Smokers Choice: Cigarette and Tobacco Outlets

It has been used since the 17th century and, with clay pipes, represented the most common medium for pipes before the introduction of briar as the material of choice in Filling cut tobacco the 19th century. The word “meerschaum” means “sea foam” in German, alluding to its natural white color and its surprisingly low weight. Meerschaum is a very porous mineral that absorbs the tars and oils during the smoking process, and gradually changes color to a golden brown.

Some cultures of the indigenous peoples of the Americas smoke tobacco in ceremonial pipes, and have done so since long before the arrival of Europeans. For instance the Lakota people use a ceremonial pipe called čhaŋnúŋpa. Other cultures of the indigenous peoples of the Americas smoke tobacco socially.2 The tobacco plant is native to South America but spread into North America long before Europeans arrived. Tobacco was introduced to Europe from the Americas in the 16th century and spread around the world rapidly.

You will enjoy both straight pipes’ and bent pipes’ advantages. When you have questions, we at Mission Pipe Shop are at your service. Remember, anyone with patience and perseverance can enjoy the sublime pleasures of pipe smoking. Light your pipe by passing the flame (matches or butane) in a circular motion over the entire surface of the tobacco. Then smooth and tamp down the burning tobacco with a pipe tool and relight. It is an art that, with a little patience and practice, is easily mastered.

Both locations offer a large walk-in humidor which is stocked with fine cigars; additionally, we carry a generous array of pipes and tobacco, as well as complete supplies for roll-your-own cigarettes, and top-quality gifts. Waterpipe tobacco has significantly higher nicotine content than cigarettes. One head of unflavoured tobacco has the nicotine equivalent of 70 cigarettes. In many parts of the world people use a waterpipe to smoke tobacco. This is particularly true in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, where waterpipes are known variously as shisha, goza, narghile, ghalyoon or hookah. To preserve the freshness and moisture of pipe tobacco cuts, pouches and tins are used.

Check out some of our swag merchandise below or view all of our items in the Smokers Choice app. Please verify that you are above the legal age to purchase nicotine, tobacco and/or vape products. We are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our pipes, tobacco, or cigars. Uses aged tobacco, hand-blended for consistent, cool, smooth smoking pleasure daily.