Sumatra vs Maduro

clearlysuspect

What is the difference between Sumatra and Maduro?

Scrambler

I'm sure others will chime in with more detail, but sumatra is a strain of seed, maduro is a fermentation process. I suppose any leaf can be maduro'd, but it's often connecticut broadleaf.

To get a maduro, leaves are tightly bundled together and stored so the temperature inside the bundles gets up to around 120 degrees, cooking the leaves to darken them and alter their flavor.

kuzi16

clearlysuspect:

What is the difference between Sumatra and Maduro?

i think you may like to read the "blending 101 " thread that can be found in my signature line. that should help with this any many other questions.