prefer tobacco on the dryer side and will only risk rehydration if I have several ounces; enough to absorb moisture. I spread it out on brown paper and give it the finest mist of distilled water, then leave it for a day or two and put it back in the jar only when I'm sure it isn't too wet...
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    When to dump the ash and light up again?

    If you're smoking burning ash, you'll know it. I just turn the pipe over and let gravity do its work. I might occasionally, gently scrape some white ash off but I don't tap the bottom. Also, I want to enjoy the last third of the smoke but I'll rarely relight if it's gone out then. It's...