Arapiraca is a city in the state Alagoas and they are one of the main producers of Tabaco, mainly rope Tabaco or “Tabaco de Corda” as it is called in Portuguese, but also cigars. The process is quite different though; cigar Tabaco is dried and cut while the Corda is fermented.

Mapacho is made from Mapacho Masos, Nicotiana rustica, which is about 20 times stronger than our traditional Tabaco, Nicotiana tabacum. This powder is made from fermented Mapacho logs.

Tabaco de Moy is one of the most beautiful of all Rustica types available. The scent is just divine. Used alone or mixed into ashes this wonderful Tabaco heightens the senses and helps to put the user into a relaxed state of being.

The rare and famous Louisiana Tabaco is known for its dark, black colour and unique flavour when cured. Perique is a spice Tabaco, usually used in Virginia blends. It has a dark, oily and almost wet appearance when cured, with a taste of pepper and figs. This can be a perfect and unique ingredient to create ones own Rapé blends, or to blend into an existing Rapé to give it a more deepening and grounding effect.

Tabaco Rustica, in an extremely fine powder. Mixed with ashes it becomes a powerful but stable Rapé similar to other traditional types produced by the indigenous tribes of South America. Perfect for those wishing to explore the possibilities of blending their own varieties, or to add a rounded and grounding twist to your favourite grey Rapé.

This particular type of Tabaco is highly prized among Rapé makers for its strength and neutral flavour, making it a preferred choice for creating powerful and balanced Rapé blends.