Planta Anno MMXIII (California Dream)
(3.00)
Bright Virginias, black cavendish and some burley tobacco, matured under heat and high pressure. This blend gets its unique bouquet from the aroma and taste of California oranges. A smoking experience giving you an inkling of the California sun.
Notes: Planta's Tobacco of the Year for 2013. Also given the sobriquet California Dream. Still available in bulk from a number of online tobacco sellers.
Details
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium to Strong
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable to Strong
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 05, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Medium to Strong | Medium | Very Pleasant |
The nutty, earthy, woody burley also sports light molasses and a touch of spice, and is the most obvious component. The citrusy, grassy bright Virginia plays a support role. The sugary black cavendish is almost a supporting player. The mildly sweet, light in strength orange topping does sublimate the tobaccos a bit, but allows their inherent aspects to make their presence known. A touch of some peppery spice is also added. The strength is just past the center of mild to medium while the taste does reach the medium threshold. The nic-hit is mild. Won’t bite or get harsh, but fast puffing can warm your tongue a mite. Burns slightly fast with a very consistent flavor. Leaves little dampness in the bowl, and needs few relights. Has a short lived after taste. An all day smoke that’s a little less sweeter than your usual aromatic, though the smell the tobacco indicates otherwise.
-JimInks
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 01, 2019 | Mild to Medium | Very Strong | Medium | Pleasant |
So, who put Sour Patch Kids into the pouch? Because the orange zing really comes through. This isn't just some citrus flavoring, you will get a sour squirt in the eye if you squeeze too hard. In all seriousness, these large, mostly blond (Burley I'm guessing) leaf bits are seriously topped, so walk away now if you are looking for anything natural tasting (unless you want an orange of course).
I'm not a huge fan of packing a bowl with such large pieces (akin to fish flakes), as it tends to compromise air flow and cause a wonky burn rate. Even fire will not detract from the overwhelming flavoring once the bowl is lit. It reminded me of the incense smell when walking into a head shop, and it comes across as a candy product targeting college kids. No bite and not much nicotine, so again, it may be for the kids.
If the idea of orange tobacco interests you, you will get exactly that experience in the warm California sun here..
I'm not a huge fan of packing a bowl with such large pieces (akin to fish flakes), as it tends to compromise air flow and cause a wonky burn rate. Even fire will not detract from the overwhelming flavoring once the bowl is lit. It reminded me of the incense smell when walking into a head shop, and it comes across as a candy product targeting college kids. No bite and not much nicotine, so again, it may be for the kids.
If the idea of orange tobacco interests you, you will get exactly that experience in the warm California sun here..
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