Chapter 799: Pure Gold, Grown
Speaking of Coluff…
Lynch thought of the pure gold variety—the top-tier pure gold came from the neighboring country, known for its complex processing techniques.
The premium tobacco leaves contained higher concentrations of various components than ordinary leaves, which made the raw product harsh and spicy if smoked without treatment.
To soften this, they briefly soaked the leaves in milk to neutralize the overly strong elements, making the smoking experience smoother.
This process led to three top-tier pure gold Coluff types:
Original—briefly soaked to neutralize, partially dried, rolled into Coluff leaves, wrapped in gold foil, and boxed.
Cream-flavored—soaked longer to absorb the milk’s aroma, then air-dried. The smoke was smoother, with a distinct creamy flavor but lost some of the sharpness typical of premium Coluff.
Flavored—after the first step, spices or fine liquors were added, then the leaves were baked a second time to infuse the scent thoroughly.
Brands like Old Serpent and Deep Crimson stood out as non-original, non-creamy flavored examples.