I save mine and re-use them for RYO tobacco and mailing gifts and carrying bulk pipe tobacco, etc. The packrat in me, I guess.
But like Alan says, they are less than ideal for long term storage. You could keep them in a climate controlled environment. Even so, Mason jars are just better for aging pipe tobacco.
That's a good article, but in my experience the heating of the jars is unnecessary. I've opened several jars that have sat for as little as a couple of months that vacuum seal on their own as the aging process takes place. I have also spoken with several true "old timers" who find it unnecessary to vacuum seal the jars.Well, after further research and reading a few articles, that included some of G.L. Pease's research studies, I retract my previous statements concerning aging tobacco in tins.
Here is another linky from Pipes and Cigars ---> Aging Tobacco
After reading some other online articles, it would seem that this is probably the best and least expensive method to store tobacco for long terms.
As for short term storage though, I'm sure tins that include a vacuum seal ring on the lid would work just fine. So I think I'll just save the tins for the tobacco that I plan on smoking in a week or two weeks and use the mason jars for my longer storage.
That's a good article, but in my experience the heating of the jars is unnecessary. I've opened several jars that have sat for as little as a couple of months that vacuum seal on their own as the aging process takes place. I have also spoken with several true "old timers" who find it unnecessary to vacuum seal the jars.Well, after further research and reading a few articles, that included some of G.L. Pease's research studies, I retract my previous statements concerning aging tobacco in tins.
Here is another linky from Pipes and Cigars ---> Aging Tobacco
After reading some other online articles, it would seem that this is probably the best and least expensive method to store tobacco for long terms.
As for short term storage though, I'm sure tins that include a vacuum seal ring on the lid would work just fine. So I think I'll just save the tins for the tobacco that I plan on smoking in a week or two weeks and use the mason jars for my longer storage.
Of course there are those who like to do it, so it's a personal choice. It certainly doesn't hurt anything as long as you don't heat the jars too much. It's one more step of insurance to some, one more step that's not needed to others.
During canning season, one can find them at grocery and hardware stores. My local hardware carries them year round. Of course, I'm assuming you don't live in the flatlands. :laugh:Where does everyone get their mason jars from?