- Basma
Variety Basma cutlivated in the region of Xanthi is the best variety of oriental tobacco worldwide. The leaves are aromatic, have a modest thickness when dry acquire beige color. The traditional cultivation begins in the last week of March and requires much care and properly shaped ground so the plant to make it suitable for transplanting about two months later. Harvesting is at night that the leaves are protected from the sun and maintain proper humidity. Here are five stages during which the leaves are removed following path from the root to the top, in the second stage gathered the largest and fifth smaller leaves, which are the highest quality. The names of these periods are as follows: The first stage is called "patofylla", the second "mother", the third "carries" the fourth "outsalnti" and the fifth "outsia."
The drainage of the bass is the sun and requires a long lead time. The sheets are passed one to one in ropes using a long needle and then placed in such a point as to be in contact with the sun's rays. When weather conditions are not suitable leaves must be protected. The drying process lasts until the end of September. After drying, remove the leaves and inadequate rest tied in bundles. This process lasts until the end of February.
The Basmas Xanthi characterized by smooth taste and intense aroma.
- Katerini
Katerini Classic comes from a very important tobacco producing area southwest of Thessalonica on mountain slopes of mainland Greece. The small, heart-shaped leaf that takes the area’s name and makes it legendary is grown from Samsun seed. Katerini leaf is light golden in colour, delicate, elastic, porous and robust. It has a subtler aroma than Samsun but notice its especially sweet, mild curry-like flavour in this fine blend.
- Flue-Cured Virginia
Virginia tobacco – is often called bright tobacco because of the golden and sometimes orange color it reaches during curing process. Generally Virginia tobacco is cured in heated barns within a week. This tobacco sort has a soft, mild flavor and taste. The leading countries where Virginia tobacco is cultivated are Brazil, India, Tanzania and the U.S.
- Burley
Burley tobacco – has a brown color that varies from light to dark. This tobacco is air-dried in barns for a very long time, which usually takes approximately 2 months. During this process burley tobacco loses the main part of its natural sugars, and acquires a rather strong almost as cigar taste. The most popular burley growing countries are Argentina, Italy and Malawi. Well-known Lucky Strike and Pall Mall cigarette brand are made from burley tobacco.