This guide helps develop a more refined palate to distinguish complex flavors during a smoke. It explains the difference between taste (the perception of the taste buds) and flavor (the combination of taste, aroma, and mouthfeel). The five basic tastes are salty, sweet, sour, bitter, and umami, the latter being typical of intense flavors like meat and broths. Everyone perceives flavors differently, influenced by biological and psychological factors. To improve your palate, it's recommended...

Discover how to start smoking cigars with this beginner's guide. Tips on choosing the right cigar, strength, length, ring gauge, and brands to try.

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR PIPE? Every smoker will tell you: it is very important to clean your pipe to fully enjoy the aromas and flavors of your tobacco. But how should you clean your pipe? Here is how to do it! In this article, we will see together how to clean the pipe. This basic operation concerns every pipe smoker. For this reason, we will explain the simplest and most efficient way to do it.

How to Choose Your First Pipe It’s a question worth pondering, isn’t it? For those looking to delve into the art of pipe smoking, the first step is to make an informed choice. Pipes vary in shape, length, color, and finish, and come in a wide range of prices. So, how do you make the right choice? What criteria should you use? What should you consider before buying your first pipe?

How to Choose the Right Pipe? Here are some tips to help you find the pipe that suits you!

Learn about the main categories of pipe tobaccos: English Mixture, Aromatic Tobaccos, and Natural Tobaccos. Find the perfect mix for your smokes on BollitoPipe.com.

Discover more about the fascinating world of pipes and deepen your knowledge with other rare publications and interesting articles. Follow the "Club della Pipa" magazine to stay updated on the latest news and historical insights.

Beautiful Pipes — often — those in ceramics, but truly execrable for the quality of the smoke exhaled: it's still worth talking about them because they are typical of an era (the 1800s) and a vast area of Central Europe (Germany and Austria); and also because they can pleasantly adorn the collector's showcases of Pipes. It is likely that some of these Pipes — with a bowl similar in shape to that of clay pipes and a long stem of wood or other material — were manufactured shortly after the...